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2/12/2010
 

Welcome to the best western riding resource on the web!  If you are looking for more comfort on your horse, more connection with your horse, and more confidence in your life - you have found us!  Stay in the Saddle offers a different method of western riding instruction - which you will find furthers your riding like none other.  We offer riding lessons, BASIC WESTERN Horsemanship and Riding Lessons DVD and Manual instructional materials (click on Store Page), and an opportunity to post questions or email Janel Brookshire directly.  Stay in the Saddle is here to help YOU, so let us know how we can make your riding experience more enjoyable and more functional!

Please be patient as we are undergoing some very exciting changes on our website.  The Store Page still features our BASIC WESTERN Horsemanship and Riding Lessons DVD and Manual, not to mention some cool hoodies, caps and fleece vests. 

For now, we have posted our Spring 2010 Clinic Schedule on this page.  If you want some good reading and good information, please visit our Home Page Archives (click the link at the bottom of the page).  And remember to check back often, as new information is updated and soon we will be offering video riding lessons online! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Spring 2010 Upcoming Events: 

Horse Owner Informational Clinic - February 20, 2010  2-4 p.m.    ***FREE***

FREE to public!  If you own a horse, want to own a horse, or are planning on buying a horse – please plan to attend this free informational clinic.  Topics to be covered:  horse health and care, selecting the right horse for you, safety and handling, horse training vs. rider training, proper tack, and the basics of riding.  Great information and great forum to get your questions answered.  FREE!

Beginning Riding Clinic – March 13, 2010  2-4 p.m.

Work with Janel Brookshire in this basic western clinic to develop a better seat at a walk and trot.  Great learning experience for new and novice riders, as well as those wanting to learn a true seated trot.  Limited to 4 riders, you can bring your own horse (must be gentle and broke) or reserve one of Janel’s.  In the two short hours of instruction, you are guaranteed to improve posture and confidence.  Reserve your spot now!  $60/participant

Beginning Riding Clinic II – March 20, 2010  Youth 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  Adults 2-4 p.m.

This is both a wonderful way to spruce up your riding skills for the upcoming riding season, as well as learn a new and deeper seat of western riding.  A true western posture (not show seat), trotting and loping will be the focus.  See the difference in your horse as well!   Limited to 4 riders, you can bring your own horse (must be gentle and broke) or reserve one of Janel’s.  Experience the confidence in your riding that you are lacking and see the difference in your horse as well!  $60/participant 

Colt Starting Clinic – with Dale Brookshire – March 25-27

Not a riding clinic, but an excellent opportunity to work with Dale Brookshire firsthand in starting a colt, from untouched to saddled and riding in three days.  Participants can bring their own horse or have one provided.  Cost is $400 to participate, one free guest is allowed per participant, and spectators are welcome for $10/person/day.  Truly an amazing event to witness!  See these colts go from scared or unwilling to trusting and confident in just three days.

Thursday 4-8, Friday 4-8, and Saturday 9-1.

Beginning Cattle Clinic – April 10, 2010  2-5 p.m.

By popular demand, this clinic will feature working with Janel Brookshire in developing an improved seat at the trot and lope in the first portion, and working with Dale Brookshire in the latter portion on working cattle a horseback.  A lot of fun and a lot of learning.  Weather permitting, this clinic will be outdoors to accommodate more riders. $75/participant

Benefit Trail Ride for March of Dimes – April 17, 2010 (Stillwater, OK)

RIDING TO SAVE BABIES TRAIL RIDE
Tyler’s Tribute holds Sixth Annul Trail Ride to Save Babies:  On Saturday, April 17th, 2010, at Lake Carl Blackwell, horse lovers can enjoy a one-day outing, along with prizes and great food! All money is given to help the lifesaving programs of the March of Dimes. Individual prizes will be given for the adult and youth that raises the most money, along with all participants being registered for prize drawings. Riders will return for food, drinks and entertainment around 6 PM at the campgrounds.
The “Ride to Save Babies” is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization which helps to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality. You can help to save babies from these threats to their health just by saddling up and joining this benefit ride.
For more information, registration, or any questions, contact Mendi Cronister by email rockin_mr@hotmail.com  or call 580-370-8890 or 580-336-4945. Donations can be mailed directly to Mendi Cronister 26100 CR 60, Orlando, OK 73073

Intermediate Cattle Clinic – May 8, 2010   2-5+ p.m.

If you thought the first Cattle Clinic was a blast, be prepared for more entertainment and more speed (if that’s your thing)!  Learn how to get more participation from your horse by asking more from him and allowing him to be the athlete that he is.  Not to mention, a beginning look into cutting, penning and roping as it relates to ranch work.  Hard work and fun, all rolled up into one!  Weather permitting, we will use the outdoor arena.   $75/participant

***All events are held at the Cactus Bars Ranch, in the Stay in the Saddle indoor arena, unless otherwise noted.  To reserve your spot, all clinic participants are required to commit a 50% deposit which can be mailed to Stay in the Saddle, 16553 E. 410 Rd., Claremore, OK  74017.

***Call 918-283-1225 with any questions or for more information. 

***Driving directions:  north on Hwy 66 from Claremore about 7.5 miles, turn east on E 410, indoor arena will be on the north side of road.

***And please watch for event updates as we plan to offer a lot more, including riding clinics near Santa Fe, NM, and in Florida, instructor training workshops, and benefit rides for Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Not to mention website improvements including Lessons Online!

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