tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18851130580342538902011-07-07T18:37:16.589-07:00Where Dreams and Horses Come TogetherA Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-55925360128772705282011-05-09T08:02:00.000-07:002011-05-09T08:09:21.902-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rIl86nnyelg/TcgDhzMpNeI/AAAAAAAAAD8/s84PBdIb1vU/s1600/IMG_4140.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rIl86nnyelg/TcgDhzMpNeI/AAAAAAAAAD8/s84PBdIb1vU/s320/IMG_4140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604733615476389346" border="0" /></a><br />Unfortunately, the cost of everything continues to rise and Park Stables has had to increase the price of lessons and other services. Check the blog for the latest rates.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-5592536012877270528?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-29237720239309745872010-09-10T08:23:00.000-07:002010-09-10T08:32:15.056-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/TIpPIfTVqqI/AAAAAAAAADs/Nxw0X6So998/s1600/IMG_4844.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/TIpPIfTVqqI/AAAAAAAAADs/Nxw0X6So998/s320/IMG_4844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515307700928752290" border="0" /></a><br />Christina has finalized the fall lesson schedule (see left side of Blog).<br /><br />Check the blog before your next ride so you know before you arrive how many people will be in arena.<br /><br />No riding is allowed during jumping lessons (Wednesay 4:30 - 5:15)<br /><br />Remember, lesson fees are now due at the beginning of the month.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-2923772023930974587?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-80189489650677102532010-02-24T09:19:00.000-08:002010-02-24T09:22:15.333-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/S4VgK-bzpzI/AAAAAAAAADc/sNDmMQqmwTM/s1600-h/IMG_0977.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/S4VgK-bzpzI/AAAAAAAAADc/sNDmMQqmwTM/s320/IMG_0977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441861466421700402" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to Evan for creating our own page on Facebook. Look for great photos of your favorite horse, see inspiring videos and more. Check us out next time you're on Facebook!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-8018948965067710253?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-58798014205770385112009-12-08T14:43:00.000-08:002009-12-08T15:12:55.987-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7bVINX1TI/AAAAAAAAADU/oDKRWGgsLx4/s1600-h/horse+11.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7bVINX1TI/AAAAAAAAADU/oDKRWGgsLx4/s320/horse+11.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413004958173222194" border="0" /></a>Everyone enjoyed the great Christmas Party organized by Judy and crew. Food was shared, stories told and Santa visited the horses in our lives.<br /><br />Viv Harding put her superb photographic skills to use as she gave us these unexpected views of our horses. Christina proved she knows our horses as she identified our mounts without a second's hesitation. Can you tell who's who?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7bF6PRm0I/AAAAAAAAADM/QlXAwv6Ni8Y/s1600-h/horse+10.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7bF6PRm0I/AAAAAAAAADM/QlXAwv6Ni8Y/s320/horse+10.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413004696725068610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7a1l4ZmzI/AAAAAAAAADE/iftvuU1diHo/s1600-h/horse+9.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7a1l4ZmzI/AAAAAAAAADE/iftvuU1diHo/s320/horse+9.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413004416382507826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7aCjK6OCI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ckElRB9YcsI/s1600-h/horse+8.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7aCjK6OCI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ckElRB9YcsI/s320/horse+8.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413003539481507874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Y9cbDfCI/AAAAAAAAACs/nG5aKsBw0Cg/s1600-h/horse+6.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Y9cbDfCI/AAAAAAAAACs/nG5aKsBw0Cg/s320/horse+6.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413002352259202082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Yt1Du5_I/AAAAAAAAACk/aDs83U8ohHg/s1600-h/horse+5.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Yt1Du5_I/AAAAAAAAACk/aDs83U8ohHg/s320/horse+5.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413002083994363890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7YPXIo1WI/AAAAAAAAACc/QKgS_DdVWDc/s1600-h/horse+4.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7YPXIo1WI/AAAAAAAAACc/QKgS_DdVWDc/s320/horse+4.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413001560565798242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Xg7Bum2I/AAAAAAAAACU/zJCl-jCjeuU/s1600-h/horse+3.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 93px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7Xg7Bum2I/AAAAAAAAACU/zJCl-jCjeuU/s320/horse+3.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413000762746641250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7XWxmkZvI/AAAAAAAAACM/aFnp-qsqpRk/s1600-h/horse+2.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7XWxmkZvI/AAAAAAAAACM/aFnp-qsqpRk/s320/horse+2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413000588418115314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7XGCUMpII/AAAAAAAAACE/mu-KBxMFTQ4/s1600-h/horse+1.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Sx7XGCUMpII/AAAAAAAAACE/mu-KBxMFTQ4/s320/horse+1.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413000300846687362" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-5879801420577038511?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-25041361642214863472009-12-01T12:47:00.000-08:002009-12-01T12:58:44.948-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SxWB01arlqI/AAAAAAAAAB8/XCNfhDFDcIw/s1600/colin+wooden+horse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 172px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SxWB01arlqI/AAAAAAAAAB8/XCNfhDFDcIw/s320/colin+wooden+horse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410373272047687330" border="0" /></a><br />Park Stables is looking for a jumping instructor.