Wild Women
and Wine
Experience the wild side of life, with a bit of pampering!
Escape for two days, just women and their horses on the lovely East slopes of the Washington Cascades Mountains.
Next tentative dates: On hold for now. We may have this activity in 2008.
July 12-13,
2003
"Ginni and Jim,
I just wanted to thank you for another great weekend. It's so nice to get
away and have a horsey weekend. I'd like to sign up for October WW&W."
TK
Walla Walla Wild Women With Wine in August, 2003
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"Dear Ginni, Thanks so much for a glorious weekend! Without a doubt, this was the best horse camp I've attended. The facilities, food, wine, and people were all great. A special thanks to Jim M. for grooming the arena, Jim B. for his great instructing, and your daughter for the fun time in the pool and hot tub." BH |
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October 11-12, 2003
"I had a wonderful time at Wild Women. Thank you so much for the terrific
food and wine and facilities. I especially enjoyed your family, and Jim
Briggs, who helped our horses and taught us a great deal. How fortunate
you are to have him living right next door!" NU
"The weekend was just great. You have a wonderful facility, and are ideal hosts. I can't wait to get back in the saddle ... and practice what I learned. I look forward to returning for a day or a weekend ..." JS
"Thank-you so much for the wonderful weekend. Your facility and planning definitely reflect your warmth and hospitality... We'll be back." CG and S
"Thank you for the great weekend. I am certain is was more fun than .... I enjoyed the lessons with Jim and with Leslie. The food was delicious (again), the company was entertaining and I loved spending time with my horse. THANKS!" SH
"Just wanted to let you know that i had a wonderful time. Your property is beautiful. Getting to see an elk at dusk was a real treat for both Checkers and myself. I would love to come back sometime and bring my husband and his bicycle. The meals and hospitability were beyond my expectations." GM
Wild Women and Wine July 2004,
"Life is so busy. I have been meaning to write a thank you note to you. I thoroughly enjoyed the July Wild Women and Wine weekend. Especially the Blue Moon drink and Saturday night Dinner! Everything was fabulous. I came back so relaxed my husband and kids weren't sure what happened but (thought) that I should go again. I loved the food, the place, the riding, the other participants and did I say the food? Hopefully I can come next year...."
CW
Wild women and Wine August 2004,
"I'm sorry is has taken so long for me to write and tell
you how much fun I had at your 'Wild Women and Wine' in August. I can't
remember when I had so much fun. We haven't stopped talking about it.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Also, we went back and shared what a wonderful place you have .....
Have a great day and hope to hear from you soon."
KH
Thanks for your thoughts!
We are taking non-refundable reservations. Send your name, address, phone number, email address, riding level/ability, boarding needs, dates you are interested in, email address, and $50.00 to:
Elk
Haven Equestrian Center
Wild Women
201 Elk Haven Rd.
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Experience includes:
4 hours a day in
small group instruction
flat work, grid work, ground-work, cross-country
Wine-tasting, Moon-light ride
Horse management skills
Fun meals
Outside Stalls available
Camping available/restrooms and showers
Personal accommodations are not provided. No stallions!
All this for
$150.00
Includes outdoor stalls, camping privileges, riding passes,
lessons, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, dinner w/wine, and all the
humor you can enjoy.
For more information: Call Ginni at 509-674-2317 or email: millerion@cleelum.com
Instructors:
Jim Briggs: Solid foundation & gymnastics
Other instructors to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is level of
horses/riders?
This will be our fourth year for Wild
Women. We have had every level: "returning rider" after
15 years away, the majority who may ride weekly and jump
2'7", non-jumpers, trainers who have jumped prelim and have
done 4th level dressage. (4th level was in a class by herself!).
This year's group so far, are all experienced... first-2 level
dressage and jumping.
How many
participants?
We try to keep participants to 10.
We've turned people away, for we don't want too many.
Is there someone that
attended that I could ask about their experience?
We have had local participants, some
from Wenatchee, Spokane, and Tri-Cities, Walla Walla and Gig
Harbor. We could put you in touch with someone.
Have you a horse I may
rent for the weekend?
We have a couple of horses at this
point that are available. The cost will be $25 a day or $50 for
the Wild Women Event. We have and will provide the tack.
Where do the participants
stay?
Some camp in tents. Some have campers, etc. Others do the hotel
or bed and breakfast thing. We can provide additional information
regarding local lodging if you wish. Just let us know what kind
of accommodations you seek.
What facilities are
available for my horse?
We provide outside wooden stalls, we do have 5 indoor stalls, and
we have large paddocks (with electric tape/wire).
Who are this year's
instructors?
Each year we change our instructors a
bit: In the past we've used Janice Bryant, from Gig Harbor, an
eventer at prelim level, Barb McBride, an advanced dressage
rider, Julie Stephens, a hunter-jumper from Spokane. We use Jim
Briggs for our cross-country and ground manners. More information
as soon as we get their commitment.
Do we have to jump?
Actual jumping in the past has been an
option, we worked on seeing a line and getting the distances
correct by using a course on the ground! (Then after lunch we did
make a course from this and many rode the course.) Cross-country
is schooled- we have everything from 18" to prelim jumps,
usually we school the buggers, water and ditches! This July we
worked on the scary things, good for the eventers or the trail
horse...we walked over tarps, walked through ditches and over
bridges...my horse jumped the bridge much to my surprise!
Do we need to make
reservations?
Interest has been high this year.
Please get your deposit in to assure your place.
What do I need to bring?
For ground manners, something we always try to include, you need
a halter and lead rope. The stalls all need a stall guard, or a
long rope to tie across, a jacket for the evening weather and
your best horse stories to share.
Comments on July 2002's event:
"Thank you
so much for the wonderful wine and women experience. Your
ranch, your family, the dogs, the food, the lessons, and the
other women were
all terrific! I hope to be able to attend next year!" LW
"I just
wanted to let you know what a fun time I had at Wild Women.
Thank you for all your generosity. The food was wonderful,
as usual.
I am sure I will see you again next year." TK
"Just a
quick note to let you know how much fun I had at the wild women
and wine event. I am still telling all my friends about the great
time
we all had....
I can't wait to come back next year. Please put my name down for
another
fun filled adventure!! Do you do any other camps for spouses? I
know
that my husband would love to do something similar if we could
both
come. Again thanks soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" PP