Templeton Thompson’s web page can be found HERE. The video features the horses from the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary in Mena, Arkansas. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE. youtube::xAu8gMzvTV4::
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My friend Patricia Anderson will be a timer at the 2010 World Equestrian Games and forwards this press release about western riders in the opening ceremony. LEXINGTON, KY—90 Days to go—A collaboration of equine entertainers and roping experts are bringing their talents to the Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 Alltech…
A few years ago I took riding lessons at the Menlo Circus Club in California using the English riding style. Even learned to jump and entered a competition. Fun but I’ll stick with my western riding.
I’ve written before about excellent trainer Julie Goodnight. On her website she gives some really good advice about changing bits. Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for…
Well, they didn’t actually announce anything other than they are going to hold public hearings – but that is a step in the right direction. Last week, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey announced plans for a “new direction” in the Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program. As…