OCTOBER 13 Equine Microchip & Trailering Clinic Peter Weber Equestrian Center - 12PM OCTOBER 18 General Meeting with Dr. Ramey Empty Saddle Club - 7PM OCTOBER 21 Halloween Costume Contest & Potluck Portuguese Bend Riding Club - Contest 3:30-4:30 & Potluck 4:30-6 OCTOBER 22 Equestrian Committee Meeting RHE City Hall - 7-11:30PM OCTOBER 27 51st Annual Halloween Party Portuguese Bend Pony Club - 11-1PM OCTOBER 27 Halloween Parade & Hay Ride Peter Weber Equestrian Center - 5PM Parade at 5 & Dinner from 6-8 OCTOBER 28 Halloween Spooktacular Peninsula Shopping Center - 12-2PM DECEMBER 1 Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights Silver Spur Rd. @ Deep Valley Dr. EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY SPONSOR All parade units will be judged by professional judges. At the conclusion of the parade, awards will be distributed to the various parade unit categories. The best equestrian unit in the parade will be issued a large Equestrian Sweepstakes Trophy. As a sponsor, the name of your business or organization will be engraved on the trophy. The Equestrian Sweepstakes Trophy sponsor will also receive 4 tickets to sit in the VIP Parade Viewing Stand and may participate in presenting their SweepstakesTrophy at the Parade Awards Ceremony. Events listed here are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by the PVPHA. COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2018 Vol. XXXII, Issue 10 PVPHA.org PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION DISPATCH NEXT PVPHA GENERAL MEETING: OCTOBER 18 What WORKS for Horses w/ Dr. Ramey by LISA CORREA VP EDUCATION Dr. David Ramey, DVM, full-time practitioner, internationally recognized researcher, author, lecturer, and blogger is our guest speaker at the next General Meeting on October 18! Dr. Ramey has authored 13 books, 5 book chapters, and over 70 papers published in professional journals on equine welfare, nutrition, laminitis, colic, and more. He has lectured on various topics in universities, expos, and conventions around the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, and the UK. He has presented at the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention 12 times. There are so many treatments, myths, supplements, and therapies for the problems we have with our horses. Luckily, Dr. Ramey will be speaking about what really works for your horse. He is a vocal advocate for the application of science to medicine, and—as such—for the welfare of the horse. Thus, he has been a frequent critic of practices that lack good science, such as the diverse therapies collectively known as “alternative” medicine, needless nutritional supplementation, or conventional therapies that lack scientific support. Don't miss this informative meeting! As a reminder, the Empty Saddle Club requests that meeting attendees leave their dogs at home. i COURTESY: DR. DAVID RAMEY
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OCTOBER 13Equine Microchip & Trailering ClinicPeter Weber Equestrian Center - 12PM OCTOBER 18General Meeting with Dr. RameyEmpty Saddle Club - 7PM OCTOBER 21Halloween Costume Contest & PotluckPortuguese Bend Riding Club - Contest 3:30-4:30 & Potluck 4:30-6 OCTOBER 22Equestrian Committee MeetingRHE City Hall - 7-11:30PM OCTOBER 2751st Annual Halloween PartyPortuguese Bend Pony Club - 11-1PM OCTOBER 27Halloween Parade & Hay RidePeter Weber Equestrian Center - 5PMParade at 5 & Dinner from 6-8 OCTOBER 28Halloween SpooktacularPeninsula Shopping Center - 12-2PM DECEMBER 1Peninsula Holiday Parade of LightsSilver Spur Rd. @ Deep Valley Dr. EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY SPONSOR All parade units will be judged by professional judges. At the conclusion of the parade, awards will be distributed to the various parade unit categories. The best equestrian unit in the parade will be issued a large Equestrian Sweepstakes Trophy. As a sponsor, the name of your business or organization will be engraved on the trophy. The Equestrian Sweepstakes Trophy sponsor will also receive 4 tickets to sit in the VIP Parade Viewing Stand and may participate in presenting their SweepstakesTrophy at the Parade Awards Ceremony.
Events listed here are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by the PVPHA.
