My Top Ten Favorite Horse Stories

Recently Don Charlet of Hurricane, UT brought his granddaughter out to The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center for summer riding lessons. After purchasing and reading my book, here's what he had to say:


Gail Veley of St. George, UT has written a book that appeals to a very diverse audience. Both "horse people" and non-horse people will find this offering entertaining and educational. Whether intended or just coincidental, Gail blends great story telling with infusing each chapter with "life lessons" that greatly pertain to conquering daily human trials and challenges.

She captures the raw emotion of her extreme passion and love for her equine sport, her students and of course her "ponies."

You may require a few tissues to sop up a tear or two during a few chapters, and having seen her in action giving my granddaughter riding lessons, I guarantee this book was written from the heart. I can't wait for the next "My Top Ten Favorite Horse Stories." 

This book is available by visiting https://www.createspace.com/1000251116

Horse Day Camps at The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center

This summer The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center near St. George, Utah is having some very popular Horse Day Camps. We've had four so far this year, with five more scheduled at this point for July. We are riding, learning horse management and nutrition and other horse-related topics such as Riding Biomechanics and Peak Performance Sports Psychology.  Both adults and children are attending and having a ball learning together!! The next Horse Camp dates are Friday July 8th, Monday July 11th, and Thursdays July 14th, 21st and 28th.  Signs up are limited so reserve your spot now. $75 covers the entire 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. day and includes lunch and refreshments. Call or text Gail at 435/231-0127.  Thank you!!

Career-Based Equestrian Horse Camp June 17-18th, 2016

The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center (in Brookside) near St. George, UT  is hosting a Horse Camp June 17th and 18th.  This camp is specifically geared towards individuals who may want to make a career out of working with horses. Participants will learn about horse management, health and wellness, grooming, first aid, riding, nutrition and other horse related topics. Cost is $80 per day and includes food and refreshments. To register contact Gail Veley at 435/231-0127 or gbveley@live.com

Thank you!!

Other summer camps for children and adults simply interested in learning more about horses and exploring riding can register for Horse Day Camps taking place on Monday June 20th, Thursday June 23rd and Monday June 27th.  Cost is $75 per day and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Diamond is Growing Up

At The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center in St. George, UT one of our most entertaining horses is growing up! Diamond a.k.a. "Tooty" will be three this year and started the new year figuring out how to respond when saddle and bridle also includes a rider. Owned by Denise and Angelina Langston, Tooty was the result of a Premarin drug experiment and headed for slaughter when the Langstons stepped in to be her owner. Although somewhat stunted in growth because of being prematurely weaned from her mother, she will more than likely be 15 hands.  The Langston have done what every owner of a young horse should do. They brought her to The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center at a very young age and have continued to board and have her trained.  Tooty is handled daily - haltered, led, turned out and brought back in to her stall each and every day. With his routine she is held accountable to a behavior standard where the rewards include freedom, her social life and food. In addition to her regular saddle training, this has made her easier to handle and be around. Every young horse should have such a program. It has made all the difference.  Tooty calmly lunges and then walks with Angelina with her head down and topline relaxed, turning and stopping on command. It has yet to occur to her to misbehave. She sees no reason to. Tooty's near future will include more riding and maturing.  We will keep you updated!

Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center Fall 2015 Horse Show Results

The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center Fall Horse Show September 26th was a beautiful day for our fall Horse Show at The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center. Everyone who participated did great and rode to the very best of their ability. A big thank you to Judge Teresa Mathis and and volunteers Julie Castro, Allie Pendleton, Dr. Thomas Johnson, Briggs and Amber Foster. I could not have pulled it off without you!!

Results are as follows: 
Walk-Trot - First Place - Allie Pendleton and Sonny - Second Place - Amber Foster and Emmy - Third Place - Holly Hadley and Iron Clad Investment (Ronnie) - Fourth Place - Hannah Doherty and Worth the Wait - Fifth Place - Marcy Hadley and Serious Mr. M.

Dressage Results - Intro B - First Place Allie Pendleton on Worth the Wait.
Intro C - First Place Amber Foster on Mijn Genezer (Elliott) and Second Place - Susan Lundgreen on Sonny.

Trail Class Results - First Place - Marcy Hadley on Serious Mr. M - Second Place Tie - Holly Hadley on Sonny and Allie Pendleton on Emmy- Third Place Tie Baya on Serious Mr. M and Max Satterfield on Serious Mr. M. Lots of Participant Ribbons went to those who were also in the class.

Congratulations to Stacie Winters and Pretty for a great jumping exhibition and blue ribbons to boot!!

Walk-Trot Pattern Results First Place - Allie Pendleton on Iron Clad Investment - Second Place Maggie Hildreth on Worth the Wait - Third Place Amber Foster on Mijn Genezer.

Walk-Trot-Canter Results - First Place - Allie Pendleton on Sonny - Second Place - Amber Foster on Worth the Wait - Third Place - Hannah Doherty on Serious Mr. M.

I can't wait for our Spring Show! In the meantime I'm looking forward to my next lesson with all of you!!