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Welcome to the students page. We post things of interest to Longacres Riding School students. This page is updated on a regular basis so page mark it and check in. Do you have something of interest to other students? Email us with you news item and we will post (if it is reasonable). Email: webmaster@longacresfarm.com

Crystal is gone Crystal Shadow of Longacres has passed away. Crystal who came to Longacres when she was 6 months old is ½ sister to Sara. She was 22 years-old and has been healthy all her life. On September 18, 2008, she had developed very serious colic. The Veterinarian examined her and concluded that she had a strangulated intestine and it was fatal. This can happen when a fatty tumor grows from the top of the abdominal wall. The tumor grows and hangs down and when it is long enough and the horse rolls, it can swing around a section of intestine and strangle it. This is what happened and it took Crystal’s life. Crystal was Greg’s horse replacing his Arabian Gelding. She rode all over the Cascade Mountains in her youth with Nancy (on Sara) and Greg. She had a “pushy” personality but was loyal and very dependable on the trail. She talked a lot when she wanted something. She was strong and dominated other horses. Crystal will always he remembered by Greg as a horse "looking tough but really a gentle loving horse who gave 22 years of her life to our service". Crystal is buried at Omega Farms in Noti Oregon. We will all miss her. Crystal was Greg’s horse replacing his Arabian Gelding. She rode all over the Cascade Mountains in her youth with Nancy (on Sara) and Greg. She had a “pushy” personality but was loyal and very dependable on the trail. She talked a lot when she wanted something. She was strong and dominated other horses. I will always remember Crystal for looking tough but really a gentle loving horse who gave 22 years of her life to our service. Crystal is buried at Omega Farms in Noti Oregon. We will all miss her.
4-H has started! The are meeting every Friday night starting at 5:30pm. If you want to start 4-H come to a meeting or contact Crystal.
Rolo is still doing better. Check the Rolo page for more. GO
FALL 2008 EVENTS
Movie (TBA) and pizza night - after 4-H of Friday September 12^th at 6:30 p.m. $10 cost. Open to everyone. Sign up at barn or email Crystal@longacresfarm.com. You do not have to be a current student.
New Adult Woman’s Group starts Saturday September 13^th from 12:30 pm – 2:00pm. This group will run 4 consecutive weeks. It is for beginners who want to learn riding and woman who haven’t ridden in a long time who want to get back into riding - Will go through the basics of riding, safety, tacking and grooming. Have questions or want to sign-up contact crystal@longacresfarm.com. You do not have to be a current student.
Longacres is hosting the "Savvy Starts and Stripes 4-H Club" and 4-H has open enrollment starting October 1^st for new members. The group club is run by Debbie Cushman and Crystal Wagoner. If you are interested in starting 4-H you can contact on of these two by email debbie@longacresfarm.com and crystal@longacresfarm.com or call 344-7320.
Longacres students' and 4-H'ers work on lower pasture - learn valuable knowledge while working up a sweat! Photo's GO
NEW - Video Page - we start with Patches the wonder horse. GO
The latest on Rolo - GO	Click on Image to enlarge
The 4-H Club is coming to Longacres! The "Savvy Starts and Stripes 4-H Club" will be riding here at Longacres Farm. Our club will start practicing in September of 2008. We currently have 10 members in our 4-H club. If you are interested in joining our Club please call or email for more info. Contact Crystal crystal@longacresfarm.com
Longacres T-Shirts - Get yours! Longacres Farm T-shirts will be available for purchase soon. Will come in several colors. Order your T-shirt now and get the sale price - $15.00 Contact Crystal for more info - crystal@longacresfarm.com	Click on Image to enlarge
New Photo Gallery is starting! You can preview. I will be adding to it daily...soon lots of photos! Send photos if you have them! Send to greg@longacresfarm.com GO
Mentorships Summer week long mentorship program is up and going. If you are interested in participating in a week of working with Crystal and learning what it takes to be a trainer (instructor of people and horses) talk with Crystal about getting into one of her summer week long classes. You will learn about feeding, horse care, barn maintenance, and much more! crystal@longacresfarm.com
4-H Fair – Crystal will be participating in the 4-H Fair at the Lane County Fair Grounds from July 11 to July 19^th. Three horses are going to the fair (Little JJ, Sundance, and Cruiser), plus lots of students. Crystal will be in and out so do leave messages and some of those days she will give lessons.	Click on Image to enlarge
July 2, 2008 First Summer Camp - What FUN! The first camp was a big success! We only 7 campers ages 6 to 11. The camp was not full which was good so the new camp staff could get their feet wet and work out the bugs. Actually the staff don’t need to get their feet wet they have been up to their eye balls in groups of kids in camps and many other kinds of activities for a long time. We should have some pictures soon. The next only two camps left are almost full so if you are interested and have not signed up do it yesterday!	Click on Image to enlarge
Keno? Have you wondered what happened to Keno? Read about how he is doing. Check it out GO	Click on Image to enlarge

Crystal is gone

4-H has started!

FALL 2008 EVENTS

NEW - Video Page - we start with Patches the wonder horse. GO

The latest on Rolo - GO

The 4-H Club is coming to Longacres!

Longacres T-Shirts - Get yours!

New Photo Gallery is starting!

Mentorships

Keno?