Chilly Fun at the 2013 C Retreat

Camp St. Croix was once again the venue for the annual Northern Lakes C Retreat.  Over the last weekend in October, 10 pony clubbers from various clubs throughout the region, gathered for a weekend of leadership building exercises, rock climbing, rope halter making and several great horse management seminars.

Friday evening started out with the basics of making a rope halter and enjoying a movie.  Saturday morning was chilly but was a fun -- 3 retreat participants were able to climb all the way to the top of the rock climbing wall and ring the bell!

Rock climbers at the C Retreat

Later in the day a farrier demo showed participants how to set and pull shoes.  The farrier also brought along some unique and somewhat unfamiliar farrier tools.

Additional topics included the importance of creating a solid conditioning schedule and a local equine vet shared knowledge on equine vaccinations.

Sunday morning the retreat ended with information about land conservation and trailer safety.

Although the weather was chilly, a good time was had by both pony clubbers and parent chaperones.

Balancing team building

Thank you to Kimberwicke and Two Rivers' pony clubs for serving as the organizing clubs for this year's C Retreat.

Working together to cross the bridge

How to make your own rope halter & MORE!

What could be better than spending a weekend with your pony club friends, learning how to make your very own rope halter, having fun in team building activities and learning valuable horse management knowledge???  If you want to join in the fun, then register NOW for the Northern Lakes Region annual "C" Retreat.  The registration deadline has been extended to October 10!

The C Retreat is open to D3 members ages 12 and up as well as older D2 members by DC approval.
Horse management topics presented this year will include: 

*conformation faults and how this can lead to illnesses;
*poisonous plants;
*trailer safety;
*developing conditioning programs for your horse;
*parasites;
*farrier demo

Also part of the weekend will be a fun activity to make your very own rope halter!

Visit the region's "C" retreat information page at:  http://www.northernlakesponyclub.org/c-retreat
to find all the forms you will need to register.

Contact Beth Whilock with any questions ewhillock@msn.com