10/06/2024
Well we did it, we survived another year. They say that the third year in business is the hardest one but take that nonsense somewhere else! While we have been riding, training, coaching and competing for decades, Krystle's Quarters finished year three as a full time operation since we re-opened in Oregon City and we couldn’t be happier!
As many of you know this was in fact a challenging year for our family and it’s not over yet, but we want to reflect on all the growth and moments from this past year. I always go back and tally the year and it never ceases to amaze me when I make these anniversary posts on what we accomplished. This last year for us saw 313 lessons, 18 horses in for training (9 total restarts, 6 tune ups, and 3 weanlings-2yo for manners and handling) and 1 horse sold for a client. For our personal horses there were some big ups and downs. My older gaming horse had an injury and after rehab told us he was done with his former love so we retired him to just being a lesson horse and he is thriving there. Our steady old lesson boy had some things with his old body that he had to take time off for but he came back and is doing well. A previously leased lesson pony went back to his family to help teach their littles. Those all had silver linings and we are grateful for what they have given and are happy to care for them in their adjusted lives in every way we can. That said our next generation of super stars have stepped up and are handling their roles perfectly. Both the 4yos that I started the last couple years have grown immensely and I’m so proud of them. They are giving lessons regularly and are growing in skills for their futures. They have big shoes to fill but I have high hopes for them both and they are rocking their roles! I also have one big youngster for a client that hits the gaming competition trail this winter for seasoning and so far he is going to be super cool. Watch for updates on him.
This year also saw huge improvements in our facility and what we can offer our clients. We added 2 more stalls, a matted patience post, larger parking area, some add ons to our obstacle course, and of course the biggest addition was our brand new all weather 85’x150’ year round arena with lights! This has been a joy to ride in this summer but it will be a game changer to be able to offer that option year round. Previously we just had a seasonal dirt arena and our year round sand round pen (still have the round pen!) but thanks to an amazing partner and some incredible supporters, this dream project came to life and I am beyond grateful for everything that went in to it.
I sit here thinking back on the year, the moments, the work, the efforts, the aha moments for both students and horses, the times of struggle and the times I got to watch the pure joy and have my heart swell as I saw the tiniest of things become huge successes, those moments are my why. I got to meet some incredible people, see some amazing horses, make some friends that I will forever cherish, and support our community with sponsorships and clinics. I am beyond grateful for every single person that stuck with our family this year, that allowed us to be part of their journeys, that helped us grow and give back. We are excited to see what year 4 brings us and to see the continued growth in all our clients, horses, and home. A huge THANK YOU to each and every one that follows our page and shares our story. Keep an eye out for the next chapter as there will be many more opportunities for training, lessons, clinics, open haul ins, and I’m sure much more. Cheers friends and THANK YOU!!!!! 💜🩵
