20 mph winds plus 30+ gusts on Saturday created some challenges.  Sarah brought a headset so riders could successfully hear.  Auditing, however, was less productive.  We all had a great learning and inspiring weekend anyway.  I didn't hear any complaint, or waver from Sarah's brilliant guidance.  Every horse showed lovely colors in Saturday's insane weather.  Although our ol' reliable Thad showed the most  breathtaking spook, Angie's newly developed strong core prevailed.  Wow.   The pride beams from my heart as I  look back on my students' experiences of the weekend.  Sorette, the newest member, Love her!!   Yeah.  It's called focus.  Ines looks like she is on the beginning of a fun journey.  Mother nature tried to blow down the forrest with sounds resembling the roar of an ocean in a storm, but the beauties under saddle offered the generousity only an equine can....  "I'll bring you through it, we're together"...  
Beautiful Pictures to follow... oh and there will be a next time!

The Spring Clinic With Sarah Geikie has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, the 25th and 26th.  All auditors are welcome, no charge.  Bring your own chair and everything else you need.   Watch with kind eyes, as this is my first training session since before the surgery and it is also a first time clinic for some of the riders.
Saturday starts at Karver's Creek Farm:
11:45  Jeanne Karver  
12:30  Susan Craft 
1:15  Jeanne Karver 
2:00  Susan Craft
drive to Dana's Farm:
3:15  Robin Brueckmann
4:00  Ines Kausche
4:45  Dana Taylor
5:30  Angie Clark

Sunday starts at Karver's:
9:30  Jeanne Karver
10:15  Susan Craft
11:00  Jeanne Karver
11:45  Susan Craft
Drive to Taylor's:
1:30  Robin Breuckmann
2:15  Angie Clark
3:00  Ines Kausche
Hope you all enjoy!  This is a unique oportunity to see one of USDF's top people in action.  Thank you for tolerance with the tricky scheduling.
My cell number is:  336-337-6894 ... please only call during the clinic for important matters.

Cheers!
It looks like the clinic with Sarah Geikie is in the process for being rescheduled.  There is a fairly strong possibility that it may be this weekend:  Sat and Sun.  Please email me for further info if needed.
Welle is not going to be participating in the clinic due to a mild to moderate injury to her suspensory on her left hind.  She will be on 6 weeks of stall rest and hand walking to start, then another ultrasound will determine the following course of action.

The clinic with Sarah Geikie has been cancelled due to the poor weather forecast.  The reschedule date has not been decided yet.

Sarah Geikie Comes in February.
The date or the clinic with Sarah is confirmed:  Feb 19 and 20 (Sunday and Monday).  Her time on Sunday will be split between Karver's Creek Farm and Hunter's Haven (Dana Taylor's farm).  On Monday, she will teach at Karver's Creek only.  Autditors are welcome, no charge.
Sarah is a USEF "S" judge, FEI "C" judge, USDF Certification Examiner and Grand Prix level trainer.  She is training this winter in Florida with Kathy Connoly on scholarship and will be happy to share her new knowledge and inspiration with the rest of us.

March Magic Opens Feb 7.
I got the email today that the first show of NC is open for entries starting Feb 7.  This year they are trying a new tactic to inspire us to turn in our entries asap:  $20 back upon arrival at the show if you enter the first week of open entries.  Wow, that is next week!

Competition horses are no longer giving lessons.
As the show season is upon us, Welle and Wonder are no longer giving lessons to clients.  When this season wraps up next fall, once again, they will be available to some students again, circumstances apply.

Working Student for the summer is needed:
Over the summer months, a position will be available for a student who would like exposure to my horses, career-style, competitions, etc.  in exchange for work around the farm:  primarily grooming, handling, tack cleaning, small amount of barn chores occasionally, and if qualified, lunging and riding horses.  Hours will be 8am - 2pm.  2-5 days per week, depending you student availability.    Please contact me if interested:  karv4@yahoo.com  I am looking for someone who will remain committed to upholding integrity, honesty, transparency, and reliability.