Horsefeathers: Equestrian Center Enhances Facilities and Welcomes New Boarders
Lisa Everett, Equestrian Manager • April 3, 2025
The Equestrian Team remained active throughout March, focusing on maintenance, safety, and welcoming new boarders.
Highlights include:
- Continued rain preparation efforts at both facilities.
- Replaced bleacher boards near the dressage courts in the IEC infield.
- Built, painted, and installed new tack room doors in the Mare Motel.
- Organized the infield for the March 22 Cowboy Challenge presented by resident trainer Joann Henrickle.
- Started weed whacking and mowing around barns, infields, and hillsides at the IEC.
- Began spreading compost on the IEC hillside to control weeds and prevent erosion.
- Collaborated with a welder to repair corral panels, ensuring horse safety.
- Met with prospective boarders; four new horses are moving into the IEC, and one into CTWC.
- Prepared IEC corrals #6, #17, and #21 for new arrivals.
- Readied Barn B Stall 1 and the double stalls (4 & 5) for incoming horses.
- Installed stall mats in four CTWC stalls.
- The entire Equestrian Team completed First Aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification training.
Photo by Marissa Travis.
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