Mill Creek Blog

Congratulations Mario and Olivia!

2010-02-14T12:00:00.001-08:00

School Horse Manager Mario Trejo and his wife, Olivia, are now proud parents! Baby girl Yuliana was born on December 5, 2009 at 1:06am. She was 6 lbs., 5 ounces and 19 inches. We're so happy for both of you!

Price Change for Semi-Private Lessons Effective 3/1/10

2010-01-16T12:45:00.001-08:00

Dear Mill Creek Clients,

Please note that effective March 1, 2010, the price for semi-private lessons will change to $60 per rider, regardless of the number of riders in the class (from 2 -4 riders). As in the past, lessons with 5 or more riders, will be considered group lessons.

New Phone on the Patio at Mill Creek

2009-10-15T11:33:00.001-07:00

Since we don't have cell phone reception at Mill Creek, we now have another phone for public use. It's located on the patio near the vending machines. The number is (310)455-0402. It receives calls, can dial 911 and makes local calls for free. Most calls, however, require a phone card, so unless you are calling someone in Topanga, please make sure to have one on hand if you need to make phone calls from the barn.

New Horses at Mill Creek! Congratulations New Horse Owners!

2009-09-25T11:53:00.001-07:00

Sylvia Wong and her new dressage horse, Loren, a Prix St. Georges/Intermediare 1 level horse.

Kate Poulos and her new training level event horse, Prince William from the Pacific Northwest.

Paulina Montgomery has purchased Kings Cross by the Grand Prix dressge horse Kingston. Kings Cross was formerly ridden and trained by Joe McKinley.

Madison Montgomery has purchased Bally Mac an Irish gelding with a jumpers and eventing background.

All the best to our new owners.

Mill Creek Sleepover 2009!

2009-09-13T11:16:00.000-07:00

Cory graciously hosted another Mill Creek Sleepover for students in tents in the big ring. Pizza, snacks and games were provided by Mill Creek. Lindsay Smith and Lorie Fee chaperoned. Everyone had a great time! Thanks for making this possible Cory!

Click here for a few photos of the sleepover.

Go Madi! Once again, Madison Reeb qualifies for the NAJYR Championships!

2009-07-13T23:37:00.001-07:00

Madison Reeb has qualified for the second year in a row for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships! Madi and her horse Raquel will be part of the Area VI Young Rider team competing at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 26 - 29. Visit the NAJYRC site for more info and look for updates on the Area VI website.

You may remember that Madi finished 5th in the One Star on her horse Idle Bells last year. Best of luck Madi!

Check back here for the final results!

Fabulous New Mill Creek Polo Shirts!

2009-06-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

Mill Creek would like to extend a big thanks to Sara Chang for designing our fabulous new polo shirts! She is making them available to us at cost, so they are very reasonably priced:

Children's Sizes: $15
Adult Sizes: $20

The shirst are available in Green and in White (pictured below)! Get them while they last--they are selling out FAST!

What's Going on with the Dressage Rings?

2009-06-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

In case you were wondering...

Both rings are having Airfoot™ installed. Airfoot is a "mixture of nylon, rubber, foam, and fiber designed to reduce compaction, promote water retention, and help bind sand together." It's dust free and easy on the horses feet and legs. The Dressage Rings are being renovated and redesigned by Ranch Performance -- a fantastic company that Cory says is a joy to work with and is doing a beautiful job!

We think you (and your horses) will appreciate this improvement!

Mill Creek Easter Egg Hunt 2009

2009-04-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

The Easter Egg Hunt was a great success!

See more photos!

Spring Day Camp in April!

2009-03-19T10:48:00.000-07:00

Day Campers can now get a head start on Summer Camp! We are offering a spring horse camp for levels 1 - 4!

Session 1 is April 7th - 10th; Session 2 is April 14th - 17th:

First level - Tues. and Thurs. 9am - 2pm
Second level - Wed. and Fri. 9am - 2pm
Third level Tues. and Thurs. 10am - 3pm
Fourth level - Wed. and Fri. 10am - 3pm

Weekend camp for level 1 - 4 remains the same. Weekday afternoon classes for level 1 - 4 are not being offered those two weeks. Private and semi private classes may be scheduled instead. Parents can schedule spring camp on their regular lesson request form.

Join Us for Mill Creek's Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

2009-03-09T13:43:00.000-07:00

Our Annual Hunt is Saturday, April 11 at Noon! Children and All Family Members are welcome! We have lots of Candy and Prizes!

See more photos from last year's Easter Egg Extravaganza!

Congratulations Andrew Chang and Carol Lieberman!

2009-03-05T10:06:00.000-08:00

Andrew Chang and Carol Lieberman are first time horse owners! Andrew's family just purchased the lovely Warmblood gelding Manolo. Long time Mill Creeker Carol is now the proud owner of the Thoroughbred mare, Sage--a wonderful schoolmaster!

Congratulations to you both!!!

