Comments on: A Clear Vision Part I – How Change Happens

By: Denise Armer

Denise Armer — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:25:55 +0000

and do you have more pictures of the horses during your time at Camp Smith?

By: Denise Armer

Denise Armer — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:21 +0000

When and how long did you take care of the stables at Camp Smith and when did it close? Jerri Camarco was the manager when I left for the mainland in 1990. Often imagine I’d like to go back to Hawaii for a visit but then I think on how things change over the years and think maybe I’d rather keep the memories as they are and not be disappointed. One good thing about FB is finding a few buddies who were there with me. Yes, memories are fun and hope my kids have exciting ones, too.

By: Camille

Camille — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:55:43 +0000

Hi Denise,

Ku Kanaka belonged to Cynthia Campbell on Maui, so not the same horse. Sooner was there when we were, though. He seemed immortal. Neither Minnie or Dolly were. Lots of good times out there. Aren’t memories fun?

By: Denise Armer

Denise Armer — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:23:05 +0000

Was recently playing and was googling people and places I know when I came across your site. From what I can tell you managed Camp Smith Riding Stables at one time? I used to go there as a volunteer while I was stationed at KMCAS from 1982-86. When I got out of the Marine Corps I was hired on at the stables for a couple years. I was sad to find awhile back that it had closed as I had some good times there (playing Cowboy Polo and our version of Barrel Racing), and was married outside at Shangri-La where our dinner rides would end.

I noticed on a picture the mention of a horse named Ku Kanaka. I wonder if it is the same horse I remember though I don’t recall “Ku” part of the name. He was a big bay with a scar on one of his forelegs (though I don’t remember which). He was my favorite. Was the little pony, Sooner, still there? Other horses I remember were Minnie (little white mare) and Dolly the big Percheron.

Denise Armer