Brian Bausch was next in the standings. Bad luck became serendipity for Brian after his horse became sick on their arrival from Cave Creek, Arizona.   Mark learned of this situation and stepped up to help. Through his contacts and both men’s stellar reputations, a horse was loaned to Brian.  —–>Not just any horse but a world champion American Quarter Horse selected to represent the most popular breed in the country by the AQHA headquarters. Owner and trainer Robin Bond of Vista, California loaned Jose’s Perfection to Brian. The two had only thirty minutes to quickly learn about each other and start the long competition together. In the final freestyle ride Brian matched Mark by removing the bridle from Jose’s Perfection for the horse’s first ever competitive reining ride. The world’s top horseman witnessed the talented pair and multiple  offers to purchase the horse are now in consideration.

Recognizably, Robin Bond is a very talented horsewoman and trainer with extensive experience in jumping, dressage and reining. Demonstrating the true Cowgirl way, she ponied up and helped a fellow horseman down on his luck.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this successful event. We look forward to following it to the premier of the television show in September.

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Project Cowboy TV Show Looks For New John Wayne

Events consist of Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Roping and Steer Wrestling.

Results and some of the cash prizes they presented to some hard working cowboys today and yesterday are listed below.

For more results and information go to Pendleton Round-Up.

To the 1^st round of steer wrestlers today:

1/2  Ben Schofner  5.3   $3243.12

1/2  J.D. Hays  5.3  $3243.12

3/4  Dakota Eldridge  5.7  $2338.06

3/4  John Franzen  5.7  $2338.06

5  Stockton Graves  6.0  $1659.23

6/7  Josh Peek  6.1  $980.47

6/7  Darrell Petry  6.1  $980.47

8/8 Dane Hanna  6.2  $150.84

8/8  Luke Branquinho  6.2  $150.84

Yesterdays go round steer roping slack showed some pay outs too. Here are the contestants and their times:

112.4 Rocky Patterson 4,041.43,212.5 Casey Tillard 3,514.29, 313.3 Shandon Stalls 2,987.14, 413.5 Mike Beers 2,460.00, 513.8 Rick Kieckhefer 1,932.86, 614 Will Gasperson 1,405.71, Tie 7 & 814.4 Dave Inman, 615.00 Tie 7 & 814.4 Harold Bumguardner 615.00,

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Pendleton Round-Up Action Information

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Riding The Trails for Mustang Horses

National Cutting Horse Association  Super Stakes (SS) & Super Stakes Classic (SS CL)

- TENTATIVE SCHEDULE & WORKING ORDER LINK

Going on NOW!- Will Rogers Coliseum

March 26, 2010 – April 18, 2010

• Address: 3401 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107–3078
• Times: 8:00 a.m.- Times Vary – See schedule
• Admission: General Admission: $8 Reserve Seating: $10
• Phone: 817-214-6188
• Handicap Accessible:  Yes

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National Cutting Horse Super Stakes (SS) & Super Stakes Classic (SS CL)

 Trail Rides | Horse Stables | Horseback riding tours in beautiful Hood River. Horseback winery tours of the beautiful fruit blossoms to a wine tasting and ride horses back from the wine bar. 
Call for details, wineries and times. (949) 933-0551  

General Communication Skills: Western – English – Dressage – Combined

Incorporate Principals Based on Natural and Classical Horsemanship into your current training program-

Open House and Horsemanship clinics on  Saturday afternoons  RSVP at the Horse Riders Meetup  Everyone is Welcome!

“Taking your relationship with your horse to a higher level is a dream that can come true .” is a credo of trainer Lisa Rodriguez-Clement. Lisa has been a private Instructor for 25 years and Equine Rehabilitation professional for 40 years.  She is certified in facilitating Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), taught the Project Self Esteem at NMUSD for 3yrs, Coached Interscholastic Equestrian League of Orange County for 8yrs and operated day-camps for children and Ladies for 12 yrs at her ranch in Newport Beach, California. She is also an author, reporter and producer with Horse2Heart.com Equestrian News.

 Lisa would like to help you realize your dream of living and loving an Equestrian life style whether it’s on a small or large scale, riding lessons or horse ownership.. She is also available to help you at your barn in Southern Washington or Northern Oregon For more information or an introductory lesson call (949) 933-0551 or email her at Lisa@Horse2Heart.com. 

What is Natural andClassical Horsemanship ?

Lisa offers natural and classical horsemanship instruction that incorporates methods through which a rider communicates and bonds with the horse. The main purpose of natural horsemanship riding lessons is to create a relationship of trust, understanding and camaraderie between the horse and rider, so that the horse will respond to its human counterpart in a natural comfortable manner. The instruction begins with an assessment of the levels of horse and rider so a custom lesson plan can be created.

• Phase One: The first step primarily covers safety, basic skills, partnership and mental fitness.
• Phase Two: This phase takes the handler into the horse’s world, making him study the animal’s body language so as to understand the horse’s thoughts, reactions and needs
• Phase Three: The final phase in the natural horsemanship training program helps a rider learn how to use cues of ‘focus and energy’ to communicate and direct movements to the horse.

Call now to schedule an introductory evaluation of horse and rider.

To contact Lisa Rodriguez directly please call (949) 933-0551 or email her at Rosepine@sbcglobal.net

 Located at 4050 Central Vale Road, Hood River, Oregon in the O’Dell Valley

Join our Horse Riders Meetup its free.

Click here to check out The Horse Riders and Adventurers!

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Riding Lessons | Hood River Equestrian | Trail Rides | Horse Stables

Lisa Rodriguez will give a clinic on for better natural horsemanship.

