Horsefeathers: Equestrian Center Enhances Facilities and Welcomes 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.