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In This Issue Duster is for sale! Openings... Horse Camp Quick Links 20/20 Horsemanship Want to lease a pony? Mellie, a cute POA (pony of the Americas) will be arriving any day now.  She is almost 14hh and a nice reddish, leopard appaloosa color. She is 15 years old, a great age for kids to be around.  She's seen it all and been there and done that.  Options to half or full lease are available.  A half lease will allow you to ride/use/play with her 10 times each month.  Please call or email with questions and to get more information. 703-973-0780 email  Dear Loretta, Another brief newsletter to let you know of some important things going on and some summer openings.  Please read below for an update on camp.  It was great fun, although very H O T! I will be posting pictures on myblog and facebook page very soon.  So, be sure to check them out! Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship Duster is for sale!  In case you do not know Duster, she is a 16 yr old, Welsh X Quarter Pony.  She is 13.2h and is a very pretty bay. Is she a great beginner and intermediate rider pony.  She can do lunge line and lead line lessons, as well as go by herself with a more experienced rider.  She goes off of your seat.  She can walk, trot and canter and jump. She has an extensive show career.  Has been to leadline classes at Frying Pan and jumping 2 ft at Upperville and tons of schooling shows in between. She is very calm, sleeps while you groom her!  She is learning natural horsmanship for ground work and has learned to join up quickly. Asking $3500.  Will consider offers to the right home.  She can continue being boarded with Loretta if desired. Please contact Loretta for more information and to watch or ride Duster. contact Loretta  Openings   Current last minute openings: Sat., 7/31 @3:30pm Sun. 8/1 @ 1:30pm & 2:45pm Other openings during the week: Mon., 8/2 @10am & 5:30pm Thurs., 8/5 @5pm Fri., 8/6 @9:30am & 4pm Sat., 8/7 @10:30am & 4pm Please email or call as soon as you know if you'd like a lesson at one of these times.  These times are available for a limited time because of vacationing students. 20/20 Horse Camp Fun with Miss Loretta! We concluded 2 fun filled weeks of camp today.  I have to say, I am pretty exhausted.  The campers kept me very busy and on my toes each day.  Here are some highlights of what they learned: Ground skills and proper handling Grooming Tacking up Basic safety skills and safe practices How to use their seat to ask for the walk How to move their seat with the  pony How to properly hose a hot pony down How to braid a tail And SO much more!  Please watch my blog for more of what we did and for pictures. Special thanks to my student, Alex, for being a wonderful helper in the horrible heat.  My kids, Lauren & Thomas also did a great job helping. About Us 20/20 Horsemanship is owned and operated by Loretta Arey.  It  is home of the Naturally Safe Horsemanship program that Loretta developed. Thank you for choosing Loretta to teach you horsemanship skills.  I realize you could go anywhere and truly appreciate your business and support.

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9 yr old camper:  "I told my mom this is my favorite horse camp."




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Quote from a little 6 yr old camper:


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Pony for Lease

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Dear Equine Enthusiast,    I apologize in advance for sending so many emails this month.  It is a very busy time with many important things I feel you should know. I have been presented with the opportunity to take on a lovely pony.  (Where's my t-shirt when I need it? I do not need another horse, I do not need another horse, I do not need another horse.)  She is a 13.3h mare that has been there and done that.  She is a lot like Piero in the way that she can do and will put up with anything.  The thing is, I cannot afford to take her, unless she is leased.  I am willing to half lease her to 2 people, even 1/3 lease her to 3.  I would like to know if any of you would even be interested in discussing this.  It is a good step before ownership, or simply to build your connection with a special pony.    :O)  Please give me a call or shoot me an email to express your interest.  Thank you! Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship

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July Newsletter

July Supplemental Issue In This Issue Horses as Healers Did you know???? Book of the Month American Assoc. Horsemanship Safety 20/20 Horsemanship The Natural Horseman Blog

Greetings! A few quick things that were left out of the last newsletter........ Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship Horses as Healers Students Benefit from the Spiritual side of things Many people feel a calling to the horse and for years it seems rather unexplainable.  They just want to be around them.  For the smell, the beauty, their aura.  Often there is an underlying reason we have those feelings.  Spending some time one on one with a horse can help those reasons surface, along with an open mind.  Just simply stroking the horse, listening to your inner guidance can bring you many insights.  I once learned that the lessons I was learning with and from my horse, were also lessons I needed to apply in my entire life. In today's world we are very busy and look for immediate results.  The horse lives in the NOW.  They do not fret about yesterday nor do they worry about tomorrow.  When we can be with the horse in the moment despite what else is going on in our lives, we can learn to give the best of ourselves to him, and in turn it is a gift to us.  Did You Know? We have a tack swap!  I am collecting your (or your child's) used riding gear and will pass it on to a student in need. Professional Western horsemen ride with a balanced seat-the same as I teach? I will be hosting a clinic on discovering your horse's pain points and how to help him.  More info to follow. We will be having a party for Stryker and you are invited!  Details to follow. My 13yr old daughter will babysit while you take a lesson!  $10 an hour for one child $15 for two. Book of the Month Centered Riding by Sally Swift Sally Swift is the pioneer of the balanced seat.  She offers insightful ways help the student attain the desired balance.  Miss Swift also does an outstanding job of connecting the mind and body.  In an effort to ride centered, we need not only be physically centered on the horse, but centered within our own bodies and within our minds.  There are many tips and visual aids to help with that also. The techniques in the book serve a rider well, especially when used during a warm up under saddle.  I urge all of my students to pick up a copy of Centered Riding.  The drawings of our skeletal system alone make it worth a trip to the library or book store.   Available Openings Mondays @5:30pm Tuesdays @6pm Thursdays @5pm  About Us I truly enjoy teaching and learning from each and every one of you.  Thank you for allowing me to serve you.

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