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Riding School
*We offer a Christian Equestrian Program that teaches riding skills as well as biblical relationship and leadership skills through partnership with the horse. We utilize a team approach to training so our students learn from the unique perspectives of each of our leaders and different horses.
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"Let your riding instructor know your riding goals."
*Links Riding Disciplines*
Drill Team
Barrel Racing
Cutting
Reining
Endurance Racing
Hunter Jumper
Dressage
Harness Racing
Stable Management
Equine Science
Other: An Overview of Equestrian Activities
Animal Care Occupations
Other Equine Education
*Your riding instructor wants to help you work on your individual goals. If we do not offer your discipline of choice, we will help you find out how you can participate in it. We are always expanding our understanding of the wide variety of equestrian opportunities."
**2010 Riding School Fees**
Show/Drill Team meets twice a week
$60/week plus $25/session program fee
or $30/lesson plus program fee
Space Available (Saturday only)
$40/week
Private Lessons
TBA with instructor
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*Actual ring time hours will vary depending on your program level.
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R4C Ranch Team:
Instructors: Carol and Mike Poland
Ranch Counselor: Kimberly Brixey
Ranch Hands: Rosco Brixey, Connor Brixey
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Meet CAROL
R4C Ranch
Riding School Director
Carol Poland, Riding Instructor
816-896-4042
R4C Ranch, Tonganoxie, KS
wolfladycp@aol.com
Personal Experience:
1993-1995
Began training and riding for show.
1995
Carol started training and showing Prairie Rose Thumbelina,“Lina”
1996
Missouri Horse Show Association State Champions - Western Pleasure junior horse.
1997-2004
Trained and showed Western Pleasure and Hunt Seat.
1998
Qualified for Regionals on the Arabian/Half-Arabian show circuit.
Opened River Bluff Rescue Ranch:
rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining neglected and abused horses.
2009
Led the Show & Drill Team at R4C Ranch
through their first season on the
Pony Express circuit.
Instructor Experience:
2003
Carol started giving private lessons at Serendipity Farms, Platte City, MO.
2004-2008
Co-founded River Bluff Rescue Ranch and developed and administered the 7-Level Riding program.
2007
Developed the “natural horsemanship” ground training program for River Bluff Rescue Ranch
2008-2009
Incorporating her "natural horsemanship" ground training program into a full-riding program at R4C Ranch. Through private and group instruction her students learn ground and riding essentials. Western, English, Hunt Seat, Natural Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Drill.
John Lyons, Pat Parelli, Clinton Anderson, Lynn Palm
Credits:
Featured trainer:
Horse Illustrated, June , 2002, "Code of Conduct"
Her Life, January 2008, "Hope and Healing"
General
Carol’s love for horses dates back to her childhood collection of horse statues of many breeds. Her childhood dream became a reality in 1995 with the purchase of her first horse, PR Thumbelina, a half-Arabian pinto mare. Carol and Lina have taught each other what it means to love unconditionally with trust and patience.
Carol has devoted her life to learning all that she can about the best horse keeping practices, veterinary care, and training methods. She applies this knowledge to the training of her horses, the rehabilitation of rescued horses, and the instruction of her students at R4C Ranch.
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R4C RANCH
RIDING SCHOOL
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Our 2010 is under development. We will be adding a few Schooling shows to the regular show schedule. Dressage is a discipline that will help improve your Show Performance in all areas.
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Carol - Western, Hunt Seat, Natural horsemanship, Show & Trailriding.
Mike - Western, Show & Trailriding, Horse Training.
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Riding School SHOW & DRILL SCHEDULE
The 2010 schedule has not been posted yet.
Shows we attended in 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Christian Family Services, Lone Ranch
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Patriotic Celebration Mounted Drill, R4C Ranch
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Leavenworth County Fair Parade, Tonganoxie KS
September 19, 2009
Plattsburg Saddle Club
--Observed Only--
Thursday, Septemeber 24, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
American Royal Arabian Horse Show, Hale Arena, KCMO
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Fox 4 Love Fund
Saturday, October 10, 2009
(Observers Only)
Horse Whisperer, Westhaven Baptist Church
Saturday, October 17, 2009
St. Jude's Trail Ride, R4C Ranch
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CURRENT CLASSTIMES:
Show/Drill Team (2/week):
Tuesday 5:30pm-7pm &
Saturday: 8:30am-10am
Space Available: Saturday Only 8:30-10am
Private Lessons: Arranged with instructors
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SESSION DATES*:
Our 2010 Sessions are currently be planned. Check back for session dates.
You may start at any time within a session.
*************July 4th DRILL PERFORMANCE********
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Email r4c_ranch@ yahoo.com for more information.
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REFUND POLICY: Students who pay in advance will be credited for dates missed due to Ranch Closure. Make up dates will be rescheduled during regular class times if at all possible. If a session student misses a class when their class regularly meets, they will still be charged for that class. However, if classes are not full we will do our best to help you make up that ride time. Because program fees are used well in advance to budget entry fees and other program expenses, no program fees will be refunded or credit due to missed classes.
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Meet MIKE
Mike Poland
816-225- 9724
R4C Ranch, Tonganoxie, KS
sddlebum@aol.com
Personal Experience:
1995
Teamed with his horse, Drifting Allusion ‘Ali’.
1995-2004
Trained and showed with ‘Ali’
Mike says, "Horse showing is not measured in wins and losses but is a measure of the quality of time you spend with your horse.”."
Mike and Ali enjoy trail riding. They have discovered the joy of open trails as far as Horse Training Experience:
1994
Began training his wife’s horse, “Lina”
1995-present
‘First ride’ training and finishing of many privately owned and rescued horses including Regional Champion, Naughty by Nature; Berry Exclusive; and Missouri State Champion, Prairie Rose Thumbelina .
2004-2008
Founded River Bluff Rescue Ranch: rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining neglected and abused horses.
Mike says, "Each horse has its strengths and it is up to us to discover what it is the horse needs from us to learn what we are trying to teach it."
2006-present
Began offering farm calls for horse owners experiencing troubles with difficult horses.
Riding Instructor Experience:
2003
Mike started giving private lessons at Serendipity Farms, Platte City, MO.
2004-2008
Founded River Bluff Rescue Ranch and developed and administered the 7-Level Riding program.
2008 -2009
Through group instruction at R4C Ranch, Mike helps Saddle Club students learn ground and riding essentials as well as horse care- including hoof care and equine first aid.
Studied:
John Lyons, Pat Parelli, Clinton
Credits:
Featured trainer:
Her Life, January 2008, "Hope and Healing"
General
The dream that changed from owning a Harley to owning his first horse, Drifting Allusion "Ali" God grew into a deep love of horses and managing a herd of over thirteen horses. From March 2004 to March 2008 Mike interacted with over 300 children and adults at River Bluff Rescue Ranch. Passing on to them what he spent years learning first hand. Mike watched he individual grow in confidence and individual potentional.
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