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Lakefield Lead Line LAKEFIELD FARM NEWS Volume 1, Issue 1 Fall 2016 Barnside despite the strong wind, the interested our clients are to leaves blowing, he continued learn and the fact that we are into the woods and was fabu- all so committed in doing the lous the entire ride. He is best for the horse. I am really proving to be a won- proud to know that we stand Special points of inter- derful horse. out as being an exceptional est: stable by professionals and Fall has to be one of The year seemed to clinicians who have the op- DANDY AND JOE LEASE OPPORTUNITIES the most beautiful seasons on fly by and we had so many portunity to experience many wonderful opportunities to the farm. The trees are in- different facilities. I would WINTER BREAK FUN credible, the air is crisp and grow as a rider, and as a per- like to thank all of you who ACTIVITIES son, as well as enjoying many the horses are no longer are a part of Lakefield for CLINIC SUCCESS STORIES swishing their tails. It’s been social activities. I was making it the wonderful great getting out on the trails. thrilled to see how many peo- place it is. You are all very BOARDING AND LESSON AVAILABILITY For me to ride in the woods ple took advantage and saw special. is all about enjoying the incredible results. What is GIFT CERTIFICATES smells and the sound of the always wonderful to hear is We are excited crunching leaves underfoot. the comments from clini- about the opportunities that cians and others that visit we have planned for the com- I have been getting a our farm. They mention ca- ing year. In the meantime, lot of riding in lately. maraderie, the sharing of we will continue to take ad- Dreamer, a five year old ideas, the helpfulness, and vantage of this mild weather quarter horse, is my newest the feeling of team from eve- we have been having! Inside this issue: project and I couldn’t be hav- ryone at the barn. We are ing more fun. He is so sweet, continually told about how See you barnside! STAR OUT OF THE BOX 2 confident and has a ton of responsive and well man- Rosanne personality. The other day nered our horses are, how WINTER OPPORTUNITY 2 Star out of the Box SHOW TEAM RECAP 3 one she received in early De- terer every day and I also see cember and one she received you drinking from the wa- NON HORSE HUSBAND 4 in late September: terer outside and you don’t SPEAKS OUT seem to have a problem, Dear Star, what gives? I also read KOKO AND WENDY’S 5 something on the chalk board AWAKENING It’s me, Twink, and I have a (more than once) that said question. Are you ok? I read Twinkle, Star, and Rosemary you were a “lush,” but I don’t POWER OF INTENTION 7 on your white board that you know what that means. From time-to-time, Star has have a “drinking problem,” What is going on? but I don’t understand. I see answered letters from various Your daughter, HORSES FOR LEASE 7 horses and humans. Here is you drinking from our wa- Twinkle Star-Out of the Box (continued) Dear Twink, that Blonds historically and charged with impersonating empirically mean all good another horse! Star, send me I’m glad to know you care. I things I readily got haltered your attorney. I hear she's am fine. Some of your human and followed. The Blond Blond, but that's okay. friends are playing a joke-- groomed me while chatting Signed, making it look like I am a away, picked my feet, talked member of the Ladies of Lake- of her day ahead. So far, so BLUE MOON. field who imbibe (quite fre- good. In typical fashion, I did quently) in alcoholic bever- some funky stuff with my PS If any young colts on the ages. Don’t you worry, I leave hind legs, balancing on just farm need castration, would the imbibing to humans, and I one, which was something I y'all please be certain you know several lawyers who will learned in the circus. At this have the right horse. I can't be suing the chaps off the LoL. juncture, the Blond looked at trust anyone. LOL. me oddly, and said, Your mother, "Hmm.I've never seen him do Dear Blue, Star that before!". What do you Not to worry—humans are mean, I do this all the time, I Star insane—my lawyers (I have a Dear Star, thought. Then she looked at team) will be in contact. My my front foot, which I had human used to mistake me for Over the years I have been a placed pointed out, ballerina a chestnut