COMMUNITYCALENDAR
OCTOBER 2018Vol. XXXII, Issue 10 PVPHA.org
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
DISPATCH
NEXT PVPHA GENERAL MEETING: OCTOBER 18
What WORKS for Horses w/ Dr. Ramey by LISA CORREA VP EDUCATION
Dr. David Ramey, DVM, full-time practitioner, internationally recognized researcher, author, lecturer, and blogger is our guest speaker at the next General Meeting on October 18! Dr. Ramey has authored 13 books, 5 book chapters, and over 70 papers published in professional journals on equine welfare, nutrition, laminitis, colic, and more. He has lectured on various topics in universities, expos, and conventions around the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, and the UK. He has presented at the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention 12 times.
There are so many treatments, myths, supplements, and therapies for the problems we have with our horses. Luckily, Dr. Ramey will be speaking about what really works for your horse. He is a vocal advocate for the application of science to medicine, and—as such—for the welfare of the horse. Thus, he has been a frequent critic of practices that lack good science, such as the diverse therapies collectively known as “alternative” medicine, needless nutritional supplementation, or conventional therapies that lack scientific support. Don't miss this informative meeting!
As a reminder, the Empty Saddle Club requests that meeting attendees leave their dogs at home. i
COURTESY: DR. DAVID RAMEY
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NEWS BRIEFS
HALLOWEEN EVENTSCheck out Page 5 for fun horsey
events this month!
TRAIL PROTECTION FUND DONORS
Thank you to the following PVPHA members for their generous donation to the Trail Protection Fund:
E Keith & Carole Campbell E E Karen Latuner E
All donations to the PVPHA’s Trail Protection Fund are tax-deductible.
WHAT'S WITH THE ONIONS?Someone has been leaving store-bought onions alongside many trails, especially in the Dapplegray area. Have any clues or idea as to why someone is doing this? If so, please update us at facebook.com/pvpha.
INSIDE THIS ISSUEEvents Calendar ....................................................................................1Upcoming General Meeting...................................................................1News Briefs ............................................................................................2Big Turnout at the 2018 Poker Ride ......................................................3Drawing Horses with Susan Whiting ......................................................4Haunted Horsey Halloween...................................................................561st Annual RHE City Celebration........................................................62018 Texas Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion Earns $50K...........81st Rodeo Queen Is Crowned.............................................................11First Touch with Extreme Wylene.......................................................12Classifieds/Announcements ................................................................14Membership Form/ Ad Rates ...............................................................15
CREDITS: (TOP & BOTTOM LEFT) LORI BARFIELD & (BOTTOM RIGHT) RICHARD FOWELL
by MELODY COLBERT TREASURER
Over 100 riders took a gamble and
came out on Saturday, September 15th to try their luck in the PVPHA’s Annual Poker Ride. The event is held every year in conjunction with the City of Rolling Hills Estates’ birthday celebration known as “The City Celebration” at the Empty Saddle Club.
A total of 180 hands were purchased at $10 each for a chance at some wonderful prizes! Half of the proceeds will go to the city of RHE’s non-profit organization,
Big Turnout at the 2018 Poker Ridethe Peppertree Foundation, that supports enhancing the environment of the city, including parks and open space.
Our sincere thanks go out to all of our generous prize donors/sponsors:
Peter Weber Equestrian CenterErin Ryan - 2 BIG prizes donated!Lomita Feed StoreJan BallOrigami OwlAdmiral Risty RestaurantGeeGee EquineHeart ‘N Sole FarrieryCrème de la Crepe RestaurantRubio’s Coastal GrillGood Stuff RestaurantHan Pho RestaurantWe also wish to thank our gracious
hosts, the folks at the Empty Saddle Club—the BEST venue ever! From everyone at the PVPHA, we hope to see y’all next year! i
(Top & Bottom Left) Riders arrive at the General Store to receive their next card. (Bottom Right) Riders turn in their hands to see who won the great prizes.
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by TIFFANY CHIU CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Growing up in Rolling Hills, when Susan wasn't riding horses she was drawing them! Art can be a very healing activity and she often uses it as her therapy. Drawing with the PVPHA was the first time she's felt happy since grieving the loss of her mother two weeks prior.
Preferring to paint from photos, Susan's style is photrealistic and ethereal. The most challenging subjects in her eight years as a portrait artist at Disneyland were babies. They never stayed still!
