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Stoner
Ridge Farm News
Robert
&
Lyngle Lawson
2469 Clintonville Rd.
Paris
,
KY
40361
859.988.9092
or 859.749.3008
To Have and to Hold
From
the time Charlie and Erin became officially engaged on September 10,
there has been a whirlwind of activity.
For me there was school and planning for the wedding but for the
remaining Stoner Ridge Farm crew, there were horses to show.
Even though they dated for 4 1/2 years, Charlie and Erin decided
that November 18th was the day, and I was sure we could make it happen.
It
has been an amazing process over-all. . . this wedding.
Our two families joined together to work out the details.
We actually had a great time.
It seemed that when there was a need, a friend or family member
rose to the occasion to help.
Many times we were surprised by talents that were unknown to us.
One example is the cake. Wanda
(Diamond A Tack’s Wanda is Charlie’s mom’s twin sister).
She did a fabulous job creating the most beautiful cake we had
ever seen. Robert’s
sisters helped with the reception. We
all went to Sam’s Club then they supplemented with their gifts of meat
trays, cheese balls, salads, etc.
My mom provided the punch. Wilma,
Charlie’s mom took off work the week before the wedding.
She helped tie up loose ends and prepare the reception hall.
We had an absolutely wonderful rehearsal dinner that was prepared
by Charlie’s aunts, Phyllis and Barb.
On and on it goes -
everyone was so kind and generous with their time and efforts.
There was no end to the helpfulness and the cooperative spirit
that was evident during the planning and preparation for the wedding.
Saturday,
November 18th dawned a rare and beautiful day for this time of year.
It had rained for days, but the sunshine that morning was like a
blessing. We were rushed to
get everything ready but not unduly so.
Erin and Charlie looked fabulous. . . and so happy.
It all seemed to happen quickly after we got to the church
- dressing, pictures,
the ceremony, and reception all seemed to fly by.
So many folks came to wish the kids well.
We were all very moved by your show of support.
We had a great time. Everyone
seemed to especially like the Power Point presentation of baby pictures
of Erin and Charlie set to songs they chose.
A few tears were shed which is as it should be.
Charlie and
Erin spent part of their first week in Gatlinburg, TN.
They had a cabin up in the mountains and took in a few shows.
They got back just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with both
families. Currently,
they are working on their place in Carlisle (about 23 miles from the
farm) which should be ready before Christmas.
Laurie and Rick Purchase Property in KY
We want to
congratulate Laurie Quincey and Rick Borher on their contract to
purchase property in Dennison, Kentucky.
The 130 acres has a nice house and access to trails in the Daniel
Boone National Forest located there in Menifee County.
They will need to build a barn and there’s a nice area near
that spot for the arena.
They plan to
close the deal in mid January and then sell the property they own in
Avoca, New York. Laurie is
planning to relocate to Kentucky in March.
Rick will follow once the property in New York sells.
We are all so
excited that they will be close by before show season starts.
As you all remember, Laurie was an apprentice at Stoner Ridge
Farm last year. She did a
great job working with us here, and we wish her lots of success in this
new endeavor.
Current Economy Forces Rate Increase
The
2006 show season was a great success for Stoner Ridge Farm.
We have started several outstanding horses and won many awards
due to our clients’ devoted support.
Fortunately, we were able to maintain the rates we established
last January even though fuel costs continued to soar in 2006.
In order to continue the quality training program we have, we
must adjust our rates accordingly.
·
Show prep and hauling less than 50 miles will
$50
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Show prep and hauling 50 miles or more is $.45 per mile
·
Reimbursement on other show costs—entry fees, stalls,
etc.
·
Trophies and ribbons to owners
·
Paybacks to trainer/rider except for juveniles (they keep
paybacks)
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Full training $500 per month
·
Adding Gloucosomine/Congroitin supplement is an additional
$30 per month
Congratulations
Don and Nancy
Copland have a new granddaughter! Her
name is Catherine Elizabeth and she weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces.
The little one’s proud parents are Brennan and Mindy Copland.
Congratulations
to Laurie Quincey as well -
she also has a new granddaughter who was born October 27th.
We can’t wait to see these guys in the lead line class!
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It’s Party Time
RMH
December
9, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton
Lexington,
KY
$19.00
per person
Awards
Ceremony
5:00
Happy
Hour with Hors d’oeuvres
6:00
Buffet
Dinner
7:00
Dance
8:00—10:00
KMSHA
December
10, 2006 at the Thoroughbred Center
3380
Paris Pike, Paris, KY
Pot
Luck
Doors
open
2:00
Dinner
2:30
Awards
to follow
UMH
January
13, 2007 at the Holiday Inn North
Newtown
Pike, Lexington, KY
(Dinner
expense TBA)
Dinner/Awards/Dance
6:00
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Lyngle
Recuperates at Home
I am doing well following knee replacement surgery.
All went as hoped and the doctor was able to use the
unicompartmental approach which allows for a smaller incision and a
quicker recovery time. I’m
getting around (slowly) and will be up to par very soon.
Physical therapy will continue for a month or two.
I plan to return to school in January.
The
Christmas Story
Now
there were
in
the same country
shepherds
living out in the fields, keeping watch
over
their flock by night.
And
behold,
an
angel of the Lord stood before them,
and
the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and
they were greatly afraid.
Then
the angel said to them,
I
bring you good tidings of great joy
which
will be to all people.
“For
there is born
unto
you this day in the city of David
a
Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And
this will be a sign unto you:
You
will find the Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths,
lying
in a manger.”
And
suddenly there was with the angel
a
multitude of the heavenly host
praising
God and saying:
“Glory
to God in the highest,
and
on earth peace,
goodwill
toward men!
Luke 2: 8-14
Blessings
One of the good things about recuperating is having the
opportunity to read more than I’m usually able to.
