August 19 – 21, 2016 In the Historic Mission City of San Juan Bautista, California At St. Francis Retreat Center on Historic Rancho San Justo Journey back in time & celebrate California vaquero’s legacy amidst …
By Melanie Olmstead So Different – So Similar Martin Black and Donnette Hicks may come from different worlds, but ultimately they are united in the belief that,“good horsemanship is just good horsemanship.” Donnette Hicks was in her early twenties when Martin Black hired her as a cook on the Winecup Ranch. The first morning she showed …
by Dallas Sweat photos by Donnette Hicks This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.72 In the equine industry, it is rare for a man with a ranching background to join the ranks of …
Another year is in the books and the results are here! The 2014 Wrangler Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping is in the record books as the richest pay-out ranch roping in the country splitting $50,000 to …
Written by by Mary Berkeley My horse and I get along pretty good He follows and likes me, I think like he should We have a nice thing that’s for sure on the ground But …
Written by Linda Turner This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.71 Early Californios Skills of the Rancho held in Santa Ynez February 8th-10th was the realization of Bruce Sandifer’s dream to form an …
Written by Chip Mandeville photo by Susan Stone Starting horses is a favorite chore An occupational decision that I made. Lord knows it’s not a job You do for what your paid It used to …
Written by Gee Wood JEREZ, SPAIN 2004: The Ray Hunt Tour in Spain was off to a good start in the south of Spain. Ray and Carolyn and 20 riders. Good food, good hotels, warm …
Written by Gee Wood with Barb Blendy Officer Barbara Blendy of the US Park Police (USPP) Mounted Unit got Ray’s attention with a simple question: “Ray, how do you get horses used to helicopters?” Ray …
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