RB ARENA
15715 Newcomb Road, Middlefield, OH 44062
440-552-6194

HORSES FOR SALE
  Talk with me before beginning your search for your new horse.
  I specialize in making that perfect match of horse and rider!

HORSE TRAINING
  Colts started  ~  Problem horses  ~  Tune ups

"Tucker" is Rich Bradshaw's Training Stable's Horse of the Month. He is owned by Dana Iacovetta of Chesterland, Ohio. Dana is a first time horse owner and has not had much experience with horses. Rich is training Tucker, giving him the background and experiences he will need to make Dana that been there--done that horse who will be fun and safe for her to ride. He is also helping Dana to learn to ride him so that they can become that horse and rider team for years to come.

RANCH COWBOY OBSTACLE COURSE
Let me help you train your horse to be more confident!

Rich Bradshaw and RFD TV host of "Best of America by Horseback," Tom Seay, at the Cuyahoga County OHC 3 Day Metro Parks Trail Ride Ranch Obstacle Course presented by Rich and judged by Tom. Watch for Rich and Tom to appear on the TV show soon!

Rich Bradshaw and Jill Chuha, winner of the Ranch Horse Obstacle Challenge at the Ohio Horse Council 3 Day Metro Parks Trail Ride presented by Rich and judged by TV host Tom Seay. Watch for them on Best of America by Horseback on RFD TV on Tuesday, September 7th at 7 pm eastern time!

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RANCH COW SORTING

This month we have two co/cow sorters of the month. Donna Boggs and Chris Shulman organized the Monday night practices for cow sorters who want to try the sport and play at it for fun. That was five years ago and the Monday night group is still going strong in their fifth year and growing larger every year!

A lifelong horse enthusiast and long time rider, Donna Boggs has been involved in many equine disciplines. Although she started riding saddle seat and western, through most of her riding career she rode and showed hunt seat on the A circuit with "Lewis and Lewis." She competed at the regional level, culminating with a qualification for the national finals at Harrisburg. During this time she and her husband, Jack, developed a stable of race horses that they still have today. Having ridden in several disciplines early on, it wasn't much of a stretch to return to the western style of riding when her show career was over. Having spent many years showing,she wasn't interested in competing anymore, but was still interested in riding and improving her western skills. After watching an old friend ride on cows, she decided that would fit right in with her new plan of trail riding and just having fun with her horse. She sold all of her english tack and bought a western horse, western saddle and bridle. There was only one obstacle. All of the people who did "cows" were competing. The group she rode with was gearing up for the competitions and she felt like she was interfering with their practice sessions. After a conversation with Rich, they decided to form a new group that would learn about cows, but the emphasis would be on education and fun, and not competition. This group has gone from "Cow Work 101" to "Cow Work 501" and is still going strong. After five years, they are still considered the beginner group, and welcome all the newbies, but don't get in the way if they need to sort a cow out of the herd!

My name is Christine Shulman. I fell off my first horse when I was five years old. In my teens, I lived and breathed horses. I showed western pleasure and rode for several well-known trainers. I even majored in equestrian management at Wooster College. Now let's fast forward several decades, and horses are still my number one passion. My husband and I own a horse farm in Novelty,Ohio, where we formerly bred world-class halter paint and quarter horses. I now spend my summer days riding my little cutter, Cat, in the wonderful Metropark system throughout Northeast Ohio. And, once a week a group of us head to the Geauga County Fairgrounds (or to Rich's outdoor arena, depending on the weather) where Rich teaches us the fine art of cow sorting. It's really just a chance for us to have fun and get the most out of our horses in an environment where our age and skill level don't matter at all. Even though I'm in my 50's, when I'm out sorting cows, I feel like I'm back in my 20's. 

  RANCH SORTING PRACTICE  
      Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30 at RB Arena in Middlefield, Ohio--Weather Permitting

       Sunday, September 12 at noon at RB Arena in Middlefield, Ohio--Weather Permitting

       Sunday, September 19 at noon at RB Arena in Middlefield, Ohio--Weather Permitting

       Sunday, September 26 at noon at RB Arena in Middlefield, Ohio--Weather Permitting

            NEW FORMAT!!!  $35 cattle charge  $5 timer fee  $5 jackpots to follow

      Also, Monday, Aug. 2, 16, and 30 at 6:30 pm at RB Arena, Middlefield, Ohio

      Monday, Sept. 13 and 27 at RB Arena, Middlefield, Ohio

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COME JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

                  NORTH COAST RANCH SORTING CHALLENGE!

                                  $1400 ADDED MONEY!

OPEN 2 MAN CLASS!  LIMITED 2 MAN CLASS!  OPEN/LIMITED CLASS!

LAKE COUNTY FAIR  SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 AT 1:00 PM!

Congratulations to our winners!

Open Ranch Sorting

1st     $365    Jeff McNish and Pam Bradshaw

2nd     $231    Jim Weise and Pam Bradshaw

3rd     $154     Rex Davis and Pam Bradshaw

Limited Ranch Sorting

1st     $221      Ron Folsom and Pam Klann

2nd     $166     Dale Puruczky and Judi Smego

3rd     $124     Joyce Parks and Judi Smego

4th       $83     Martha Lechene and Dona Davis

5th      $62     Martha Lechene and Ron Folsom

6th      $34     Ray Smego and Dona Davis

Open Limited Ranch Sorting

1st     $302     Larry Kroh and Pam Bradshaw

2nd     $227     Jason Klann and Pam Bradshaw

3rd     $170     Jeff McNish and Dee Kroh

4th     $113     Pam Klann and Jessie Bradshaw

5th      $85     Dee Kroh and Jessie Bradshaw

6th      $47     Ann Puruczky and Jessie Bradshaw

GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 7:00 PM!

For more information contact Rich Bradshaw at 440-834-1201 or cell phone 440-552-6194.

 WESTERN LESSONS
  Young or old, it's never too late to enjoy riding! Your horse or mine.

This month Jeffrey Carver and Ty Hill are Rich Bradshaw's Training Stable's co/lesson people of the month. Six year old Jeffrey Carver lives in Hambden with Mom and Dad, and his two brothers, Justin and Jacob. He is in kindergarten at Parr School. Jeffrey loves "Mr. Rich," Patrick, and bull riding. He has been taking lessons for one year. And, Jeffrey is a cancer survivor! He had brain cancer and, through hard work, is now back to his favorite activity--riding! Congratulations, Jeffrey!  Ty Hill is 14 years old. He attends Summit Academy in Warren. Ty has ADD and riding lessons have been very beneficial for him. He lives in Claridon with Grandma Sandy and his sister, Liz. Ty has been taking lessons from Rich for 2 years and also helps around the barn. He is pictured on Susan Veseley's good horse, Peppy. Congratulations, Ty!

 MAPLE LEAF CATALOGED SALE
  Spring and Fall  ~  Next sale is Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, Ohio. Tack sells at 9:00 am. Performance demonstration is at 12:00 noon. Horses sell at 1:30 pm.

Check back on our site soon to see a preview of some of the well trained horses we have to offer!!!

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