2013 December PASO Magazine
A monthly look at life in the remarkable community of Paso Robles.
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Hoofbeat<br />
By Dorothy<br />
Rogers<br />
Continuing in our series of appreciation<br />
and thanksgiving is a bronze<br />
of George Hearst embracing his popular<br />
stallion, “Mylanta Lena,” recently<br />
installed at the Paso<br />
Events Center. The<br />
statue is dedicated<br />
to his memory and<br />
his love of horses.<br />
It will remain as a<br />
reminder of one who<br />
markedly helped<br />
to elevate the level<br />
of our equestrian<br />
facility at the Paso<br />
Mylanta lena hearst<br />
statue<br />
Events Center. Somehow it seems<br />
fitting to see our late friend watching<br />
over the facility that he and his family<br />
were so instrumental in developing.<br />
Quick Notes<br />
Make get your event dates in<br />
for the Hoofbeat 2014 Master Calendar<br />
(info@calclassics.net) right<br />
away.<br />
Watch for the 100 mule train<br />
and film of their trip from Bishop<br />
to Los Angeles along the LA<br />
Aquaduct. Be mindful of horses<br />
in drought situations gobbling up<br />
acorns. The effects of the tannins<br />
and the sharp hulls can cause issues.<br />
Most important is to make certain<br />
that your horses are not subject to<br />
moldy or mildewed hay.<br />
Timing was not the best for publication<br />
for Cindy Ramirez-Smith<br />
of Vulcan Mesa and her PRE mare<br />
“Carina HGF.” They are set to be<br />
awarded a gold medal by the US<br />
Eventing Association in <strong>December</strong>.<br />
This is their first year of competition<br />
and they were awarded All<br />
Breeds USDF Reserve Champion<br />
at First Level. Cindy and “Decoroso<br />
HGF,” were named USPRE<br />
Open Reserve Champion at Third<br />
Level. Her husband, Eric, has ridden<br />
“Winchexter”(AQHA) to pick<br />
up some All Breeds USDF awards<br />
of their own. We’ll look forward to<br />
more achievements in 2014.<br />
Gift Ideas for the<br />
Horse-Minded<br />
Each year we are asked, “What<br />
would please my ‘favorite horse<br />
person’?” There are times when<br />
some item has to be purchased,<br />
but many of the best gifts involve<br />
spending your time rather than<br />
your money. Most important of<br />
Lessons from the Range: Adventures of a<br />
Working Cowboy by our own Gary L. Williams<br />
might make a great gift (especially autographed at Farm<br />
Supply) for Christmas or winter reading by the fire.<br />
The website is CowboyDogTrainer.com to order the<br />
book mid-Dec. $22.95 plus tax & shipping. Noel Ryan<br />
of Farm Supply in Paso will line up a signing date for<br />
<strong>December</strong> 20 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.<br />
all, if you do buy, buy American,<br />
buy Californian and make an effort<br />
to buy from Central Coast<br />
artisans and small businesses. If we<br />
ask business folks to support events<br />
and to carry inventories, then they<br />
should at least expect us to stop in<br />
and find out what they offer. If we<br />
don’t support our own, who will?<br />
Make a Memory<br />
Arrange for or create gift certificates<br />
for adventures for children<br />
or adults: a class, a ranch tour,<br />
a day retreat at one of our wonderful<br />
guest ranches, club dues for the<br />
family or a personal private lesson<br />
or evaluation. If you don’t see<br />
“Gift Certificates Available” on<br />
the website, then call or email and<br />
ask. They won’t “bite, strike or kick”<br />
you for calling to ask. You might<br />
open up a new aspect to someone’s<br />
business. These types of shared<br />
experiences and surprises can<br />
change lives.<br />
Elbow Grease<br />
Lend a hand: ranch sitting (this<br />
one is critical and must be done<br />
responsibly), stall cleaning, hay or<br />
horse hauling, manure disposal, adding<br />
sand/gravel to paddocks, mulch<br />
making, truck or trailer washing,<br />
silver/saddle/gear cleaning (make<br />
certain as to know how and what<br />
to use), clipping, braiding, volunteer<br />
to be part of the support team at a<br />
competition, give an equine massage<br />
(or rider massage), put together<br />
a vet kit, make or repair jumps, poles<br />
or obstacles.<br />
A helping hand (or two) really<br />
change up the atmosphere and the<br />
positive outlook of someone who is<br />
aging, overworked, injured, tied up<br />
Please see HOOFBEAT page 53<br />
Like us on Facebook<br />
Harris Stage Lines<br />
Come Ride & Drive With Us!<br />
Winter Horse Day Camp<br />
Dec. 27, 28, 29 & Jan. 3, 4, 5<br />
Choose your own days.<br />
Gift Certificates Available<br />
Riding and Driving Lessons, All Ages<br />
Ranch Weddings & Party Facility<br />
Field Trips, Stage Coach Rides<br />
Located 4 miles north of Paso Robles<br />
805-237-1860<br />
HarrisStageLines.com<br />
Special Gifts for Special People<br />
Existing VinEyards WantEd!!!<br />
For the <strong>2013</strong>-2014 seasons, short or<br />
long-term leases, any size is acceptable.<br />
Shop<br />
www.LivinWildWest.com<br />
http://craftery.storenvy.com<br />
or call 805-440-3945<br />
(559) 970-0125<br />
52 Paso Robles <strong>Magazine</strong>, <strong>December</strong> <strong>2013</strong>
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