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Phelan Performance Horses – April 2022
Catching up on a lot, but this last year has been busy! We spent the winter with Rory Phelan of Phelan Performance Horses in Surprise, AZ. Rory provided us with a great place to stay and train. We had PC … Continue reading
Arizona Winter with Paul Dietz – April 2021
We were very fortunate to have spent the winter with Paul Dietz working with our young horses and taking advantage of his horsemanship skills. We had the opportunity to ride with Buck Branaman and Al Dunning and develop our model … Continue reading
Paul Dietz and the Ray Hunt Tradition
I spent a couple of days in March with Paul Dietz and two of my young horses. Paul is a true, exceptional horseman in the best sense possible. He apprenticed and rode with Buck Brannaman and was deeply influenced by … Continue reading
National Western 2020
A few folks have asked if we exhibited at the NWSS this year. We were geared up to show Roosters Lil Miss in Open Heading and Heeling, and Amateur Heading, Heeling, and Breakaway, but she came down with a cough … Continue reading
National Western Stock Show – 2019
The National Western for 2019 was a lot of fun, with us entering two horses in the AQHA All Age (Open) and the Amateur Heading. Crockett also went on to show both horses in the AQHA Ranch Riding, with both … Continue reading
Ranch Horse Versatility Payouts Available
The following have RHV payouts and ribbons available for pick up. Sorry for the delay. Open Division – Shea; Bailey; Tracy; Andy. Novice Division – Mike; Todd; Amanda; Brad. Limited Division – Jacey; Keith; Gretta. Youth Division – Deana, Leah, … Continue reading
Calamity Jane Muley Roping – Middle Park Fair and Rodeo – Friday, August 10 @3pm
Calamity Jane Muley Roping. A little chaos and a lot of fun. #10 slide, +/- 1 second; long score, no barrier, closed stripping shoot, 3 loops. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $60.
Ranch Horse Versatility Contest – Middle Park Fair and Rodeo 2018
The Ranch Horse Versatility Contest at the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo is an opportunity for horsemen to exhibit their own, and their horse’s abilities across a broad spectum. Four Divisions: Youth, Limited, Novice and Open compete in four classes: … Continue reading
Ray Hunt – A True Horseman
March 12, 2018 marked the 9th anniversary of the passing of Ray Hunt, one of the true, great horsemen that have ever lived. Ray’s work, philosophy and methodology are dear to us all, and the the basis of what I … Continue reading
2018 National Western Stock Show
NRCHA – Crockett finished 5th in a tough class in the Non-pro Limited, riding Roo (Gallo Del Cielo x Doc’s Hickory mare). This was Crockett’s first time showing the ROM mare and she finished strong. This is going to be … Continue reading