Susan provided four pages of handouts explaining how to draw horses and showed various highlights and shadowing using a drawing of an egg. Her process is to first sketch (and like the sketch) then paint.
Referencing a very animated photo of a lovely grey horse, Susan explained each step as she worked. All in attendance were able to draw (or drool in admiration) thanks to Lisa Correa who brought sketch paper and pencils.
We all left having tried our hand at drawing from the photograph. Some were hard on themselves yet didn't give up, others were satisfied with more cartoonish or other species renditions! Challenging fun was had by all, laughter shared, and memories made! i
Drawing Horses with Susan Whiting
CREDITS: TIFFANY CHIU
(Above) Susan sketching from her reference picture and (below) explaining how to add shadow and depth to a drawing.
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Haunted Horsey HalloweenPortuguese Bend Pony Club 51st Annual Halloween Party October 27: 11-1
Come hear horses whinnying and laughter in the air as Pony Club riders and horses participate in Halloween games and a costume parade at this beautiful arena overlooking the ocean! This year marks the 51st anniversary of offering weekly lessons in jumping and dressage (usually held Saturday mornings), as well as clinics, camps, and opportunities to compete at local shows and regional Pony Club rallies. All are welcome!Info: Kelly Delmonte - (310) 567-8026 www.portuguesebend.ponyclub.org
Peter Weber Equestrian Center Halloween Parade & Hay RideOctober 27: Parade 5 & Dinner 6-8
Come see boarders, students, and their furry friends compete for prizes in categories ranging from scariest to prettiest to most unique. Mini horses and donkeys from the barn’s custom built old town petting zoo dress up and join the parade too! Trainers and management's wild costumes are not to be missed! Following the parade, enjoy a Taco Truck dinner and take a haunted hayride on the neighboring landfill loop trail for a view of Los Angeles after dark.Pony Camp, Petting Zoo, Lessons, Boarding & More: Chantal Allyn - (310) 365-7343 www.pwecent.com
Mystic Canyon Stables Welcome Fall with Bobbing for Apples
Worried that your horse or pony isn't drinking enough water during colic season with the hot days and cold nights? Want to feed apples but don't want to hand feed or encourage mouthy/nipping behavior? All ages enjoy bobbing for apples with their horses and ponies. It's fun to cheer each on as they learn strategies for pinning apples against a side of the bucket or directly pushing it all the way to the bottom to grab a bite! Bobbing for apples encourages water play as well as drinking more water, especially when it's flavored with natural apples! Lessons, Camps, & Group Events: Tiffany Chiu or Lisa Correa - (310) 621-4247 www.mysticcanyonstable.com
Portuguese Bend Riding ClubHalloween Costume Contest & PotluckOctober 21: Contest 3:30-4:30 & Potluck 4:30-6See horse and rider don elaborate costumes and parade through one of the most historic horse facilities on the peninsula. PBRC trainers and management judge students and horse-owners of all ages at the picturesque tree-lined property, then all enjoy a potluck dinner in the large and elegant Spanish-style barn courtyard. Winners take home (to their house and stall) prizes including baskets of goodies like apples, carrots, and Halloween treats of course! Families and friends, new and old, are welcome! RSVP required. RSVP & Info: Laura Feldman - (310) 377-3507 www.pbrcride.com
Counterclockwise from the Top: Happy Hoofers dazzle in their performance (credits: Hector Gomez), Poker Riders celebrate their winnings, a young rider on her stick horse, and the City's birthday cake (courtesy: City of RHE).
61st Annual RHE City Celebrationby EDEN FIZULICH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This year the Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration returned to the Empty Saddle Club for the city's 61st birthday. The event was a huge success with a big turnout of city officials, horses, and families from throughout the community. Equestrian events included the annual kickoff poker ride followed by horse and rider games, a trail class, performances by the Happy Hoofers and Palos Verdes Junior Drill Team, the South Bay Gymkhana Series Battle for the Saddle, pony rides, and stick horse races for the little ones.
Thank you to the many volunteers who came out to support the party and make it such a wonderful community event. i
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We greatly appreciate the help from the equestrian community in making this year's City Celebration so successful. It was great to have the celebration back at the Empty Saddle Club, where all of the activities were in close proximity for all to enjoy.
