Company Bio
The Lazy K Arena was built by owner Mike Lilienthal. Until 2007 the
facility was used for private training, after opening it to the public Mike
hired manager Seth Adam. It became our goal to make the Lazy K Arena a
place where every horse lover can come and enjoy. In December of 2007
Seth's wife Jenna was hired. Since 2007 the Lazy K has expanded the
facility in events held there as well as pens and stalls. We are proud of
the variety that the Lazy K offers and would love the chance to continue to
expand.
Owner:
Mike & his new wife Julie are very proud of what the Lazy K has built
into within the past few years. The land that the arena is built on
has been a part of the Lilienthal family for years. Mike grew up
working on the land and built his first home there once he completed his
service in the military. He started his own business, MRL Crane, at
our location then moved it into town several years later. Even though
his business consumes a lot of his time Mike loves to be out at the Lazy K
riding, working, driving the team, or just spending time with all the great
people who enjoy the Lazy K. Julie moved to the area this summer, and
helps with various projects around the barn.
Managers:
Seth & Jenna Adam have
been
managing the Lazy K for the past 3 years. Both grew up around horses &
it has been their life long dream to work in such an amazing place!
Seth grew up on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. His family ran a
cow/calf operation & raised Quarter Horses; from the time he was a little
boy Seth has been riding ranch horses. He broke his first horse at age
10 and is proud to say she is teaching a little boy how to ride today.
What started as a young boy's adventure has turned into a life long
occupation. Jenna also started at a young age; her family also ran a
cow/calf operation. Being involved in 4-H was what started Jenna's horse
training experiences. Because of her wonderful experience in 4-H Jenna
has made it a large priority in enhancing the local youth by giving riding
lessons, organizing 4-H practice, & putting on clinics for inexperienced
horse owners.
Animals:
Sissy
Sissy is one of the lesson horses. She is a beautiful
palomino
mare with an extraordinary personality. She has been doing lessons for
the past two year. Her favorite is giving rides for birthday parties!
She always seems to be little girls favorite horse. Sissy has taught
people of all ages how to ride, from a four year-old little boy who called
himself "Cowboy Jack" to a sixty four year-old lady who would choose to
remain unnamed.
When not giving riding lesson Sissy is busy running barrels at local horse
shows, roping at brandings, and teaching Jenna how to team rope. She
is a great horse for all skill levels.
Pepe
Pepe is our "good old girl".
Her life started as a feedlot horse then she became Jenna's 4-H horse, then
was handed down to her little sister. We used her in western pleasure,
trail, & just about everything else. She is now sixteen years-old &
her quiet disposition makes her the perfect 'first horse' for any rider.
Pepe was always the horse that we turned to when an inexperienced rider
wanted to have a safe ride. When Jenna started at the Lazy K she
turned to Pepe to teach lessons. Now Pepe is used for beginning
lessons & people who need a quieter horse to ride.
The Team
Tom & Chance are the Lazy K's latest addition!!!
They are seven year-old Percheron gelding who we have just bought from
Messersmith Draft Horses in New Haven, IA. We are excited to start
giving hay rack rides, parades, weddings, and other events in the community.
We love the boys & can't wait to show them off.
Our Mascots
The Lazy K has a variety of mascots.
Sloppy
Joe is our head guy. He is a four year-old Saint Bernard who would
love to slobber on you if you would just give him the chance. He is
the head of the greating committee, usually followed by
Buddy, Hammy, & Dwight. If nothing else is true, this is...The Lazy K
is not dog poor. Another mascot at the Lazy K who thinks he is a dog
is Jasper. He is the donkey you will see wondering around the place.
He is friendly as can be & never minds a good scratching or a treat every
now and then.
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