Summer Haven Stables

06/10/2023

It is the perfect morning for a horse show at Summer Haven Stables!

06/09/2023

Updated class counts. We have a few more late entries coming than this, but regardless stirrups can combine & modified/low can combine! 

06/07/2023

Added 18 inch & 2 foot classes by request to Jump into June Sunday schedule! Send those entries in & hope for no “puddle jumping”!

05/11/2023

Looking forward to bluer skies & sunshine for the Jump Into June show June 10-11 at Summer Haven Stables! Come join us for a fun show featuring Hunter, equitation, jumper & Outreach classes! Prize list & entry form are now live on the CHJA website!

https://www.chja.org/show/jump-june-summer-haven

04/09/2023

What an awesome day for HAE! Congratulations to all our riders and horses but here are some highlights 🌟Fishie and Hailey: won the Hunter U/S at their first show 🌟Santina and Trish: Champion in Poles 🌟Max and Peyton: won the EQ flat class 🌟Evie and Brie: Reserve Champion in Medium Stirrup EQ 🌟Fishie and Rebecca: Champion in .70s jumper at her first show! I love our team Thank you Maggie and for putting on such a great show!

04/08/2023

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JTW5UG2n7rF2mzFcS2ZbS28hKqWZOoo-/view?usp=share_link

03/12/2023

Disobedience is a sign of intelligence.

Read that again.

An animal who will blindly obey you, no matter the circumstance, and never choose to advocate for themselves, is not an animal displaying intelligence.

They are displaying their ability to learn and follow instructions but if that always comes above their own innate needs, bodily discomfort and overall welfare, they are not making the more intelligent decision.

The act of saying no, while being aware of risk of punishment for it, is an act of self advocacy and is a sign of intelligence.

Having a mind of their own rather than becoming a vessel for their trainer to control is your animal showing you intelligence.

As trainers, we put way too much emphasis on obedience at any cost and this has resulted in a lot of normalized shutdown in horses.

It’s resulted in us applauding trainers for having robotically obedient horses who do their every bidding without question. Never having an opinion of their own.

If we want blind obedience without any regard for emotional, physical or mental well-being, I think what we are looking for is a bicycle, not a horse.

02/27/2023

Safe Haven Champion USHJA & Champion Tucson Low Hunter ❤️ Arizona Winter Circuit

02/18/2023

12/21/2022

This is why I do not like hay nets in stalls! People think it’s nice to give their horses 24 hour access to hay but this is unsafe! (Photo not from our barn, but taken at a horse show by night check.)

12/10/2022

Successful day at Fountain Valley School for our IEA team! 

11/14/2022

Great show at warm & well run Tucson Fall Classic Horse Shows! 3 championships for Safe Haven. Who’s coming with us next time??!!

10/14/2021

Summer Haven Fun Show October 24th To be held at: Summer Haven Stables 39681 Swift Creek Cir. Elizabeth CO, 80107 For Information call: Maggie Hardwick 303-910-3602 Weather is always questionable at this time of year, please check the Summer Haven Stables page for news o...

08/04/2021

Good article about the costs of showing in general

An entire week dedicated to ponies? A trip to Pony Finals could be the highlight of your child’s pony career but that comes with a price. Learn about the cost of a trip to Pony Finals.

05/29/2021

True Words:

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning with someone who claims to be an "coach" and all they learned is how to see-saw a horse's head down and chuck their body over a fence like a champion. All coaching is not equal.

But what happens when you have a good coach? One that opens their program to you, takes you under his/her wing? Becomes invested in your success? When you essentially become part of the "family"...

Eventually, something will happen...

Coach tells you that you are not Karen O'Connor 2.0, and not ready to make the move up to the next level.
Coach says you need to go back and fix some holes in your training.
Coach says you have developed a bad habit, and it needs to be fixed before you can accomplish your goals.
Coach says you need to make sure that your horse is being ridden (not just hanging out at the barn).
Coach says you need to dedicate more time to studying the sport, not just riding.
Coach says it isn't a "horse" problem, it is a "you" problem.

People have become increasingly more reactionary. More easily offended. In lieu of everyone getting a trophy, it is so hard to hear these words from people you admire. Some of the best coaches will be the toughest. Not ones that tear you apart constantly, but coaches that aren't afraid to have the tough conversations with you. Or conversations that you may not have wanted to have.

