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Close Contact Saddle Pad
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| When I am an Old Horsewoman.... |
Matt Mills Reining
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RJ Ewing Ranch
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Inspiration-by Farah
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Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad
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2/26/12
Buckaroo John
Buckaroo Leather would like to introduce the Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad
A newsletter Special:
Normally $119
Now $99.00
You save $20!!!
31" x 32" BLACK Extra thin saddle pad. This close contact saddle pad is contoured to fit the back and is
anti-bacterial.
This close contact saddle pad has shock absorbing memory foam inserts. There is velcro down the inside of both sides to open to inserts the pads.
The saddle pad comes with 1 pair/set of inserts and 1 extra pair/set if needed. The foam can be custom cut to fit your specific needs.
This saddle pad conforms to your horse's body and the bars of your saddle. It
fills in gaps caused by ill fitting saddles and variations in body
style, even swaybacks!
It completely eliminates pressure points caused
by these conditions. It is orthopedic in nature and eliminates sore
backs on horses. Provides a highly cushioned support surface over the
entire saddle tree contact area and Enhances saddle fit!
Keep in mind your saddle does need to fit your horse for this to perform to it's potential.
Click here to read more about this saddle pad and purchase your Buckaroo Close Contact Saddle Pad......
 pictured here is of air vent holes down spine to allow good air and heat circulation.
pictured here is the quilted wool underside with velcro opening showing
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When I am an old horsewoman revisited......
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The author of this amazing poem "When I am an Old Horsewoman" Patty Barnhart has a guest ranch, Willow Springs in Oregon. To read the poem and more about this guest ranch click here.
Willow Springs Guest Ranch is a working ranch with a twist....it runs completely of the grid. I recently received an update from Patty and the ranch, plus a great Dutch Oven recipe (see below).
"Was it Shakespeare that said, "Now is the winter of our discontent"? He sure wasn't talking about us! We're very content keeping the wood stove loaded and watching for snow clouds that will give us some great views, and more importantly, drifts in the surrounding hills that will eventually keep our summer meadows lush and green. We're also content to wait for the new calves that are just now being born. Every morning we drive the tractor that pulls the bale wagon (meals on wheels) to the lower pastures to feed the cows. And every morning we anticipate somebody new wobbling around a very watchful mom. Keith leaps off the tractor with vaccination and ear tag in hand, while momma moos and guards the calf. It's a delicate dance which so far Keith has managed to lead. Once in a great while the mother cows will chase him under the bale wagon, while the ranch dog, Misty, and I watch and smile from the safety of the wagon bed. Yes, the ranch dog smiles -- she's a Border Collie.
The migratory birds will be back soon. A sure sign of impending spring. The trails are looking good and we're looking forward to riding in just a few short months. Our windmill is cranking out home-grown electricity and the solar panels manage to harvest what winter sun we have, so all in all, we are happy and healthy as good weather moves ever closer. The best thing about December, January, and February is that it gets you ready to appreciate the months that follow!"....Patty Barnhart
Dutch Oven Rosemary Potatoes
6 large red potatoes
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1 heaping teaspoon dried or fresh rosemary
California spice mix - garlic salt
1/4 cup water
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6 - 8
Wash potatoes. Slice and cut potatoes into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces. Put into a 12" legless Dutch oven. Sprinkle with rosemary, onion soup mix and garlic salt. Pour oil over the top. Add water. Cook covered over a campfire for about 20 minutes stirring often.
These potatoes go well with just about any kind of meat, but we like to serve them with pork or beef steak.
Follow Patty and Willow Springs Guest Ranch on facebook and Twitter. Visit the Willow Springs website for more information on the ranch.
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2/26/12
Buckaroo John
Matt is a California native and has been riding horses since the age of 9. After riding horses for 10 years and being introduced to reining, he was confident he'd be training reining horses for a while. "I only wanted to play basketball or train horses," Matt says. A summer internship at age 18 with the NRHA Professional Dell Hendricks turned into a job, and then became the defining moment of his career.
Matt is consistently ranked in the top 20 (competition) and top 25 (purse) listings of reiners worldwide, with 14,000 riders internationally who participate in the sport. In addition to his youth and skill, Matt is better known for his mega-watt smile, professionalism and charismatic personality.