Missouri Fox Trot- very good sport about many style. She said, outloud, ter, even with other humans things. I allowed your baby to "What is up with THAT?". screaming to her that I was a nurse on me, though I was Now some others came by, Bay. Someone once returned not, and am still not, and pointed out hysterically another mare to my pasture equipped for such service. I that all of the white markings thinking it was me. She was have taken very young geld- had suddenly disappeared chased unmercifully by two ings under my tutelage. from my front foot! Keep in other horses until my human (Though in recent years, I mind dear Star, that I do not (with her only grain of com- confess to trusting few horses have white markings on any mon sense) alerted Don of the WAS BLUE under age 20) I do not alarm feet. Then I heard a scream! ongoing crisis. It was long ago easily, except when being "OH MY GOD, THIS ISN'T and that horse hasn’t been IMPERSONATING ridden, just because it is still APOLLO!!". Well, I could have here for a number of years, fun to remind Her that I am a told you that! And WHOA APOLLO? but I still remember. Keep BIG HORSE! Recently how- there, ladies I have ZERO the faith—it was a minor mis- ever, I did have cause for interest in standing in for take—at least there were no worry with human guardians Apollo's VET appointment shots involved. OUCH!! and their own aging process. which undoubtedly means I was out eating hay, minding bad smells from strange Star my own business, when a buckets. ARE YOU PEOPLE lovely Blond, chatting away INSANE? Apollo and I have with another lovely Blond, been on this farm for 15 years grabbed me from the paddock and you can't tell us and brought me in. Knowing apart!!!!! I refuse to be Winter Break Fun Opportunity! While the kids are on December break, give them an experience they will remember! December 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to All Levels of Riders!! Our Barn days are filled with Horse Lover’s Dreams Includes: a group ground working lesson, hands on grooming and tacking, ride time (even bareback), feeding and care of horses, barn safety,a variety of fun horse crafts, horse games and much more! What a great holiday gift to Sign up for one or all days! give to your child! $80 per day or $200 for all 4 days Call Today or e-mail today!! 262-227-6047 or [email protected] Page 2 Synergy Equine Show Team Recap It was another successful year and Lisa who ended up tied A big thank you to Leanne for for the Synergy Equine Show for 2nd in the Limit Medal for all her hard work this year! Team on the Wisconsin the year. Hunter Jumper Association Lisa Lach (WHJA) local circuit. The team went to three WHJA shows and a schooling show Members of the team this year this year. Fun was had by all, included: Madi and Twinkle, and everyone made a lot of Kimmie and Mae, Charlotte progress in their relationships and Daisy, Cheryl and Husky, with their horses over the sea- Lisa and Drifter, and Sydney son. and Meghan both riding Huckleberry. Overall the team had a great season, bringing home several Champion, Reserve Champion and blue ribbons! Standouts for the year included Twinkle, who ended up in 3rd place overall in the Long Stirrup Hunter division; Madi who was third overall in the Long Stirrup Equitation division; LEANNE ALBERS OF SYNERGY EQUINE TRAINING AT LAKEFIELD FARM LED THE SHOW TEAM TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR! Dandy—The Perfect Gentleman For Lease Dandy is the perfect child’s your child will have opportu- beginner horse. He is the nity to spend hours with the sweetest guy and loves atten- horse and experience what it tion. Dandy has given lessons is to care for a horse. and taken children to shows for many years and is ready to Don’t miss this great experi- collect some ribbons for your ence! Call Leanne today at child. Dandy will teach your 262-227-6047 or e-mail: Dandy with a young rider cantering child and build confidence. albers.synergyequine@gmail. When you lease a horse, your com child not only gets to ride but Page 3 A Non-Horsey Husband Speaks Out… And All in Good Fun— Because having been introduced into the “horse culture” by Cheryl two years ago, I have come to understand many things about the equine world, and more importantly, about the people who ride these LARGE four legged creatures.