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January, 2010

Wintertime is here!

Please remember that there is seasonal hunting going on at the Park and some hunting here on the farm.  It is archery deer season through Jan 17^th and late season shotgun hunting is Jan 15-17^th.  Shotgun bird season runs through Jan 15^th.

          Stall Projects

If you have not seen Doc or Khrystarýs stall yet, take a look.  We are beginning the process of leveling all the stalls and installing rubber mats.  We will be able to level and install mats in a few more stalls this winter and hopefully the rest in the spring.  We are trying to the do worst stalls first. 

      New Hay Feeder

We just received our first new outdoor hay feeder today! We plan on eventually getting three more for the property.  These special feeders are made horse specific from Klene Pipe welders.  They are heady duty, with no sharp edges or corners.  The feeders have grates the horses feed through that collapse as the hay is eaten down.  This helps to prevent injury, dust inhalation, or eye irradiation along with keeping the hay off the ground and reducing waste.  Right now it is by the hay barn and will be placed in the middle dry lot soon.

          Pony Club 

Kelseyýs pony club had an informational meeting last month.  They are looking for new members interested in joining.  The club is for kids under the age of 18 who want to learn more about all aspects of equine care.  It focuses on the English disciplines, but welcomes all members.  You do not need you own horse, but access to one is helpful.  Let me or Kelsey know if you are interested.

Late Winter Specials

We are currently offering a training session special from Jan-March.  A ý hr ground work lesson is only $15.  Brooke is also offering ý hr riding session lessons on body position, posture, seat and leg cues and how this affects communication with your horse.  If you are interested, let me know and we will set up the times! 

Vizsla Puppy Updates

Indy and Cali, the two pups from this springs litter, went to their first dog show this month in Kankakee.  Although they were timid on Saturday they were both showing well by Sunday.  A thanks to Kelsey for helping by showing Indy, her first dog show ever!  We showed again at the Rosemont dog show Saturday Dec 19^th.  This is a very large dog show with over 30 Vizslas entered.  Both Cali and Indy took seconds, beating other dogs in their classes!  Our next show will be in February at the McCormick Place. 

Farrier

 Mark Merriman is increasing his prices the first of January.  The new price list is below.

Mark Merriman,5811 Pleasant Valley Rd,Kenney, IL 61749  217-855-8673

Horse/Pony Trim $30

Full Set Steel Shoes $65

Reset of Fulls $55

Fronts (half set) Steels $45

Front Reset $40

If you have any special info, events, congratulations, pictures, etc you would like to share let me know and we can get it posted.  Also make sure to become a fan of Lone Ridge Farm on Facebook to get up to date info and dates of events. 

Upcoming Events

AKC All Breed Dog Show McCormick Place February 25-28, 2010.

Gordyville AQHA Horse Show February 4-7, 2010

 Gordyville AQHA Horse Show February 19-21, 201

Gordyville Draft Horse Sale February 23-26, 2010

Jeanie Andrew, owner/operator

309-724-8586