But remember, a good coach is in YOUR corner. They want YOU to achieve success. They dedicate so much more than an hour of time to your growth not only as a rider but as a horseman. Maybe you are burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle), and you need a reality check that this sport requires more of your time and focus.

These conversations can hurt, but while it may sting at first.... take a second. Think about why your coach is against you moving up right now, why your coach is saying to wait until the summer to be a working student, why your coach is saying that you should not enter the show until the homework and flat work is done.

Surround yourself with coaches that aren't afraid to have these tough conversations with you. You don't want or need a "cheerleader" coach. You are paying you for your coach’s expertise... the positives and the criticism. Let them help make the best decisions for your horse, and for your program. The lessons on the horse and the lessons off of the horse. Are you ready? Are you doing what is best by your horse? You owe it to yourself and your horse....

*** Copied and modified from Courtney Sendak

04/16/2021

Updated prizelist for the CHJA No More Snow show April 25-26. The weather forecast looks warm & sunny & we hope you can join us! Hunters & equitation on Saturday, outreach & jumpers on Sunday. Due to the recent EHV cases in Colorado, health certificates are now required for the safety of all of our horses. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dv774vKTFdPluv-9tk6iiNSQPEd5c_CC/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWT7k3MJPsthVK5OYE7ghUr5o87O2AxC/view?usp=sharing

03/27/2021

Welcome to Spring Prize List & Entry Form!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DiEuoWr8Z1VyZ87lyBq8KjQWK0-58zSl/view?usp=sharing

02/21/2021

Congratulations Summer Haven team in the IEA Regional Finals today! Lizzie & Madie complete their seasons with personal bests, having competed in Regionals for the first time this year! Cambelle Clark completes her IEA career with honors as Region 2 High Point Rider of the Year in her class! We wish Cambelle & Abbie Raible all the best in college! Congratulations to Madden Howland who will be moving onto Zone 8 Finals, qualifying in both of her classes! And thank you to our horses who were fantastic today!

09/24/2020

Get ready! This is where trying to blanket gets really fun 🤣

08/05/2020

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JuzxBQ6FKb6hfr1qvniFLxB46lXhzl5twUujQl8NqTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Saturday August 15 schooling show! Here are links to the prizelist & entry form. Hope to see you there!

Horse Name: S*x Foaling Date Color Age Height Size Green Year Primary Owner Name: DOB Owner Email Address: Owner Signature-I have read/agree to Federation Entry Agreement below Owner Address City/State/Zip Cell Phone: Home Phone: Em...

07/26/2020

Horse girls can relate!!

06/08/2020

Thank you to everyone who participated in the CHJA Jump into June show this weekend! Kenney Show Management Services, Inc. did a great job keeping us all safe. Thanks to each & everyone who staffed the show, volunteered, exhibited & supported!  We look forward to more in the future!

05/31/2020

We had fun and learned a lot at the Karen Healey clinic today! Grateful to have such outstanding clinicians locally the past couple weeks to support our continuing education.

05/26/2020

We had a great time attending the Chris Kappler clinic at Forest Edge Farm this past weekend. A lot of new exercises to practice at home! Thank you Karen Goodell for hosting!

04/17/2020

Nacho, our quality control supervisor at Summer Haven, is pleased to announce that the cat condo is completed, installed & the cats are contained for the day. They will be released at night to hunt! No cats in the arena 😁

02/19/2020

Congratulations & thank you to everyone who was on the Summer Haven Stables IEA team this year! Big congrats to those who qualified for Regionals—Brooke, Cambelle, Hannah & Rory!! And Rory on an outstanding 1st place in a big class to earn a spot at Zones in Scottsdale!!! I am so proud of you all!

02/14/2020

Nice place to show Summer Haven riders!

CEP is proud to be chosen as the production and management company for the 2020 New Mexico Hunter Jumper Association horse shows, held at the beautiful HIPICO Santa Fe facility in historic Santa Fe, New Mexico. Three shows, all licensed to the NMHJA as USEF Regional I (B) rated Hunter and Jumper 1, take place April 3-5, May 29-31 and September 25-27.
The prize list for the April show is now available online at cepshows.com. We hope to see you there!!

01/30/2020

🤣🤣🤣 all of this....

https://heelsdownmag.com/the-honest-horse-show-bill/

There are so many line items on a horse show bill. Despite there being so many items on your bill, if we’re being honest, there really could be more.

01/24/2020

Every rider should understand the work & physical demand that goes into caring for horses on a daily basis.

01/09/2020

For those wanting to go next weekend let’s discuss!