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In This Issue Winter Horsemanship Availability Winter Horsemanship As always, we must keep in mind what is best for the horses.  They can withstand the cold very well.  In fact, much better than we can!  However, brisk wind can easily spook a horse, in addition to adding an element of friskiness to a usually quiet mount.   Additionally, the rock solid ground is not ideal footing for riding.  A leadline lesson is one thing, but serious trotting, cantering and/or jumping can not be done when the ground is frozen solid. The horses will get bruised toes (ouch) which then can abscess. I will use my discretion as to what riding can or will be done.  You may also find a groundwork only lesson here and there.  Ground work is an important part of horsemanship, for the horse and handler.  Remember, you want his respect and trust when you are on the ground.  On his back is NOT the place to find out he is off in pony la-la land today! Dear Loretta, I apologize for so many emails, but important changes and things are going on! I will be teaching at Frying Pan for the upcoming weeks  Mondays-Thursdays. If you regularly have your lesson on a weekend and would like to change to an evening at Frying Pan's indoor arena, please let e know ASAP. The frozen ground is very hard and does not provide good conditions for riding. See below for available days and times. Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship Availability Frying Pan Park: Mon. 12/13 available lesson times:  6:30pm Wed.  12/15 available lesson times: 4pm & 5pm Thurs. 12/16 available lesson times:  4pm & 5:30pm Mon. 12/20 available lesson time:  6pm Wed. 12/22 available lesson time: 5pm Seneca Rd.: Sat. 12/18 @ 9:30am & 3:45pm Sun. 12/19 @ 2:30pm Reminder:  The indoor arena is NOT available to the public Fri-Sun because of horse shows. If you would like to reschedule a lesson from a Fri, Sat. or Sun. to Frying Pan, please let me know ASAP. INDOOR ARENA RIDING FEES Individual use: $8.00 per hour Individual with an instructor: $13.00 per hour 10 hour rider punch pass: $65.00 10 hour student and instructor punch pass: $100.00 These fees are paid by the student directly to Frying Pan park. There are NO lessons from 12/23/10 through 1/2/11.  Regular lessons resume on 1/3/11.

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