2015 February PASO Magazine

HOofbeat
HOOFBEAT from page 44
California ranch family from the
Carmel Valley area. You will find
him a patient and quiet teacher
who spent a great deal of time
with Bill and Tom Dorrance
working on understanding horses,
developing horsemanship and
participating in ranch activities
such as roping. Over time, the
Berta ranch was divided and sold,
but a little of the graciousness
with people trying to learn and
the clear, quiet ways with animals
have been retained by Ray.
He is unassuming and works
with both people and horses
wherever they are that particular
day. Having a whirlwind today?
Get to the next open clinic Feb.
21 at the Carmel Valley Trail and
Saddle Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The day will prove interactive
even if you are just observing. Ray
makes education fun for riders
and keeps the enthusiasm of the
horse brought forth. Check www.
rayberta.com. He is also available
for private or semi private lessons.
Ride From Within
A new clinician will visit Paso
April 4 and 5. James Shaw will
conduct his “Ride From Within”
Clinic at Kathy Gomer’s 805
Horse Tales at 1885 Live Oak
Road in Paso. It is important to
support private arenas and their
programs to offer a variety of educational
opportunities to the public.
Kathy is putting her seeking
new ideas and clinicians to open
eyes and minds to help the horse/
human relationship.
James uses martial arts principles
as applied to horse and rider
to improve communication and
performance for both no matter
what equine discipline. Beginning
on the ground, areas to change are
identified and then often worked
on while riding.
The $225/day fee for riders includes
lunch. There is a discount
($425) for a two day course. Auditors
with groundwork are $100/
day with lunch. Auditors $45/day.
Stabling is available, but be certain
to make reservations. Contact
Kathy (423-4694) or Kathy@prwaste.com
to reserve your spot.
Varian Way
Riding spaces are totally filled
for April’s Varian Way, but there is
hope, yet. There are some auditor
spaces available. Call or email now
to reserve your spot for this special
opportunity with world class
horsemen at the beautiful Varian
Arabian Ranch in Arroyo Grande.
Sheila and her able staff will quietly
show you how to work with
your horse eliciting his participation
no matter what breed.
Post Your Events
Check the Master Calendar for
upcoming opportunities. Want
HOOFBEAT CALENDAR
Check weather reports before
heading out. Please stay off of
trails after solid rain.
Feb. 6-8 CCCHA show, Paso
Events Center, 16 classes, spectators
admitted free, Kathy Grimes
show sec., 680-1294, kmzgrimes”@gmail.com
Feb. 7 Sundance Cow Horse
Show, Bakersfield, Mark Van-
Blankenstein. 559-936-5090
Feb. 13-15 High School Rodeo
District 4 welcomes district
7 guests 6 plus Jr. High on Sat.,
King City, reined cow horse #2,
cutting Fri. 2/13 10 a.m., Sat.
7 a.m. rodeo 8 a.m., Fri. barrels
your events included in the Hoofbeat
Master Calendar? Simply
email pertinent data to info@
calclassics.net by the beginning of
the month PRIOR to the event.
Better yet, send tentative schedules
for the year NOW. You can
update and confirm as the year
progresses. If there is a special
rider, horse or event that is worthy
of mentioning, please let us know.
ACBRA sanctioned 4:30-6:45
p.m., jackpot 7 p.m., silent acution,
dance Sat. night
Feb. 21 Ray Berta Clinic,
Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle
Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with
gourmet lunch included, educational,
interactive & fun day
with your horse, www.rayberta
.com
Feb. 22 Ranch Sorting, 8 a.m.-
5 p.m., Loftus Ranch Arena, 3965
Buena Vista Dr., Paso partners
can be located, 975-7078 Karin
Feb. 26 Schooling Rounds, intro
Please see HOOFBEAT page 46
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