JANUARY 2008
RdP Upcoming Clinics and Demos
Horsemanship with Libby Lyman, 1/26-27; & Samantha Harvey 3/21-23
Demo with Libby Lyman: Libby Lyman, a resident trainer with Harry Whitney, will be presenting a
free demonstration on Jan. 26 from 9-1:00 p.m. followed by reserved private sessions on Sat.
afternoon and all-day Sunday. Private sessions are $100 for approximately one hour and include the
option to audit other participant sessions. Four privates are still available, contact Libby directly at
[email protected]. Non-boarder fee of $30 per day for facility/board. Three-day clinic with
Samantha Harvey: I encourage you to visit Sam’s website at www.learnhorses.com. Sam, another
of Harry’s riders, is offering an intense three-day clinic March 21-23, $400 including facility fees.
The clinic will be limited to 8 participants. You must be able attend all three days—boarders
receive a 25% discount. Sam blends a combination of one-on-one sessions with group rides.
Participants are encouraged to audit one-on-one sessions. Contact Ann at 619-933-6233 or
Libby Lyman in AZ
Bienvenidos…
Rancho Dos Palmas
Welcomes…
Kim & Mike and their
horses, Goose & Maddie;
Theresa & Buck
Update your contact
[email protected] for additional details on both clinics. Pass it on as well…
News & Updates from Rancho Dos Palmas
Ann’s Annual Harry Whitney
Week
Ann, Chip and Coco (a mare who has been
out in pasture for over two years for
soundness issues), made their annual trek to
Arizona to ride with Harry. Good friend, Leslie Exter
and Peppy joined the party. The photos tell the
story best…
Melrose Extension: To be or Not to
Be—that is the Question…
information if you have
The Melrose extension has been on and off the
changes—form enclosed
planning books at least twice already. Currently,
the Oceanside City Council has voted to pursue
planning for the extension and is in the
environmental assessment phase, though stalled at
the County. Worst case: in about six years road
construction may begin on a negotiated line which
will affect at least a portion of Rancho Dos Palmas.
That route is part of what they are currently trying
to study, though there has been no follow-up from
the project managers to Ranch ownership—see
Check out obstacle above…below see
Leslie amazed…
stalled at the County. None of this is a surprise and
our goal will be to agree on a route which leaves as
much of the property intact as possible. Best case
Harry Whitney channels
Chip at his ranch in
Salome, Arizona—a real
hot spot for Those in the
Know
scenario: a new City Council is voted in which
determines that this project is not in its best
interest. We’ll keep you posted.
Best Wishes for 2008!