This past spring, Cari Swanson trained me for a western I starred in for Sony/MGM pictures, entitled The Magnificent Seven. Throughout every step of this process, Cari was professional, gentle in nature, patient, kind. She treated her horses as an equal, with respect. I found that to be a rare and dignified trait. She taught me about the importance of peacefulness, unity and the language between a human and these wild animals. I started out fearing them and ended up having a deep understanding for them. It was not until I met Cari that I enjoyed this beautiful process of learning to ride. I immediately related to her great empathy. It was a privilege and a gift to have had trained with this woman. I learned a lot from her, not just how to ride but how to ride with gracefulness and with integrity. I’d recommend her to anyone, and I look forward to joining her and her horses again soon.
With respect,
Haley Bennett
Stunning 2011 gelding out of an athletic Thoroughbred mare, sired by RJ Masterbug aka Hidalgo. Blaze is training first level dressage, trail rides, jumps and shows a talent to become a super event horse. He has a calm and easy going personality with a no fuss attitude when learning anything new. Blaze has impeccable manners on the ground and under saddle.
2013, filly by RJ Masterbug, aka Hidalgo and out of a black quarter horse mare, Darlins Copy. Dreamer is a special filly, built like her Daddy, a super athlete. She is learning ground manners and foundation exercises. She has a beautiful blue left eye and brown right eye. Lily, Goldie and Bugsy are her full siblings. Come meet Dreamer, your next champion.
2012, filly by RJ Masterbug aka Hidalgo and out of Darlin Copy a beautiful black QH mare Lily is intelligent and has an easy going personality, she is already trained at liberty with a bow, mark, yes, no circles etc, taking after her father. Look for videos of her on youtube under Lunar Lily at Windrock Farm.
1997, Andalusian gelding, wonderful personality, hacks across country, talented jumper educated in basic dressage, very kind horse, perfect match for kids and adults looking to build confidence. Merlin can be ridden alone or in company and is always looking to please his rider