Rex introduces Mr. T, a famous Hollywood horse to a meeting of five 4-H Clubs in Johnsonville, Texas.
Watching Rex work with horses is magic. Imagine watching Baryshnikov dance, Beethoven compose, Picasso paint, or Fitzgerald write, you are watching genius at work. Everything looks effortless and easy when in fact his technique is a highly systematic methodology tuned throughout years of working with master teachers and thousands of horses. One of his most unusual qualities is his ability to continue learning from everyone and every horse. An open mind willing to analyze and dissect each situation, and the ability to acknowledge that he does not have the answer, he asks for the solution from the horse and it is offered. Listening allows him to solve the problem.
There are common threads woven throughout his technique of patience, persistence, discipline, diligence. These qualities are essential to successful training and should be learned from the very beginning. You can learn from Rex Peterson Horse Wisdom Training DVD’s now available for purchase.
Rex generously visits 4-H Clubs and Pony Clubs teaching children how to correctly train their horses.
Contact Cari if you are interested in setting up a clinic with Rex.
Beechnut, the beloved horse of Billy Crystal died at the age of 27. “Beechnut was in many ways my best friend, he was incredibly human in his instincts.” says Billy.
Billy bought Beechnut after he met him on the set of “City Slickers”. Many may remember when Billy rode Beechnut on stage while hosting the 1991 Oscars.
The plane leaves shortly. I am beginning the journey home to the Sonoran Desert.
I had the priveledge of working with Rex, Cari and two horses today. One of the horses demonstrated a remarkable transformation under the capable tuteladge of Mr. Peterson. The large gelding has been girthy and recently he’s taken to occassionally bucking. This is nerve wracking on any horse, but especially so 17-plus hands up. There was no bucking today–Rex would have none of that. It is amazing to watch this man work his mastery over our equine friends.
Cheers to everyone in NY and vicinity . . . we’re boarding.
Regards,
Jim
Rex and RJ just finished their final demonstration to a pleased crowd. We have three hours remaining at this year’s Equine Affaire–an event that shouldn’t be missed for horse lovers.
The thing that stands out the most from our time here is the number of devoted fans of RJ because of the film “Hidalgo.” This stallion is truly a star. Men and women alike see him and melt. Stories abound of how people have seen the movie over and over and over. The fans know that more than one horse played Hidalgo and they know which horse Viggo Mortensen (the human star of the movie) bought. Rex spoke about why he kept RJ and how Cari pried RJ away from him, at least partly. It’s RJ’s larger than life personality that won Rex’s and Cari’s hearts as well the hearts of millions of devoted fans.
