2014 February PASO Magazine

Hoofbeat
By Dorothy
Rogers
We’re making history. Water
meetings and strategies continue as
the many of us continue to pray for
rain for our dry and thirsty land.
However, the temperate climate
makes for an expanded opportunity
to develop a soft, willing, light
footed mount.
Have a Heart & Earn
Free Riding Lessons
We’re excited about Hanging
Heart Ranch’s essay contest
for kids 7-18 years of age. The
prize? Two months of weekly
riding lessons!
The essay subject is “What
do you love most about horses?”
requires a minimum of one page.
Entries must include the author’s
name and phone number
to be used to contact the winner
on February 28.
Essays will be accepted until
Monday, February 24th. Send
them to Hanging Heart Ranch/
Justine Gentilin, PO Box 4433,
Paso Robles, CA 93447. Lessons
will be held at 777 El Pomar
Road in Templeton. Second
and third place winners will also
be awarded prizes so put pen
to paper or get your hands on a
keyboard. If you are going to use
your parent’s computer, please
be considerate and gain their
approval first.
CA Traditions: Sheila
and Ernie
Two of our local favorites
combine make learning Vaquero
Tradition and a new companion
DVD a joy. For several years
Sheila Varian and Ernest Morris
have entertained audiences
while educating in the California
style of bridle horses. $35
each or $50 for both. Call now
to order (489-5802) your copies.
You might even consider inviting
some friends over for a viewing.
Hands On
Want to improve your relationship
with your horse on the
ground or in the saddle? Plan
on reserving your space for the
Second Annual Hands-On the
Varian Way Clinic April 26-27
in Arroyo Grande. The participant
spaces are limited to guarantee
personal attention. Sheila
will be joined by Jaime Hernandez
and Mike Perez of the Varian
staff, Eitan Beth-Halachmy,
Mike Damianos and Brett and
Margie Becker.
The days are divided into
morning and afternoon sessions
with a continental breakfast
and lunch included. If it is
not possible to take your horse
Paige Cuddy looks ahead into 2014
on Max McManamy’s “Taylor.” Look
for them training at Vulcan Mesa in
Atascadero and competing on the
Central Coast.
to the clinic, arrangements can
be made to use one of the
horses at the ranch. Reservations
to participate or audit are
mandatory. The first clinic in
2013 was such a hit it was
sold out way in advance. www.
varianarabians.com
Skills of the Rancho
The Second Annual Skills of
the Rancho competition is set
for the Santa Ynez Equestrian
Center near the river February
7-9. You may have seen the
poster featuring our late friend,
Jay Harney as photographed by
Brandon Bessy.
Staged from 9 a.m. till dark
by the Californio Bridlehorse
Association which is made up
a cross of beginners to professional
horsemen endeavoring to
preserve the style in many forms.
A bonus to delight all, everyone’s
favorite singer/songwriter/
entertainer will give a concert
February 8. www.californiobridlehorseassociation.com
Please see HOOFBEAT page 40
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38 Paso Robles Magazine, February 2014