Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Book Release!


As many of you know, author Tom Moates is generous enough to document his personal journey learning from horseman Harry Whitney. His first two books, A Horse's Thought and Between the Reins, are absolutely must reads for any horse lover, rider, watcher or trainer! His books are accessible and pleasant to read, while still providing life lessons both in and outside of the arena. They will surely give you something to think about, and everyone I've recommended them to has ripped through them like they were going out of style!

Well, today is the the day. Tom's third book on the subject, Further Along the Trail, is out and shipping! I'm sure this will be another must read, and I am very excited to get my hands on it. Rumor has it, I may even make an appearance in this one...

Below is the cover shot and the press blurb. I recommend you read them in order, to get the most out of Tom's generosity in sharing his fun but sometimes a bit nerve wracking journey towards better horsemanship! www.TomMoates.com is the ONLY place to get the new book at this point!

Further Along the Trail

A Continuing Journey into Honest Horsemanship

Equestrian author and journalist, Tom Moates, returns with more lively and thought provoking adventures in his ongoing odyssey to improve his horsemanship with the patient teaching of his mentor and friend, celebrated horsemanship clinician, Harry Whitney. This anticipated follow-up to Between the Reins digs deeper into understanding Whitney’s great skill at seeing things from the horse’s point of view through Moates’s own trials. Familiar characters return to the page along side new folks and horses, as Moates reveals the latest lessons he has gleaned from clinics across North America, horses at home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and other equine experiences encountered Further Along the Trail.



Sunday, March 11, 2012

BL Kiss Bailey: For Sale!



This filly is AWESOME! Here's the ad I've posted about her. But additionally, she is bright, well bred and COWY! Ranch raised filly, lived out in the hills. I'm the only one to handle her (halter break and start) until last week when Marty took her over to start on cows. She's got about 30 days on her and is amazing. Please spread the word!!! This is a reputable breeder and I have others available, though she's the furthest along in her studies :-) I've got plenty of other photos, email me if you are interested!

BL Kiss Bailey, 2009 AQHA filly, Zippo Pine Bar on papers!
Bred and raised by Butler Livestock. Ranch raised in the hills. Halter broke and started under saddle by professional trainer, never had a bad experience. Very gentle horse, quiet mind and willing. Has been ponied in the hills, and ridden both in and out of the arena. Soft in the face, does nicely in a snaffle bit. Easy to catch, trim and worm. Great feet, excellent conformation. She is now nicely green broke and learning about cows and work the stock yards, but will not be ridden hard as she is young and has a lot of growing to do so don't worry about her body being overworked. She has a ton of cow sense (loves the cows!), is smart and willing, and easy to train. Nice stop and handle, ridden on a loose rein in a snaffle bit. Should mature to 15 hands or so, as the siblings have, though they mature late with their foundation breeding. $2500, for sale by breeder. May consider offers but serious inquiries only. Other started, unstarted and halter broke colts for sale, all foundation bred.
Halter broke and started by Alex Mufson at Three Rivers Horse Training. www.threerivershorsetraining.com
406 579 4791