While Matt has been working his way up the ladder of success in the show pen, 2006 was a standout year for Matt when he won the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) Reining Championship in Lexington, Kentucky. Riding the beautiful and athletic Easy Otie Whiz, a stallion by top sire Topsail Whiz, Matt won the event with an amazing 231.5, punching his ticket to the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Matt credits 'Easy' with being a big reason for his success. "He was my breakthrough horse," Mills said. "He's done more for my career than any other. I was right there knocking at the door until that time, and he spring-boarded my career to the next level." At the World Equestrian Games, Matt and "Easy" scored a 224.5, earning the Team USA Gold Medal and placing fourth in the Individual competition.
Reining, unlike horseracing or steeplechase, is the rider's mastery of a symbiotic relationship between horse and rider. Together, they perform a routine of maneuvers that must satisfy a five-judge panel.
Athleticism, beauty, and precision are the very definitions of reining, and like any athlete, Matt works hard to be an expert at his trade. "You have to prepare for it just like athletes prepare for football, basketball or any other widely exposed sport," Matt explains.
Matt operates his training operation from Bar A Ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona where he trains horses and non-pro riders. At the ranch, Matt manages a rigorous day of training horses as well as mentoring assistant trainers
Phone 602.689.3454 / 480.326.1511
E-Mail millstraining@aol.com
28422 N.52nd PL
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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2/26/12
Buckaroo John
In my travels on the road and in cyberspace, I come across very interesting people........
Bob Ewing of RJ Ewing Ranch is a leather worker and knife maker. He crafts knives, leather purses and holsters. (see pics below)
Bob Ewing makes custom made knives, spurs, and leatherwork for working cowboys and sportsmen.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a custom knife email Bob Ewing at...... bobby@rjewingranch.com
You can find his craftsmanship at RJ Ewing Ranch or connect with him on facebook
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Inspiration
Farah DeJohnette
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2/26/12
Farah DeJohnette
Mercury says playing in the snow is fun!
Look how happy he is!
At this time of year sometimes it's hard to be inspired. It's cold, the ground isn't always safe and we can't always think of things to do with all those limitations.
Well as a very creative person and someone who has not always had the perfect places to play with my horses, I have lots of ideas on what can be done to amuse, connect, and even practice some good foundation exercises which will improve things when the weather is better and you can do more.
First of all, when it's cold out, active Liberty play is a GREAT way to build connection and bond AND stay warm. It can be done virtually anywhere. If the footing is better for slow work, do that. If the footing is good for more up energy work, do that. Snow is actually quite good to work in if there is no ice layer underneath. Here is a list of exercises that can be done to keep you and your horse going!
1. Liberty Grooming: Get the rubber curry and go out in the paddock and get all the good spots. Not for cleaning purposes but for getting spots he can't reach and where another horse would groom him. If he tries to groom you back, It is up to you to how to handle this. You can gently make a boundary or allow it on your boots or chaps which is safer.
2. Leading (Herding) from Behind to Companion walking working on precise transitions and staying up at your shoulder on the Off and near sides. Off (right side) is harder and winter is a good time to practice for short periods if your horse is ready to allow that.
3. If your Companion exercises are good than try some beginner Liberty dressage movements. You could introduce Turn on the Forehand at Liberty, Side Step, and Turn on the Haunches. Also precise size and shape circles. If the footing is good try some at the trot. Spanish walk is another fun one.
4. Send and Draw at slow speeds or if the footing is good at the trot and canter.
5. Horse Yoga stretches with treats.
6. In hand work with a Halter and line or Liberty Rein. Play with Leg Yields, Turn on the Forehand, Turn on the Haunches, Side Steps, Shoulder in, and Backing up with the lightest possible Communication. This is a good time to also play with Touch Training to work on Soft communication.
7. Eye contact exercises: LOVE these they are soooo important to advanced Liberty and Focus! Excellent for spooky and distracted horses and can be done stationary or moving as you both get better at maintaining it.
So I hope these give you some ideas to play with and inspire you. It has actually been a pretty mild winter here in New England so it's been easy to work outside without too much trouble. It was 55 degrees the other day! Hope it stays that way. Have fun!
Visit Farah DeJohnette's website, blog, and video horse training. You can also follow her on facebook
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