For more information or an introductory evaluation/ lesson call Lisa directly at (949) 933-0551.

• 3:00 PM Introduction to the Hood River Equestrian Center
• 3:30 PM Riding Clinic Sign Up
• 4:00 PM Complimentary Riding Clinic on Communication
• 5:00 PM Wine and Cheese | Bring your favorite

Visit Horse Riders Meetup to RSVP, its Free, or simply call (949) 933-0551.

Horse2Heart.org is sponsoring the open lesson event to fund their horse rescue resources program.

Any donation amount is appropriate.

Head Trainer Lisa Rodriguez from  Rosepine Ranch is offering Natural Horsemanship  in English, Dressage, Combined training, Western riding lessons and evaluations. 

Horseback Riders, Trainers and Horse Lovers Click Here for more Information about lessons and boarding.

For more information or a private introductory evaluation/ lesson call Lisa directly at (949) 933-0551. Lisa owned and operated the Rosepine Riding Academy for 21 yrs. She is licensed in educational services, certified in equine assisted psychotherapy and has coached Interscholastic equestrian teams in Huntseat, Western Riding & Dressage.

Hood River Equestrian Center is at the former location of the Middle Mountain Equestrian Center. Hood River Equestrian Center currently has full service horse boarding space available.

For a Map of location

Hood River Equestrian Center is located at: 4050 Central Vale Rd Hood River, in the O’Dell Valley next to Middle Mountain Equestrian Center.

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Open House and Clinic | Hood River Equestrian Center

Today, we have a new set of circumstances impacting our sport.  The absolute necessity of show ring mileage in the development of sale-able horses, together with the growing cost of obtaining that mileage has become a dilemma for American owners and trainers.   Developing our own horses, therefore, is a bit of a lost art. The biggest handicap in bringing young horses along is the lack of opportunity to get the youngsters an appropriate, cost effective, introduction to the showing world.  

Linda Allen, famed course designer of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games,  the 1992 World Cup Final (Del Mar), Super Leagues in both Dublin and Rotterdam, three time Nations Cup rider, and judge for many National Medals, has brought numerous horses from “local” shows to International acclaim. The Benchmark Program, a concept developed by Linda Allen, is designed to address this lack of opportunity for appropriate and affordable mileage for young horses as well as for less experienced riders.  Linda’s plan is for one-day rallies that emphasize the development of a solid foundation, rather than on winning ribbons.

The Benchmark Program is carefully designed to meet the needs of trainers of young horses, as well as riders who need mileage in the arena. Each one-day rally will feature a course comparable to that at a rated show. These courses will be “horse-friendly” to encourage schooling for young horses. Riders will have the opportunity to ride multiple rounds at whatever height they choose, giving them the opportunity both to ascertain their horses’ current level of training as well as to ensure that every horse has gotten a full measure of good ‘mileage’ during the day’s outing. The Benchmark Program will also offer a permanent performance record for each horse, consisting of scored first rounds at each height.  These rounds will accumulate points toward Benchmark Bronze, Silver, and Gold achievement levels, creating increased visibility for young horses and giving trainers and owners an opportunity to showcase horses in a cost-effective way.  Additionally, The Benchmark Program offers Junior and Amateur a way to accumulate show-ring mileage and reach individual performance goals.

The Benchmark Program offers an extremely cost-effective alternative to Rated shows.  Yearly membership for The Benchmark Program costs $50, whereas membership fees for rated shows can run in excess of $175.  Riders will be charged $35 for the first round, and only $25 for all additional rounds.  Non-member fees at rallies are only $5 per class; at rated shows, non-members are charged an average of $70 per show. There are no late fees ($35 at rated shows) or nomination fees ($50 at rated shows) for The Benchmark Program rallies.     

Today’s horse shows are, rightly, geared to the competitive level of horse and rider; The Benchmark Program seeks to provide an opportunity similar to those found in European countries to put the foundation on horses and riders at a cost more equivalent to theirs.  Good mileage, reasonable cost, better marketing, individual goals, in an inclusive atmosphere – these are the goals of The Benchmark Program.

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Lower Horse Show Costs with the Benchmark Program

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Equine Affaire Extreme Cowboy Race Action video

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Craig, a ‘public defender of the horse,’ admires and dedicates himself to people who educate themselves first before educating their horses. Cameron started conducting western horsemanship clinics and demonstrations in order to impart his years of experience to horse enthusiasts and riders, thereby helping them understand their horses. He is good at influencing people to keep the better cowboy traditions alive! What earned Cameron huge followers worldwide is his philosophy of teaching that doesn’t permit rough handling of horses. It also seems he doesn’t want you taking yourself too seriously or losing your sense of humor either. His style of natural horsemanship is very inviting and down to earth.

This ‘Cowboy’s Clinician’ starts hundreds of horses every year, and also organizes four-day clinics at his ranches in Bluff Dale, Lincoln and Texas. He likes to bring together the real Cowboys and Cowgirls for his Extreme Competitions, a growingly popular race. The Craig Cameron “Extreme Cowboy Race” is a timed race. The obstacles in this race are designed to not only push horse and rider out of their traditional comfort zone, but also test the communication and horsemanship of each team in the running for true champion status. The Equine Affaire version of the race is always exciting action to watch.

Al Dunning and Craig Cameron’s 1:52 minute video sample.

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Craig Cameron’s “Extreme Cowboy Race” at the Equine Affaire

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Equestfest Cowgirl Chicks | RFD TV Founder Patrick Gottsch