A special thanks goes to Vicki Shinn and Carrie Silvano, from the Equestrian Committee. —Britt Huff, RHE Mayor
Counter clockwise from the Top: Photos 1 & 3 – The Junior Drill Team is perfectly in line at their City Celebration performance (courtesy: Eden Fizulich & City of RHE), Photo 2 – RHE Mayor, Britt Huff, with RH Mayor, Pat Wilson (credit: Larry Maizlish), Photos 4-6 – Kids celebrate with family fun including pony rides, a corn pit, and face and body painting (courtesy: City of RHE), Photo 7 – Dr. Hiroko Higuchi (right), wife of our Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, presenting a commendation certificate to Mayor Huff for our City Celebration with City Councilman Steve Zuckerman (left) (credit: Larry Maizlish).
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by Matt ManroeCourtesy of MUSTANG HERITAGE FOUNDATION MUSTANGHERITAGEFOUNDATION.ORG
With record-breaking attendance at the Top 10 Freestyle Finals, this Extreme Mustang Makeover was one for the ages. With approximately 100 days of bonding, gentling and natural horsemanship, mustangs and their trainers headed to Fort Worth, Texas, for the 2018 Texas Extreme Mustang Makeover for the chance to win $50,000. The event was held Sept. 6-8 and brought together 61 talented adult competitors and 25 skilled youth trainers.
With the most attendance since Mustang Million in 2013, Nate Eicher and Heza Mercedes gave it all they had during the Freestyle Finals to capture the Championship and a $50,000 purse. Although he was tied for second going into the finals, each competitor is given a clean slate for their freestyle performance.
Eicher performed an entertaining freestyle where he showcased his horses’ skills by two tracking both ways at
a trot, along with performing a few sliding stops and many other maneuvers. He also made sure to throw in a few fun tricks. The crowd especially seemed to enjoy when he sat Heza Mercedes down in an outhouse and then, after standing, he pretended to play the fiddle while standing and dancing on his calm mustang’s back.
“This experience has been very unique compared to the others,” said Nate Eicher, of Weatherford, Texas. “I knew from the fourth day that I was working with Heza Mercedes that he was going to be special. It’s been a great, rewarding journey. The competition was stiff with so many great trainers and I am just blessed to have been in the Top 10 and get the Championship.”
Each competitor creates and prepares for their freestyles differently. Some contestants know what they want to do before they get their mustang, while others gradually put things together. Eicher evaluated his mustang’s strengths and then came up with a comical freestyle performance.
“About two months ago I started coming up with the freestyle,” said Eicher. “I had the buggy at home and I’ve
COURTESY: EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVERNate Eicher and Heza Mercedes performing in the Top 10 Freestyle Finals.
Predat or a L er tYou may just catch a glimpse now and then, but these century old opportunists lurk in cover or in the open all around us looking to survive.
Protect your PetsDo not leave food of any kind accessible to coyotes. This includes feeding birds or other small wild animals which will also attract coyotes looking for food.
coyote Facts They can and will jump an 8’ fence for food or water Their hunting time is normally dusk to dawn Average weight is 20-30 lbs, and 18 plus inches tall They have an acute sense of smell and hearing Diet consists of pets, birds, snakes, rodents & rabbits Domestic pets, small dogs, outdoor cats are easy prey Dens are often in a hillside or hidden in cover
been wanting to use it, but the chance never seemed right. I knew Heza Mercedes was quiet enough, so we worked that in. Early on I taught him how to sit, so then the rest was just trying to figure out how to put it all together.”
Eicher garnered a $50,000 check, a Cut Above belt buckle, a Martin Saddle, a Best Ever Custom Saddle Pad certificate, an NRS Jacket, Classic Equine Sheets and a Kimes Ranch Jeans duffle bag for his championship.
All adult horses were available for purchase via public competitive bid. All 61 adult horses were placed into adoptive homes for an average price of $3,500, with the highest selling mustang going for $18,000. Complete event and sales results can be viewed at mustangheritagefoundation.org.
Christopher Trapp, of Carlton, Oregon, didn’t let the first-time nerves or vibrant atmosphere get in the way of earning the Youth Championship with his mustang, Watson. The duo was sitting in the number one spot going into the finals, but anything could happen. Luckily, they kept their cool and completed the event at the top.
