Well I've decided to revisit the mustang challenge a few years older and hopefully a little wiser.  I am excited about the chalenge and the other competitors and the horses.  I see a few trainers from the past and a few new faces.  
We picked up 2 mustangs this year. My assistant trainer Whitney also has entered.  Mine is a petite sorrel mare with a pretty flaxen mane and tail.  I am on day 6 and I still don't have a name for her yet.   
Training is going well and I think today may be ride day but you never know with horses.  I usually go out with an agenda that is very flexible because the horse will lead you in the direction it needs to go for the day.  

The 2011 Hoosier Horse Fair is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.  This year it will be held April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  This is a great place to learn from clinicians, nutritionists, check out Chute Im Good a.k.a. Zeke on Stallion row, and find clothing, tack, grooming supplies, you name it.  We are excited to introduce Zeke to the rest of the world and tell a little more about the American Quarter Horse.  Please come join us and watch him during the stallion parade held at noon each day in the West Pavilion QHRAI Arena.  Enjoy the other educational events,  and oh yeah don't forget the shopping!!!  Hope to see you there

Just a reminder that our Rewards/Halloween party is tomorrow Friday the 29th at 6:30pm. Please feel free to come in costume and bring either a side dish or dessert. We will have games, socializing, awards for our rewards program participants, and fun. If weaher permitts we will have a bonfire. All are invited if you have friends feel free to bring them along.

Tippecanoe County Fair has come to an end and we survived through rain, mudd, heat, sweat, tears, and cheers!!!!  First off we'd like to thank all of our wonderful students for doing such a magnificent job! Secondly congratulate everyone on bringing home multiple placings.  To top off our week, Chloe Coleman won English Pony Versatility buckle, Rachel Choules won the Junior division English Versatility buckle, and Sara Dunco won Senior division Western Versatility buckle.  We had ten horses go from our barn, and few other students who have come for lessons or camps, so this was an outstanding year.  Thank yous to all of our parents who braved through the heat, chaos, and joys.  We would not be what we are today without all of you.  Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of your world.

For pictures check our page on Facebook!!! www.facebook.com/pages/Westpoint-IN/Double-H-Horse-Farm/116243493233

Wow where has the time gone???  We completely missed posting about the Warren county fair, summer camps, and boot camp.  However we would like to congratulate Emily Fry-Schutt and Sarah Scofield on their performances in June at the Warren county fair.  They both did a great job and did us extremely proud, as usual!!!!
As for the Tippencanoe Fair we are two shows down and one to go.  Everyone (all 10 from the barn plus our lesson students from outside the barn) has placed at least a couple of times.  We are supremely proud of their perserverance and performances.  For pictures and details check out our Facebook page for pics and highlights...

Just a reminder of things to check:
What equipment needs to be cleaned?  
What needs to be clipped on the horse?  
Does your mane need trimmed? 
Do you have bands for your horse?  
Have you practiced showmanship?  
Do all your show clothes fit and clean?
Do you have clean halter, shampoo, sheet blanket, 
sleazy, show blanket (under saddle), leg wraps or shipping boots...?

If anyone has any other reminders please share them!!!
Make sure you are in the process of preparing so that things are not left until the last minute.

We had a great time at the Wednesday night English/Western practice at the Tippecanoe fairgrounds.  Thanks to all that participated, we hope to be able to get more of you there next time. 

As the winter weather putters on, we have seen some glimpses of the warmer months ahead!  Pretty entertaining when 40 degrees feels like spring fever.  Which brings up Spring Break Camps.  Be sure to sign up as soon as possible as space is limted!!
We are looking forward to an exciting and jam packed season, full of shows, new skills, and knowledge to share.  We hope all of you will come join us and keep up to date on camps, clinics, and events.  If you are not already signed up please join our mailing list, and our fan page on facebook. 
Please help us keep up to date on you.  Let us know about the goals you and your horse have accomplished or progress you have made. We'd also love to hear about new things you would like to learn. 
I'd like to give a big pat on the back to all of those who have been braving the cold and working throughout the winter, your effort will pay off.  GOOD JOB!! 
And I can't wait to see all of you back in action!!!!!  

Colleen

We'd love to know what you'd like to learn. Is there a specific topic you would like us to address or a clinician you are interested to see. Please share and discuss it here. Please bare with us as we may not be able to address all suggestions, but please know we will take all discussions into account when making decisions on the events we are able to host.

I am very curious to see everyone's most valued traits for their equine facility. I think some are obvious like safety, but we should never assume that we all want the same things or prioritize the same way. So please take some time to share. Even if you don't list all ten, your insight is always appreciated.  Thanks!