2007 Sitter Downs Updates

Board your horse at Sitter Downs and enjoy the trails across the road!

2007 Updates to Sitter Downs Horse Boarding
This spring, we placed "clay" around our hay bunks. This should make a better foundation. We dry lot the herd in the winter (approximately 10 acres). The dry lot is dragged consistently. The manure is composted. Do you need black dirt? See our Compost.
George stirring up the compost. Retha also does this, only she has learned not to stir into the wind!!!	July 2007 pasture - we do not overgraze our pastures.
In July 2007, the old pond was cleaned out..... The horses will have access to the pond and fresh water and they do enjoy swimming. We spend $$ on our property, after all, if you don't take care of it, it won't take care of you. We fertilize, spray for weeds, drag the pastures, brush hog, and rotate.
By the end of July 2007, our hay shed was full. We do not set out a round bale. (See The Extras).
Marvin Thomey has been coming to our facility to help with training issues. His training techniques are fashioned after Clinton Anderson. He charges $50 for the first hour and $25 for every hour afterwards. Some of his training points..... You need to show your horse that you mean to be dominant over him/her. Earn it by showing your horse that you can make him/her MOVE their feet. The real problem with most horses is that they simply don't have a proper foundation. Give them a proper foundation and almost every problem goes away on it's own. Often, if a horse is expected to change, the owner must also change. Fixing the horse's problem is usually a simple matter. Maintaining it? That's another story.	E:mail: marvin.thomey@sbcglobal.net Phone: 816-537-7899