“I’m just really excited,” said 17-year-old, Trapp. “It’s been such a great experience. Getting Watson ready for this competition has been really fun. We traveled 2,300 miles to get here and he really did great.”
Although Trapp has been working with Watson for roughly 100 days, he admits that the mustang has not always been easy and willing to work with. It wasn’t until something finally clicked with Watson, and then everything changed.
“He started out as a fighter and he didn’t want anything to do with people,” said Trapp. “Then things changed about a month and a half ago. He turned a corner and now he loves people. Once and a while he can get a little scared, but he has come such a long way.”
As for the future of this dynamic duo, Trapp looks forward to working with Watson and one day getting to ride him.
“I’m excited to keep him,” said Trapp. “This winter he will be on light work since we have pretty wet winters. But I want to teach him to bow and lay down, and then eventually get him under saddle so I can ride. He’s really athletic so I am excited to see how it all goes.”
Trapp took home a $3,000 check, a Cut Above belt buckle and a Resistol Hat certificate.
The mustangs that competed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover for adults were wild mares and geldings 3-6 years old that have been living in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) off-range corrals. Youth trainers worked with yearling mares and geldings for the competition and are randomly paired with their mustang approximately 100 days prior to the competition.
At the competition, the horse-and-rider duos compete in a handling and conditioning class, a pattern class and a trail class. The Top 10 adult competitors then compete in a Freestyle Finals performance, and all youth perform freestyle as well.
Presenting sponsors for the 2018 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas, were the Mustang
Heritage Foundation, the Weisberg Family Foundation and Western Horseman. The event was also made possible through a partnership with the Bureau of Land Management.
The dates for the 2019 Extreme Mustang Makeover’s have not been released, however the cities are as follows: Ocala, Florida, Lexington, Kentucky, Fort Worth, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. Visit our website for the release of the 2019 dates at extrememustangmakeover.com.About the Mustang Heritage Foundation
The primary mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation is to create and promote programs and activities that provide information and education about wild horses and burros, elevate their image and desirability, provide opportunities to become involved in the wild horse and burro experience and secure adequate numbers of caring homes for excess horses. Working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management the Mustang Heritage Foundation works to ensure healthy wild herds and rangelands through the placement of excess animals removed from public lands so future generations can enjoy this distinctive part of our American heritage. As a 501 (C)(3), public, charitable, nonprofit organization, the Mustang Heritage Foundation works to identify and develop sources of private financial funding to further support the mission of the Foundation. For more information visit mustangheritagefoundation.orgAbout the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) removes wild horses and burros from public lands to ensure a healthy balance of land and animals. Since 1971, the BLM has placed more than 235,000 wild horses and burros into good homes nationwide. Partnerships, like the Mustang Heritage Foundation, provide the BLM with additional opportunities to place animals into good homes. Interested applicants can attend BLM offsite adoption/sales event, visit a BLM Off-Range Corral, or participate in an Internet adoption/sales event to apply to take a wild horse or burro home! To learn more about the Wild Horse and Burro Program, please call 866-468-7826 or visit BLM.GOV/whb.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to manage and conserve America’s
public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations under our mandate of multiple-use and sustained yield. i
COURTESY: EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVERYouth Championship winner Christopher Trapp and his mustang, Watson.
Clockwise from the Top: Queen Kayla Hendrickson with Contest Co-Chairs Lisa Nguyen and Katherine Whitby, the judges interviewing the princesses, The Queen's "crown", the "royal" competitors and judges,and Princess Piper Edwards.
1st Rodeo Queen Is Crownedby LISA NGUYEN QUEEN CONTEST CO-CHAIR & CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The First Annual Rodeo Queen & Princess Contest was a great success! Held at the Empty Saddle Club on Sept. 23, Kayla Hendrickson and Erin Wolf competed for the "crown" and seven girls aged 12 & under vied for the title of Princess.
The Queen contestents demonstrated their riding skills in a horsemanship pattern including ground work and a trail component. They then approached the judges and were asked some basic horsemanship questions and dropped then replaced their bridles. They finished their rides by completing a Queen run. The Princess contestants completed an equitation pattern and answered similar questions from the judges. After the riding portion, everyone gathered in the club house to listen to the Queen contestants compete in the poise and personality portion of the contest.