<br /><br />If you can help our keen riders learn the finer points of clearing obstacles while remaining seated, please contact Christina at 403-242-9232<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-2504136164221486347?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-81874960706179252832009-12-01T12:39:00.000-08:002009-12-01T13:00:42.426-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SxV_ZQULaDI/AAAAAAAAAB0/FiX_3XRF1Po/s1600/IMG_0753.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 187px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SxV_ZQULaDI/AAAAAAAAAB0/FiX_3XRF1Po/s320/IMG_0753.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410370599208577074" border="0" /></a>The riders at Park Stables love to ride and it shows. Many of us can be found at the barn in warm weather and cold, working our horses.<br /><br />This dedication was recognized at the Calgary Western Riders awards event. Park Stables people received several awards. Rumor has it our very talented leader, Christina, got an award too, although she is much to modest to mention it.<br /><br />Congratulations everyone on great riding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-8187496070617925283?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-52167052974331577762009-02-24T07:18:00.000-08:002009-02-24T07:25:56.087-08:00Riders at Park Stables had the chance on Sunday to learn more about their horse personalities. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dessa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hockley</span>, author of Is Your Horse a Rock Star?, and Cathy Thomas led a workshop with ten horses and their owners. Riders had the chance to observe their horse 'off leash' and discover more about their true nature.<br /><br />We were all surprised to see little Mar display his wild side (turns out he's a skeptic). Pride is perfectionist, and a lucky one who has had a stable life (excuse the pun) since birth. It turns out we have a couple of 'goddesses', a steady eddy, a people <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pleaser</span>, and a macho man. We know horses have their unique traits, but it was educational to learn new ways to work with each personality type.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-5216705297433157776?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-68042417391010502992008-11-07T15:27:00.001-08:002008-11-07T15:35:15.594-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SRTQKu8f-7I/AAAAAAAAABs/xlv0vUVXClQ/s1600-h/IMG_1929.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 163px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/SRTQKu8f-7I/AAAAAAAAABs/xlv0vUVXClQ/s200/IMG_1929.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266062747122006962" border="0" /></a>Welcome to Alison who has just started working at Park Stables! If you see her working in the barn be sure to introduce yourself and thank her for taking great care of our horses.<br /><br />You've probably noticed the new signs on the road into the stables. Please read them and slow down! There are lots of small animals and people about and we don't want any unfortunate vehicle versus people or animal encounters.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-6804241739101050299?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-12062851642635131322007-08-24T05:21:00.000-07:002007-08-24T14:43:32.593-07:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Rs9O7-rPuFI/AAAAAAAAAA8/n5YrB46F4Og/s1600-h/Raegen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102383695177693266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Rs9O7-rPuFI/AAAAAAAAAA8/n5YrB46F4Og/s200/Raegen.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Raegen Harper competed recenlty at the Vernon Riding Club Annual Open Show. Riding her cousin's horse Casino, she placed 2nd in showmanship in youth (13 and under of age) and 4th in English pleasure with 18 people all age.</div><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Rs9PXOrPuGI/AAAAAAAAABE/S4FKZSz5__o/s1600-h/Raegen3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102384163329128546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/Rs9PXOrPuGI/AAAAAAAAABE/S4FKZSz5__o/s200/Raegen3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br />Congratulations Raegen on such a great showing!!</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-1206285164263513132?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-84624828738134023602007-08-07T13:20:00.001-07:002007-08-07T13:24:48.771-07:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/RrjU4e2vE1I/AAAAAAAAAAk/W8JX1oFykNU/s1600-h/lennie_head_shot_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096057045190120274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/RrjU4e2vE1I/AAAAAAAAAAk/W8JX1oFykNU/s320/lennie_head_shot_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div>Welco<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/RrjUPO2vEzI/AAAAAAAAAAU/YP1EtNXHlbM/s1600-h/lennie_head_shot_1.jpg"></a>me to the Park Stables blog. We hope to make it easier for you to find information on lessons and riding at the stables. We'll also try to include information of interest to horse lovers so if you have an article you want to share or an upcoming event you think other riders would like to know about, please email it to <a href="mailto:carol@kalahari-online.com">carol@kalahari-online.com</a> so we can update the site.</div><div><br />See you at the stables!</div></div><div><br /><div></div><div></div><div><br />Christina</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-8462482873813402360?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885113058034253890.post-75739086176258417122007-08-07T13:15:00.001-07:002007-08-07T13:20:03.874-07:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/RrjTsu2vEyI/AAAAAAAAAAM/eVYYsCu9m9c/s1600-h/Group_Stampede.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096055743815029538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_hWzuGaF8xGw/RrjTsu2vEyI/AAAAAAAAAAM/eVYYsCu9m9c/s320/Group_Stampede.jpg" border="0" /></a>Several riders from Park Stables were part of this year’s Calgary Western Riders group at the Stampede parade. They won Best Mounted Party for their spiffy dress and well-behaved horses. <div> </div><div> </div><div>Congratulations!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1885113058034253890-7573908617625841712?l=parkstables.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Great Place To Ridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314243888471898641noreply@blogger.com0