Riding Instruction With Karen

Karen's riding instruction was a fun day for all. Several members and guests enjoyed lessons with Karen at the Woodard's House (due to bad LARA arena conditions!) There was a youth rider polishing her English riding skills (with a western pleasure horse), several ladies learned some secrets about riding gaited horses, and one brave soul rode a distracted Appaloosa gelding, who ended the day on a positive note with some fine tuned barrel navigation skills.

Following the lessons the gang went to Stone E Cabin for an fantastic BBQ lunch. It was a great day of learning and friendship. Thanks to Karen for sharing her knowledge with the group. We look forward to the next lesson day and hope to schedule one per month. Lessons are individual and based on each riders personal skill level and interests. Contact Lisa to schedule your time for the next clinic.

Obstacle Practice Re-scheduled

Due to poor conditions at the arena, the obstacle practice that was scheduled for January 29th has been re-scheduled to February 5th. This practice is open to LARA members only. You do not have to participate in the OBSTACLE CHALLENGE on Feb. 12th to come to the practice day... BUT.... we sure would like it if you would come for the big event. Lots of fun and some cool prizes will be given away.

Horse Dentist Visits Middleburg

Thanks to Boomer Rowles for providing dental services to our members and friends. Boomer came to the Woodard's place on the 15th to tend to the dental needs of 10 horses, ranging from a yearling to some senior citizens. All patients were successfully treated without sedatives or speculum, including one wolf tooth extraction. It was a long day for the dentist, with services starting around 9:30 AM and the last one finished up around 3:30PM. He will return on Feb 19th for more patients. If you are interested in reserving a spot, email twoodard@stellar.net. Spots are very limited!

Do YOUR Part

Thanks to the volunteers that participated in the Roadside Clean up and Arena Clean up. Please remember that WE are committed to the roadside cleanup every other month to fulfill our community service charter. Make time in your schedule to volunteer. It seems that the same people are the volunteers most of the time. Do your part and share in the work as well as the fun.

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE FEB 12

Thanks to the generosity of Mike Griffin, we are having the obstacle challenge at Diamond D Ranch... yes the same place as we had the Poker Ride in October! We are very excited to have this beautiful facility for our event. Volunteers are needed to work and of course competitors are needed to have some fun!

Several age divisions and the option to ride or lead your horse make this an event for EVERYONE. Don't miss out on the fun. Click here for registration.