At the Opening Ceremony of Cowboy Days on Sept. 28, Queen Kayla Hendrickson was "crowned" and Princess Piper Edwards was awarded her title. i
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by NANCY WILDMANVP MEMBERSHIP
Every few years I enjoy going to the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas to watch horse trainers from around the country show how well they can train a wild horse in 100 days. The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF), which manages several shows a year in various parts of the country, puts on the events with the ultimate goal of adopting out as many mustangs as possible. The shows are a great way for the public to see how a mustang can go from “Wild to Mild”—to coin a phrase from the MHF literature—in a very short period of time.
This year we were treated to a special demonstration called “First Touch” where we witnessed the beginning of the gentling process. The trainer was none other than Wylene Wilson Davis, aka "Extreme Wylene", who judged at this year’s show instead of competing in it.
Wylene started out by stepping into the round pen with a frightened little four-year-old gelding who had recently been running wild
First Touch with Extreme Wylene
and free on the open range. His previous encounters with humans had probably been mostly negative so he was very wary of Wylene at the outset. She explained, “I don’t talk horse and he doesn’t speak English so we’ll have to communicate using
body language.”Wylene started out by playing
a game with the horse where she would get as close as possible without touching him and then walk away before he reacted to her. As she worked, Wylene pointed out “the biggest part of horse training is the release, especially with mustangs.” This process of pressure and release causes the horse to become curious and start asking questions. The release is the reward for doing the right thing and, in this case, walking away from the horse constituted a reward. Wylene also noted that while doing this she watched his feet, not his head, because that is where the power is. She always positioned herself in a place of safety to protect herself from those feet, adding “he’s not a mustang, he’s a horse, so you
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need to control the feet.” Wylene also made sure that if the horse pushed her, she pushed him right back.
Wylene said it was necessary to slow her own body down in order to slow his down and get him to look at her. After several minutes,
she decided it was time to add more pressure. Wylene began working him with a flag and then with a rope, all the while looking for signs of understanding such as licking and chewing. She further explained that her methods are designed to teach the
horse how to think under pressure. In other words, teach thinking, not reacting.
“Sometimes training mustangs is just about timing,” she explained. As Wylene continued to work the mustang in the pen it became apparent that the horse was becoming more relaxed with Wylene. By the end of the one-hour demonstration she was actually scratching him on the neck!
Of course, Wylene made this process look very easy although most of us would not find that to be the case. However, if you want a mustang and don’t think you have the ability to train it yourself, you can attend a Mustang Heritage Foundation event and bid on a mustang with 100 days of intense training.
Even better, you won’t have to travel to Texas or Kentucky to see a “Mustang Makeover” as the organization is hoping to plan a show in the Los Angeles area next year. The 2019 show dates have not been announced yet, so keep an eye on their website (mustangheritagefoundation.org) for information about upcoming events and mustang and wild burro news. i
(Previous page) Wylene and the mustang measure each other up. (Above) The mustang is interested enough and meets Wylene half way.
You don’t see this every day on the trail! Traveling at the south edge of Ernie Howlett Park near the tennis courts, the Long Beach Mounted Police had just completed the Color Guard ceremony at the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show, on Sunday, September 9th. What a lovely ride back to the RHE City Hall parking lot for these colorful riders, aboard their silver clad, golden horses! i
CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED: A Western-style trail skills horse for partial lease or boarding lease (Portuguese Bend Riding Club) to ride around 3 days/week including a lesson. Jesse, a responsible engineer & dedicated horseman, is looking for a trail confident horse to take to the next level. He placed 4th in the ETS Novice division this summer at Ernie Howlett. If interested, please call/text Jesse at 203-500-7233 or email [email protected].
SERVICES: Time to Freshen Things Up? Come see Karen! Karen Savich at the General Store washes all pads, blankets, dog and cat beds, leg wraps, polos, fly masks, bareback pads, day and fly sheets and much more! Stop in and see her or give her a call at 310-541-3688.
GO ONLINE: Buy/Sell/Lease Horses; Buy/Sell Tack; Rent/Find Stalls. Join the group on Facebook: Horses+ Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
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