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       For 20 years STC has focused on the Novice and Intermediate Recreational Trail Riders with a time tested program of successful trail horse training along with "Confident Effective Horsemanship" which enables our riders to deal with the "common" and "not so common" situations that occur on the trail and/or in the arena.
      All horses are schooled in the same techniques with individualized attention to their strengths and weakness.The approach is simple. In most cases horses are by instinct "Herd Bound Animals" one leads and the rest follow. Horse owners must become aware of the "Herd Leader" role and how to use it fairly, so their horses quickly step into the place they are most comfort and confidence following a firm but gentle leader they can trust in almost all situations.This technique can be easily mastered by keeping the training and lines of communication for both the horse and rider at its simplest level, which means at STC both the horse and rider are able to find common ground, understanding and accomplishment.

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"UPCOMING EVENTS"

Saturday Oct 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m SANTIAGO OAKS EQUI-FEST 2009
Santiago Oaks Regional Park's First Annual Equestrian Event. Fun for the whole family. Games and prizes for horse and rider teams. Featuring Orange County service booths, equestrian booths, local vendors, mountain lion exhibit, the Department of Animal Rescue Team, plus food and drink available.

Event Fee: Free Parking Fee: $5.00
Location - 2145 N. Windes Drive Orange, CA 92869
(714) 973-6620 or (714) 973-6622

STC will be riding as Team - Smart Trail Connection and having a booth to promote
STC training programs, our stable PHEC, the NATRC, ACTHA, ATHA and NSSHA.
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Saturday October 24th, 2009 - In STC's endeavors to promote new challenges to our riders and students -
Lynne Shattuck/Strider, Lynn Smothermon /Red Cloud, and Jennifer Stockland/Shade
will be riding the their first ACTHA trail trials
at Rancho Oso in Santa Barbara 
ACTHA's mission statement
*To provide an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American Trail Horse,
granting them the recognition they so richly deserve.
*To maintain a registry open to all breeds and a point designation system which will stay with each horse for its lifetime,
thereby adding to their value and distinction.
*To enable the humane treatment of horses in need.
ACTHA donates up to 50% of its proceeds to eligible horse charities annually.
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STC Winters Hours of Operation
NEW! Monday & Wednesday 8 am-12:00pm 3-5pm
Tuesday Thursday Friday 8am - 2pm
The Smart Trail Connection series Saturdays 8am –12:00pm as needed

Training and Lesson Fees (Horse Owners Only)
1 day per week - $175.00  to 5 days per week -$500.00 per month
Special Notes: Young horses must have min.1 year pro training under saddle

STC Maintenance Riding - Care Programs
1 day per week - $150.00 to 5 days per week - $350.00 per month

Prices do not include boarding fees... Please call Peacock Hill Eq Center 714 997- 7720
for boarding fees and availability

Please go to COUNTRY TRAILS if you are looking for Rental Horses tell them we sent you...

        Along with Training and Lessons, STC offers a Full Care Program with maintenance riding  and/or lunging, feed and supplementation, vacation care or illness injury recovery programs available through “The Care Barn” with Lisa Kunzman to help keep horses happy and healthy. Back all this up with experienced, knowledgeable professionals that truly care about you and your horse.

Cell: 714.552.1726 - Barn: 714.289.1701
Smothermon Training Center
formerly Lynn Strand Training Center

Lynn Smothermon - Owner/Trainer
Recreational/Competitive Trail Horses
Emphasis on Gaited Horses - All Breeds Welcome

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"Celebrating our 20th Successful Year in Business"

Southern California Equestrian Network

Lynn Smothermon and Red Cloud (T7 certified) are members in good standings with the "American Trail Horse Association" founded on trail ability not breed
Smothermon Training Centeris a proud member of NATRC - North America Trail Ride ConferenceCome Ride With US!
(c) Lynn Smothermon -Smothermon Training Center 2009/10
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We are new members to the ACTHA and looking forward to the challenge of new trails.
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