You know we've had a tough start to winter when we are celebrating that it is 29 degrees this morning!
Hope everyone saw the notice on the potluck.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
No lessons again today (Friday) .... brrr!
Was 3 degrees when I left the house. Looks like it will warm up for the weekend. Early next week might be a challenge so stay tuned.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Afternoon Lessons cancelled today, Thursday December 9th
It is 18 degrees (and windy) in Williamstown right now and won't get above 21 today, so lessons are cancelled for today. :(
Here's a picture though.
WATCH here for announcements on lessons cancelled due to cold
Our policy is to cancel lessons if it is less than 25 degrees in the arena. Riders and parents have asked for an easy way to figure that out. I will post here by NOON if lessons are cancelled for the day.
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| winter sky |
Our favorite Mascots in the first snow cover
Well, I guess we pegged the right week to start winter riding! Brrrrrr. Can't believe how time flies -- certainly seen in Patty's growth!
Please sign up in the barn for the Pot Luck Holiday gathering if you can make it. We know this is a busy time of year, so come if it is desirable and fun but no one should feel obligated.
Please sign up in the barn for the Pot Luck Holiday gathering if you can make it. We know this is a busy time of year, so come if it is desirable and fun but no one should feel obligated.
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| "Buddy, I can't believe you go outside wearing that sweater!" |
Monday, December 6, 2010
Holiday Pot Luck and Gift Swap -- December 19th
Somehow December snuck up on me. Chuck too considering he is racing the clock to finish projects that require excavation before the ground freezes .... this is not a cooperative week for that!
We do want an opportunity to celebrate again with all our riders, boarders and friends of CHF. I will post a sign up sheet in the barn this week (I promise!) for a Holiday Fest on Sunday, December 19th at 5 pm. Bring a dish and holiday cheer (the attitude kind) along with a gift wrapped with a value less than $15 ... something appropriate for all ages of horse lovers. We'll do a gift grab or whatever they are called and toast another successful year on the farm. Maybe Chuck will even give another speech about how much he loves you all. :)
We do want an opportunity to celebrate again with all our riders, boarders and friends of CHF. I will post a sign up sheet in the barn this week (I promise!) for a Holiday Fest on Sunday, December 19th at 5 pm. Bring a dish and holiday cheer (the attitude kind) along with a gift wrapped with a value less than $15 ... something appropriate for all ages of horse lovers. We'll do a gift grab or whatever they are called and toast another successful year on the farm. Maybe Chuck will even give another speech about how much he loves you all. :)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
We have heat, and pictures!
The heat is hooked up and working in the viewing room and it is delightful! Also, lots of pictures from the Holiday Walk. Everyone had a great time.
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| Krissy with her favorite horse .... |
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| Chuck and Buddy -- is that a smile??? |
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| Lauren and Zeus |
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Winter Riding session
Hope everyone is enjoying the Thanksgiving week. Just a reminder that next week is the end of the fall riding packages. We will have sign up sheets in the barn and with instructors for the winter season.
We are asking everyone to commit to the season even if they don't decide to pay for the full package up front. The pricing for the session is very attractive in recognition that there are lots of holidays and cold days in the coming months. Please have a discussion with your instructor regarding your desire to continue riding through the winter!! And if it tips the balance, we have scheduled the work to have the heating unit installed in the viewing room next month.
WINTER session:
December 6th - March 4th
13 weeks of lessons (with no weeks off)
Group price, 1 hour lesson: $300
Semi private, 1 hour lesson: $400
Private, half hour: $400
Thanks everyone! Happy Turkey Day.
We are asking everyone to commit to the season even if they don't decide to pay for the full package up front. The pricing for the session is very attractive in recognition that there are lots of holidays and cold days in the coming months. Please have a discussion with your instructor regarding your desire to continue riding through the winter!! And if it tips the balance, we have scheduled the work to have the heating unit installed in the viewing room next month.
WINTER session:
December 6th - March 4th
13 weeks of lessons (with no weeks off)
Group price, 1 hour lesson: $300
Semi private, 1 hour lesson: $400
Private, half hour: $400
Thanks everyone! Happy Turkey Day.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Schedule: Thanksgiving week and Winter
Our girls played their last fall sports games this weekend and we are looking forward to having kids playing basketball again this winter -- which starts Monday. Here at the barn, we ran the 'fall' riding packages through November, but we know some of you might have scheduling changes due to the transition from fall to winter sports.
Anyone who needs to change their lesson day needs to contact Karrie -- by phone or email to reschedule a lesson.
Additionally, if you know whether you are going to ride or not this winter, please give Karrie or Chuck some indication soon. We are going to offer some different kinds of lease/lesson packages for the winter so stay tuned.
There are NO LESSONS the week of Thanksgiving (this was accounted for in the packages). However, we are going to have sign up sheets for one-time lease rides that week. All lease rules will apply (adult supervision necessary) and it is important to sign up if you are going to ride so that there is horse and arena availability.
Additionally, Karrie is going to offer at least one trail ride lesson on the Friday after Thanksgiving -- two if there is interest. She will do the regular Sunday Trail Lesson as well if there is interest. Our own version of the Turkey Trot! I will put sign up sheets in the barn next weekend.
Stay warm!
Anyone who needs to change their lesson day needs to contact Karrie -- by phone or email to reschedule a lesson.
Additionally, if you know whether you are going to ride or not this winter, please give Karrie or Chuck some indication soon. We are going to offer some different kinds of lease/lesson packages for the winter so stay tuned.
There are NO LESSONS the week of Thanksgiving (this was accounted for in the packages). However, we are going to have sign up sheets for one-time lease rides that week. All lease rules will apply (adult supervision necessary) and it is important to sign up if you are going to ride so that there is horse and arena availability.
Additionally, Karrie is going to offer at least one trail ride lesson on the Friday after Thanksgiving -- two if there is interest. She will do the regular Sunday Trail Lesson as well if there is interest. Our own version of the Turkey Trot! I will put sign up sheets in the barn next weekend.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Final Halloween
Here are the final pictures from halloween. I am going to post all three of Krissy's full albums on the Farm's Facebook page.
The best part of the week's activities was seeing riders of all ages able to just relax and have fun. The beginner riders probably learned a lot more about maneuvering their horse than they realized! All the supplies (not the candy!) are getting packed away for next year. This was definitely something we'll do again!
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