Letters/Kind Thoughts from Past Students

 

Since Facebook shares past memories I thought I would do the same this week. At the Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center near St. George, Utah students have confidence-building experiences each week. However, long before I moved to Utah, I lived and worked in Ohio. When I moved here in 2002, here were some parting words from students of mine:

 

"You have helped us lay a solid foundation in our training that we will have a lifetime to build upon and we will be forever grateful to you for that. Whenever we ride or spend time here at the barn, we will be hearing the echoes of your voice reminding us that 'you're better than that."  - Mary and Alisha dressage and jumping riders

 

"Along with encouraging me to become the best rider I could, you've inspired me to be a better person. You were never in a bad mood and you were always patient and caring towards both your students and your equine friends. I always left your presence feeling good." - Kelly dressage and jumping

 

The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center Horse Show in St. George, UT

October 8th, 2016 was the date of our fall horse show - the biggest one we've ever had so far! Thank you Judge Marsha Bloom from Park City for educational and inspiring judging. Other special thanks goes to Ring Stewards Kathy Greenway and Dr. Tom Johnson; Dressage Scribe and Scorer Faith Narkiewicz; Rider/Tack Assistants Allie Pendleton and Amber Foster and all the others who helped with arena set-up and clearing.  You are very appreciated! Thank you so much!

Show Results are as follows:

Jumping / Crossrails

First Place: Kamryn Wall and Diamond

Second Place: Alyssa Linnell and Hunter

2'0"

First Place: Kamryn Wall and Diamond

Second Place: Bella Graham and Vinny

Third Place: Alyssa Linnell and Hunter

2'6" and 3'0" Gambler's Choice

First Place: Bella Graham and Vinny

Dressage:

Intro A:  Kamryn Wall and Diamond  68.125%

Intro B: Madeleine McBee and Libbey 58.125%; Angelina Langston and Diamond in the Rough 53.125%

Intro C: Alyssa Linnell and Hunter 68.000%

Training Level Test One:  Kamryn Wall and Diamond 76.089%; Alyssa Linnell and Hunter 75.652% and Amber Foster and Mijn Genezer 74.347%

Walk-Trot Pattern Class:

First Place: Amber Foster and Mijn Genezer

Second Place: Allie Pendleton and Sugar

Third Place: Ty Cox and Teddy

Trail Class:

First Place Tie: Allie Pendleton and Sugar and Amber Foster and Mijn Genezer

Second Place Tie: Ally Hensley and Elliott and Ty Cox and Worth the Wait

Third Place Tie: Max Satterfield and Serious Mr. M, Madeleine McBee and Sugar, Jason McBee and Elliott, Hanna Stowell and Libbey, Aubry and Serious Mr. M, Angelina Langston and Diamond in the Rough

Participants: Miles Forcier and Libbey and Sawyer and Worth the Wait (Katie)

Great job done by everyone!! We had perfect weather and a perfect day! Can't wait for the next show!! Gail

The Ranchette Veley Equestrian Center near St. George UT is having a fall Horse Show Saturday, October 8th, 2016.  We are offering dressage, jumping, trail and flat classes. Please call or text Gail Veley at 435/231-0127 if you would like to participate. We'd love to see you here!

A fall Horse Camp is taking place Thursday October 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $75 for the day and includes riding, lunch, refreshments and fun horse activities. Space is limited. Please inquire if you are interested. Thank you!

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!!