Posted on July 24, 2009 - by mckenzie
Sara on Scoobie Doo
Blackhawk Equestrian Center Director Jil Wickander will be sharing her extensive knowledge of horses with the next generation throughout the summer months.
This last week, Jil spent an afternoon with Sara who learned about grooming a horse, how to identify different types of saddle pads and how to saddle a horse. Scoobie Doo, [...]
Posted on July 23, 2009 - by mckenzie
Blackhawk on the River is a plant lover’s utopia. With the many edible, medicinal and fiber plants, a guided walk with Jil will open new eyes to the wonders surrounding you. Spring will find you adding plants to your salads, summer will bring many home remedies to mind, and fall will surround you with color [...]
Posted on July 11, 2009 - by mckenzie
A cowboy in the making – Egg gathering – Fresh peas from the garden
This week, kids of all ages descended on the Blackhawk Ranch House to experience the lifestyle of days gone by. Pony rides, egg gathering, picking fresh treats from the garden and chasing chickens were all part of the fun! If you missed [...]
Posted on July 11, 2009 - by mckenzie
New West CEO and founder Jonathan Weber on horseback at Blackhawk
New West founder Jonathan Weber recently came to Blackhawk on the River and was treated to an early-morning tour of the 364-acre Wildlife Preserve and Blackhawk community. Mr. Weber says that the horseback ride was definitely his favorite part of the tour…his family was “quite [...]
Posted on July 11, 2009 - by mckenzie
Larry and Blackhawk CEO Sima Muroff
Larry Behar, an attorney from Florida specializing in immigration issues and special guest to Blackhawk, said his experience touring Blackhawk via horseback was outstanding. His favorite memory? Meeting Cinnamon, his trusty steed. For his next trip to McCall with his family, we will be outfitting a special saddle bag so Larry’s dog [...]