Special Lessons Offered on President's Day, February 16

2009-02-13T08:26:00.000-08:00

On Monday, February 16th, President's Day:

We are offering the following classes:

Jamie:
10 am and 1pm combined first and second level camp - $70
11am and 2pm combined third and fourth level camp - $70

Cory:
10am BN / N jumping
11:30 dressage

Joe and Lindsay are available for private lessons. Please call the office to schedule. In the event of rain on Monday,call the office prior to coming to Mill Creek to find out the status of lessons.

Christmas & New Year's Eve Lessons, 2008

2008-11-24T08:43:00.001-08:00

Back by Popular Demand!

We will be offering the following lessons on Wednesday 12/24 & 12/31:

9am - Adult and BN Dressage w/ Lindsay
10am - Private horses Dressage w/ Lindsay
10am - BN/N Jumping w/ Cory
11am - A family trail ride with Joe
11am - 2nd and 3rd level with Jamie
12pm - 3rd and 4th level with Joe

Goodbye from Grace Chucla

2008-08-28T22:29:00.000-07:00

Grace has returned to Pomona College and she wants everyone to know that she will miss them, but plans to come back and teach during the winter break.

We'll miss you, too, Grace. Good luck at school this year!

Mill Creek is Taking a Vacation!

2008-08-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

In order to give the hard-working school horses, staff and trainers at Mill Creek a well-deserved vacation, Mill Creek will be closed from September 1 - 15, 2008. During that time, Mill Creek will be open to boarders only, but no lessons or training services will be available.

Hours for boarders are as follows:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7am - 8pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 7am - 5:30pm
Monday: 2:30 - 5:15pm

During the break, Robyn will continue to teach lessons (on privately owned horses only) to prepare for Copper Meadows. Please book these lessons directly with Robyn.

All regular lessons and services will resume on September 16.

Madison Reeb is a 2008 Young Rider Team Candidate!

2008-08-12T09:08:00.000-07:00

UPDATE! Maddy won 5th place out of 30 competitors in the One Star Young Rider Championship! Congratulations Maddy!

Congratulations to Madison Reeb and her horse Idle Belles! They are Area VI candidates for the One Star Young Rider Eventing Team. We are very proud of Maddy for this accomplishment! Young Riders who qualify for these FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships each year are among the very top in their equestrian discipline. Best of luck to Maddy at the championships in Colorado this year!

The Mill Creek Barbecue Dinner Party is October 4th!

2008-08-01T09:29:00.000-07:00

Please join us on the evening of October 4th for great food, fun and friends. The party will begin at 5pm at Mill Creek. There will be surprise entertainment! Everyone is welcome, just be sure to RSVP in the office (call (310)455-1116) by September 20th.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no lessons after 2pm on October 4.

Pony rides are here!

2008-08-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Ranger and Brady have offered their services so our "too young for lessons crowd" can have a chance to ride. The rides (lead by our older sudents) are 15 minutes in length for $15. Riders must be at least 4 years old and parents must sign a release in the office. Rides are offered Wednesdays and Sundays. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the end of the L-barn. You may also call the office (310-455-1116) to book a ride.

Congratulations Toni Hubenette on Winning High Point at Flintridge

2008-06-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

Toni Hubenette with her horse Donizetti won the Cornerstone/Markel High Point Series Champion - Amateur Division at the Flintridge Dressage Show on May 23 - 25, 2008. Congratulations Toni! We're so proud of you!

(photo couresty of Elaine Rosenberg)

A Special Way to Remember Annie

2008-04-26T11:01:00.000-07:00

Cory has received Annie's tail hair from Doctor Boles' office and is making it available to anyone who would like to honor her memory by using it to have horse hair jewelry made. If you are unfamiliar with this art form, you can see some excellent examples at Nannasalmi Horsehair Jewelry or Twisted Tails.

Ask in the office for more information and recommendations for jewelers to use.

Goodbye to our Beloved Annie

2008-04-17T00:47:00.000-07:00

We had to say goodbye to our dearest Annie on April 16 after she colicked the evening before. An emergency vet was called in and she was immediately trailered to Dr. Boles' office in a special trailer with a camera so she could be watched on the way. Sadly, she was too sick and he could not save her. Annie would have been 19 years old this Saturday (April 19).

Annie was probably the most popular and well-loved school horse of all time at Mill Creek. She was a kind and giving horse who gave many, many riders the confidence to grow in their riding. Annie has been at Mill Creek since she was 5 months old and was a registered Belgian Draft Horse (see a copy of her papers).

Please be sure to visit the Annie photo gallery, which includes photos of baby Annie.

Annie will be deeply missed by all of us.

Happy 28th Birthday Tom Cat!

2008-04-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

Merete Goldberg's fabulous horse Tom Cat just celebrated his 28th Birthday with a little party at Mill Creek on March 30!

See more photos from Tom Cat's party... (photos courtesy of Lorie Fee)

Horses in the Hood - March 2008

2008-04-13T23:22:00.000-07:00

See photos from the Bradley/Milken Family Youth Center HHLA camp in March.

Photos courtesy of Lorie Fee

Mill Creek Easter Egg Hunt 2008

2008-03-25T23:37:00.000-07:00

We had another exciting and fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt this year!

Many more adorable photos are available!