I read a great commentary written by the editor of Horse
Illustrated, Elizabeth Moyer. It
caught my interest because it’s topic, of course is near and dear to
my heart -
managing time for all the activities in our lives.
I hope you all enjoy it too.
“Free
Rein”
By
Elizabeth Moyer
“Wouldn’t it be great if horse time were always prime time,
allowing an unhurried ride and spa grooming session each day, or the
leisure to enjoy the calming effect of picking a stall or raking an
aisle without an eye on the clock? And
while we’re in fantasyland, of course, there would be a bottomless
bank account to purchase the finest tack, along with color-coordinated
saddle pads in every hue of the rainbow if our hearts desired.
Cost would never have to be a factor when it came to providing
the very best in horse care.
In this alternate universe, there would be additional hours in
the day, allowing ample time to devote to getting ahead at work,
spending quality time with family and friends, and maintaining a perfect
home -
all while still getting a full night’s sleep.
A gourmet dinner would magically appear on the table.
We’d never feel we were giving short shrift to either
relationships or horses or work -
life would be in complete balance and everyone would be happy.
But here in the real world, equestrians know that sometimes
grooming is a lick and a promise. Ride
time may be cut shorter than we like, or sacrificed completely.
Dinner may be thrown together, to say the least.
Thankfully, the horses eat the same thing every day and never
complain -
they’re just as excited about hay, again.
And what’s cleaner -
the stalls or the house? A
few of us may have also faced the ultimatum, “me or the horses,”
somewhere along the line. Yep,
something’s gotta give. But
chances are, it’s not the horses!
You see, we horse people are a resourceful bunch when it comes to
indulging our passion for all things equine.
Creative compromise may be required, however.”
Elizabeth had more to say in her editorial but it got me to
thinking. I could have
written this article myself about most of the horse lovers I know.
I think often of Brenda and Larry Watson in Leander, KY (near
Paintsville). Larry
maintains a fleet of coal trucks and drives one of them himself. Brenda
is a nurse anesthetist whose job requires demanding responsibilities.
If she isn’t at the hospital, she is frequently on call or
working on Larry’s books. They
have a fairly large herd of horses—eight or so which requires early
rising and late nights. They
squeeze riding in when they can. They
are the kind of folks who rescue horses and help them become champions.
Good Deed and Silverheels Jake were two of their rescue projects.
I also think of Michael and Judy Brummer
- both doctors.
Michael is in private practice and Judy works nights in the ER.
They also have a large herd of horses and Michael has cattle as well.
Judy has been a strong contender for the last two years on the show
circuit. I’m sure
many folks wonder why they want deal with animals after the stress of
their occupations. I talked
with Michael and Judy about their commitment recently.
While our occupations provide food and shelter for the body
- their cattle and
horses nourish the soul. Judy
said nothing compares with those big trusting eyes and how the animals
look up to you, accepting what you have to give unconditionally.
They love that same meal every night. . . hay and grain —
oh, yum <G>.
While Judy travels from Illinois to show her horses, Nancy
Copland comes from Indiana every week to ride and see the horses she and
Don have here at SRF. Steve
Heuslein and Scott and Barrie Hughes come when they can (Minnesota and
Colorado are a long way to have to travel).
I know they would love to be here more but they also have horses
at home. Doug and Jill
Drenik are here almost every week along with Nancy Puckett taking
lessons and nourishing their souls.
We appreciate you each and every one!
As Ralph Waldo Emmerson once wrote about horses, “.
. . It is a grand passion. It
seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept
that his life will be radically changed.”. . . and changed it is!
What would we do without our horses to fill the void that is
within us at the end of a tiring day?
“Thank
you Lord for our families, friends, good health, and all our horses.
We are truly blessed!”
Happy New Year
It is hard to believe that we’re at the close of another year.
I cannot express in word or deed how so very much we appreciate
each of you. You are such
supportive, generous folks. Charlie
and Erin are so thankful for your good wishes. Everyone has been so kind.
I’ve
never seen two kids any happier. We
are all looking forward to another great year in 2007. Thanks everyone
for a fabulous 2006! It is
your support that makes it happen.
Sincere
Sympathy
We
want to express our sincere sympathy to Nancy Copland on the loss of her
father. He had been battling
cancer for some time. Our
prayers go out to Nancy and her entire family. . . .
Robert
will be another year older on December 17th!
Happy Birthday
Road to the Horse
Reservation
Join Stoner
Ridge Farm and Friends for the phenomenal Road
to the Horse competition on March 3-4, 2007 at Tennessee
Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. The two day event will feature presentations from Stacy Westfall
(last year’s winner), Clinton Anderson, and Chris Cox. Each of these well known horse trainers will start a virtually
untrained 3 year old using natural horsemanship techniques. It is educational and entertaining to see how these great
trainers approach the task of riding their horse for the first time.
We will be ordering tickets for our group. Each general admission ticket is $54 and will include the events
for both days. Other options
are available. Check it out
at www.roadtothehorse.com.
SRF and crew will be staying at the Best Value Inn on Church Street
(615.896.6030) at a rate of $49.95 for a double room. Many hotels are available in the area.
We’ll be glad to order your tickets and reserve your room (if
you’re staying at the same hotel - for other hotels in the area, it will be less confusing if you
make the reservations). You
may include payment or we’ll be glad to add it to your invoice. I will need individual names for tickets.
Yes, I want to attend The Road to the Horse.
I will need _____ tickets for (list names below):
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
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I need a room reservation at the Best Value Inn (approximately $49.95 plus
tax)
Single room with a king sized bed (non smoking) ______________ (smoking)
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Double with two queen sized beds (non smoking) ______________ (smoking)
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Please clip and return to Stoner Ridge Farm by December
20th
January 07
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