Lowe Show Horse Centre Newsletter: Summer 9.20.14

Steer the Shopping Cart

And no I'm not talking about buying horses... well, at least for the moment. Over the past week, the barn has been busy with visitors. Gene LaCroix came out to the farm for two days to help prepare the horses for US Nationals. We had a great few days and the horses were working awesome afterwards. All you have to do is watch the video we took of Jamie Costanzo's horse Stonewoods 'N Cook SF on facebook to see how ready we are!

After Gene's visit, we were thrilled to host Gayle Lampe, another horse industry icon, on a barn tour as a part of her clinic at J. Bennett Farms at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. Gayle helped a number of our riders hone their A game before US Nationals. We welcomed Sherry Morrow, Jennifer Granger, and Carla Jo Bailey also visiting our barn. Beth Jupp, Nancy O'Reilly, Roxy Shelgren, Jamie Costanzo and Emily Holden did us proud in their lessons with Gayle. Gayle's knowledge is immense and her enthusiasm is truly infectious.

In between Gayle's visit, Sabine Schut-Kery, a dressage trainer and long time friend, came to help us school our horses and riders for the show hack division. Sabine had a great analogy for working on straightness, that riding a horse is like steering a shopping cart. Without a rider's correction, a horse will naturally drift in one direction just like those metal shopping carts.

With all of the excitement of preparing for US Nationals it is easy to get caught up and keep training in one direction. By having excellent mentors and friends, we're able to stay focused and keep the shopping carts with the stickiest of wheels on track.

Jim

Twister CH schooled by Gene LaCroix

With Gayle Lampe, Lowe Riders and Visitors from J. Bennett Farms

Around The Barn This Week

Riding Lessons are on as scheduled.

Jim leaves for the Diablo Fall Show on September 24th.

Welcome to our newest Lowe Show Horses and Rider!

Vulcan VF, a purebred bay gelding, owned by Ventura Farms

Night Train Express, a chestnut Half-Arabian mare, owned by Jennifer Barton

We're so thrilled you've joined us!

10th Annual Day of the Horse in Thousand Oaks

On September 13th, with temperatures soaring past the 100s we showcased our Lowe Show Horses at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park in Thousand Oaks, CA. It was a great honor to represent the Arabian breed to others who may not get to witness the beauty and athleticism of a breed of horse we cherish so much. Special thanks to Prince LOA, Prince James SF and Penelope Krewse for being such excellent ambassadors.

Outside of the Barn

Our Lowe Rider Nicole Krueger is busy in her role as President of CareRescue LA. Recently, a number of Lowe Riders banded together to rescue Dixie, a dog with a bullet wound found in a dumpster. Dixie is now in a loving home with Lowe Rider Melanie Ronen's aunt. To follow Nicole and help save more of our furry friends - find her on facebook at Nicole CareRescue LA.

Join the Lowe Riders Riding Academy!

We are gearing up for lessons. Send your kids. Tell your friends. Contact us by phone using our contact information below or email us at loweridersacademy@gmail.com

What's Ahead...

September 26-28 Diablo Fall Fling, Elk Grove, CA
September 28 Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter visit, Lowe Show Horse Centre, Somis, CA
October 17-25 US National Championships, Tulsa, OK
November 22 Baby Shower at Lowe Show Horse Centre, Somis, CA

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