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FEBRUARY 2025

Issue 16 - For the Love of Horses

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

We made it through the sub-zero temps of January!  I can already tell the days are getting longer.  I’m sure winter is not over yet, but I hope the severe cold is done.  Kudos to those who took advantage of the unmounted classes.  Many of you have got several things completed at the level you are working on.  I hear we have Blue level students now!  I think that is awesome!  Let’s enjoy the month that celebrates love by doing something we love with horses!

Robin

WHAT'S COMING

Valentine’s Party!  Help us make valentines for our horses’ stalls.  We have ideas, supplies and fun! This is a time for all of us, young and old, to enjoy each other’s company and share our love for these magnificent creatures.  Let’s show our horses and ponies some love!  There might even be treats for people, too.  For all Greenbriar students and families. 

FEBRUARY 15

Barn Buddies

11am - 2pm

Meet in the Office Barn Viewing Room

Valentine's Day Party

2pm - 5pm

In the Office Barn Viewing Room

FEBRUARY 27

Emma Frimml: Saddle Fitter to speak

on how riding affects our horses

5pm


Emma Frimml, saddle fitter and saddle maker, joined us for a Horsemanship class on Thursday January 23rd.  She taught us about different saddle trees, how they are put together, how they are shaped and how that shape fits or doesn’t fit the horses’ body.  Her life size model of a horse’s mid-section let us see what parts of the horse’s body were affected by the saddle.  It became clear just where the shoulder blade was and how much movement it had.  We were all so interested in learning that we didn’t take a single photo!

No worries!  We are having Emma back to continue sharing her knowledge with us on Thursday, February 27th at 5pm

Put it on your calendar!  You don’t want to miss it.

Share your experience with us!

What is your riding goal for this year?


What has connecting with horses done for you?

We'd love to hear about YOUR love for Greenbriar!

Summer Camp T-Shirt Logo Contest


Design a logo for our summer camp shirt.  It should include a horse at minimum, it can have people in it.  It will be a one color logo.  It should represent Greenbriar well. Use your imagination!  Please sign your name or initials on the logo somewhere.  The winner will get a T-shirt and crew neck sweatshirt in your choice of color.

Horse Lover - Barn Buddy Program

Have you ever noticed the adults and young people who always seem to be at the barn—quietly moving horses, grabbing tack, or sweeping up a corner? These dedicated individuals are our Horse Lovers, people who are passionate about being part of our barn community and eager to learn everything it takes to care for our beloved horses. If you're here, it means you're curious too! Caring for horses is rewarding, but it comes with plenty of challenges.

At Greenbriar, there are countless small but meaningful tasks that make a huge difference in the lives of our horses and the smooth running of the barn. Often, these little details are overshadowed by more urgent priorities. That’s where our Horse Lovers step in and fill the gaps—they’re mentors, role models, and guides for our students both youth and adults who want to dive deeper into the behind-the- scenes work of horse care.

If you want a meaningful role in the daily operations of the barn or lesson activities, becoming a Barn Buddy is the first step! This program is a wonderful opportunity to build connections within our community. It’s a space where students young and adults can learn from each other. Together, we create a stronger, more supportive barn family!

Program Details:

Open to students who have completed Red Level or higher.

Held on the third Saturday of each month, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Barn Buddy Activities: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Snack and Review: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Please sign up on the white board by the Saturday

before to ensure we have a mentor available for you.

Our next session is on February 15th at 11:00 AM.

Don’t forget to bring a snack!

Discover the World of Ponies 2025

Don't miss your opportunity!

A program for students aged 6-8 years of age to discover what the life of a pony is like. What does it feel like to ride a pony? What does a pony eat? Just how do you take care of a pony? Students will learn the answers to these and many other questions while participating in this fun, hands-on learning program. Imagine the conversation on the car-ride home as your child tells you about what it was like to RIDE A HORSE for the very first time!

Tuition for this program is $440.

The session is four weeks and will be held

on Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm in April.

MARCH IS FULLY BOOKED!

Click below to enroll the horse lover in your life!

Enrollment is limited to 4 students.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Saturday, March 22nd

Join us on a trip to Chicago on a Deluxe Windstar Tour bus and enjoy an afternoon of Medieval fun! This event is open to Greenbriar students and their families. Any students under 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

When you enter the arena, you will be seated in one of six sections that correspond to the Knight of the Realm you will be cheering for. During the tournament, you’ll enjoy a four-course feast, be treated to a spectacular display of equestrian skills, and witness knights jousting and competing in games of skill on horseback. The tournament culminates with incredible sword fights and the crowning of one of the Knights of the Realm as champion!

The two-hour show will include a feast of chicken, corn, garlic bread

and tomato bisque soup along with a dessert and drink. The bus will leave Greenbriar at 9am to arrive in Chicago for the 1:30 show. We expect to be back in Springville about 8pm.

Adult ticket $135

11-18 years $125

10 & under $100

Payment is due by March 1st and is non-refundable.

Summer Camp!

The summer day camp program is designed to allow students opportunities to learn horse management as well as improve their riding skills. Four areas of information are covered at each level, these include: Riding Skills, Horse Handling Skills, Equipment Knowledge and Horse Health. Each level builds on the knowledge learned in the previous level.

All camps are $420 per week. A $140 deposit is required to reserve space in a camp. Deposits are non-refundable unless cancellation or changes are made 30 days prior to the scheduled camp date.

Summer Camps will start in June!

Camp hours are 8am-12pm M, T, Th & F.

Reserve your camp sessions now to save $40!

Use code SAVE40 at checkout!

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Greenbriar Riding Academy

PO Box 435 - Springville, IA, 52336

United States

+1 319-854-7115