Do You Have a License For That Thing?

That Tommy is a working horse.  Here, Katie and Scott are taking him for a spin to check out all of the lessons he learned during his 3 months in Amish Country, Pa.  A huge Mack Hill "Thanks" to Craig and Kelly MacCorquodale who have helped us in too many ways to list as we take on this new challenge.  

Hey Kids... Let's Do a Show....

Tucker, Toby, Chexy, Blaze, Maverick, and Chip are headed to the AQHA show on May 18! Barn Manager and Instructor, Gabe will be coaching the riders. If you are interested in showing....let your instructor know so we can get you in on the future shows. If you ride one of these horses, and may want to join us at the show -- let your instructor know!  Wish us well as Mack Hill hopes to bring home the blues!!

Check out the pictures!

If you haven't checked out the pictures that Scott has taken, get to it!   It is a great learning tool for you to look at your position while on the horse... especially over fences.

There are a bunch of you jumping ahead of the horse.  If you don't know what it looks like, look for someone who is standing forward in the saddle with their crotch over or in front of the pommel of the saddle, while the horse is about to leave the ground.  This is dangerous as you could go flying over the ears if they stop suddenly in front of the jump.

Look too, for a good release of the horse's head in the air.  These horses are saints for continuing to jump while their heads are being held back by the rider.  If I was a horse, I would quit jumping! Special pats for the good horses who are teaching you to jump.

Instructors would be more than happy to discuss your position with you.  You can learn so much!

Thanks to Scott for providing the opportunity to critique ourselves.

You can find the pictures on the right side of this page, under the Links, under Mack Hill Photos.

Enjoy!

We Got Us a Princess....

Mack Hill welcomes Fancy S'mancy a/k/a "Princess" who is on trial at Mack Hill for the next two weeks.  She is 16.2 hands and double registered as a Paint and Pinto. She is 11 years old and ready to start jumping.  Her owner bought her from Townsends Training Farm and showed her in both English and Western classes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Those who have ridden her already say that she "floats" through her gaits and is a very comfortable ride.   And she is a looker... 

Discount shopping at Stone Pony Tack Shop

A special opportunity for Mack Hillers to to their pre-season shopping with at least a 15% discount.  Linda, the owner, has offered the discount to us when we come and shop on Monday, May 12th. They close at 5pm.  If we get a good size crowd, the discount could be even greater!

Mercy will be on hand to help guide you in making the correct purchases for either practice or the show ring.

Even if it is not in your budget to do a bunch of shopping, at least come by to price out your future purchases and make wish lists!

You can contact Mercy with questions by emailing her at mercycarr@hotmail.com.

Field Trip to Keene

Miki Clements-Collier is taking a car load of interested folks to watch a show in Keene on May 18th. The cost is $10 to cover the gas. Miki will meet participants in Peterborough at 9:00 am. Please contact her if you would like to particpate.

A Clean Sweep....

A huge Mack Hill "Thank You" to riders Hannah Rees, Lauren Weinstock, and Jess Rettig and instructor Miki Clements-Collier for their work on the first annual Spring Clean Up Day! You all did a wonderful job helping us shed the reminants of the long winter. Gold stars for you! Thanks again.