Summer Horseback Riding Camp

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The 2012 Summer Horseback Riding Camp is sneaking up on us – so save the dates! June 3rd, 5th and 6th and August 7th-10th – the camp is open to beginners and advanced riders alike. The camp teaches basic principles of stables management, horse anatomy and English riding in a fun, safe environment. Please contact Wanda Weldy at Royal Oak Stables for more details.

First Annual Barn Beautification Day a Success!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rancho Riding Club Beautification day. It was great to see all the members out and about, children and adults alike. The flowers at both entrances, succulents, new patio furniture and picnic area look spectacular.

Informative Veterinary Lecture

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At Noon on April 22, Candace and Kent Humber will host a barbeque to introduce Dr. Michael Lairmore, the new Dean of the UC Davis Veterinary School, to the community.  Dr. Greg Ferraro, associate director of the Veterinary Medical Hospital will accompany Dr. Lairmore.  Dr. Ferraro oversees the Large Animal Clinic.  Both Dr. Lairmore and Dr. Ferraro will speak and answer questions after the barbeque.  Reservations are necessary to attend.  Please RSVP to Bill Milligan at bill.rrc@sbcglobal.net.

June CDS Dressage Show

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We are pleased to announce that Rancho Riding Club will play host to the upcoming California Dressage Society show taking place June 16th and 17th 2012. Come join us for a weekend of summer fun. Contact us or the CDS website for more details. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Hunter Jumper Shows!

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Please join us here at Rancho Riding Club for the 2012 upcoming hunter jumper shows taking place May 19th and August 18th of this year. It has always been a fun time for both children and adult riders. Contact information is available on this website.

November 19th Chili Cookoff!

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We’re having a good time get together this month for all members and their guests. Beginning with a trail ride and ending with a delicious chili cook off!

On November 19th at 2pm the trail ride begins – if you are wanting to spend some time in the kitchen show up at noon with your cooking gear. The chili will be judged under a number of categories including – best chili, most unusual chili, best team uniform, best cook off appetizer and people’s choice best chili. The judging begins at 4pm.

RSVP to Bill Milligan (858) 756-2923  and join us for some good times.

Morgan Grand Nationals Update for Premier West Stables

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A great group of riders and horses left RSF the first part of October on a journey to OKC to participate in the largest horseshow of the season. The Morgan Grand National’s are held every year in October at the fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. It is the best quality of horses put together for our breed and Premier West held their own without a problem, with over 1000 horses we were thrilled with the effort and results.

After a 26 hour trip, the horses got to rest and lay over at a private facility before moving over to the grounds. During this time our staff readied and prepped the stalls and living area for the clients and horses. Stalls were cleaned and disinfected before fresh mats and shavings were put down to welcome our equine friends. The folks enjoyed a comfortable living area with couchs, blankets, tables, bar and large screen tv to watch the show. Fresh food, drinks and snacks were available in our kitchen 24/7 and everyone enjoyed the daily catered lunch.

So enough perks, down to showtime. At the risk of missing anyone I will do a final report of all the results shortly, but in a wrap we won two grand national classes, made the top three, top five and top ten. The group ribboned in almost every class and the horses were great. With a tough show by most standards with sick horses we felt like winners arriving to the show and home without a sick horse!

Thank you to everyone for their support and participation. The riders did a great job and our staff was top notch!
On a side note, I turned “40″ in OKC! YIKES! Thank you for such a great party!

New Paddocks Completed

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RRC is happy to announce that the new paddocks have been completed on schedule for a safer, happier horse environment. Stay tuned for further upgrades!