Archive for the "Clinics" Category

RJ on Cover of Saddle UP Magazine

Check out the latest article about Rex in Saddle Up Magazine

Is Your Horse Really Broke?

Does your horse stand quietly in the cross ties, does he wait patiently at the mounting block, does he step off only when you ask him, is he on your aids when you ask him to go, whoa, move laterally?  If not, come to a clinic this Spring and learn how to teach your horse to be so obedient, even a monkey  could ride him.  Check the web site for dates and availability.

12 Year Old Irish Sport Horse Gelding

Teaching a Horse to Walk a Plank

RJ Interview With Fox TV-Michigan

Trick Riding

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As a kid, Rex Peterson rode Trick horses and ponies–this one is Motor Scooter, performing at Rodeos and events across the country with his family.  Click here for more Photos from the archives.

Horse Training Tips

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Does your horse have perfect ground manners?  Does he listen to you and respond IMMEDIATELY to your request?  Is your horse happy in his work?  Do you cross train him to build up multiple muscle groups?  Does your horse stop on command in any situation?  If not, check out  solutions to common horse training solutions.

McCoy – Eventing Prospect

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6 year old gelding, 15.3 American Warmblood, athletic with elastic supple gaits, currently schooling cross country and first level dressage, kind gentle horse with excellent ground manners and a generous personality. McCoy plays soccer, bows, says “no” and learns everything quickly. A super smart horse with endless potential, an excellent family horse or partner for anyone looking for a safe, sound, fun horse.

Wyatt rides RJ

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Wyatt takes his daily lesson on RJ, his favorite horse at Windrock Farm. Wyatt is visiting for a month from LA.

Cross Country Training

Glenn Hunt Photography

photography by Glenn Hunt Photography whose outstanding work can be seen at http://www.glennhunt.com.au/

Visit Glenn Hunts web site

Remember to practice schooling your cross country jumps with rhythm and balance as the basic criteria when approaching a fence.  You must also be straight to the jump and coming at it with an appropriate speed.  Practice makes perfect, so be sure to take your time and do your homework.