Monthly Archives: October 2011

Yup. Cathe and Hook hold the lope-over record again. If you look carefully you will see the seven poles they successfully cleared. It was fun to watch. Anyone care to try eight?

This is Sally, newest member of the Clifford family and newest member of our team at Carmel River Ranch. She is nine weeks old. Come see her!

This was the Limited Event Champion, Leslie Vitale from Auburn. She won three of the five classes, and will move into the amateur ranks next year. But this gives you a little insight to what the limited competition was like.

This was the Limited Event Champion, Leslie Vitale from Auburn. She won three of the five classes, and will move into the amateur ranks next year. But this gives you a little insight to what the limited competition was like.

As more photos come in, I will post good ones. The previous photos are from Bill Meneke, but keep checking the web site for Best in the West Photography. Those photos will be from our official photographer, Cynthis Fichter.

This obstacle involved back a figure eight around these two barrels. They were closely placed and this was no easy task. Here, Carol Kurtz and Tex complete the obstacle admirably.

Most of my students know that how they accept their cow in the boxing class means a great deal to the judge. I like to see a rider move confidently (trot or lope) to the spot where they intend to … Continue reading →

Janet McGarvey on Piper and Laurel Whisler on Doc…. See the full gallery on Posterous

I’ve always felt that lope overs are one of the toughest obstacles in a trail course….but you can almost count on them being there. Bill Meneke caught our riders in action over this difficult obstacle. This is Shawn Lohay on … Continue reading →