lynmeredith

Vito is 2 years old and is just about 15 hands already. He is owned by Neva Perotta who bred and raised him. His dam was a reined cow horse, and his sire is a reiner. Neva started him this summer in lessons. When she started back to school (she's a teacher), she put him in training. I have been working on his two year old program so far. He is gaining confidence and loping beautiful circles. I am just starting cow work with him.

I might have given the impression that we ride wild n crazy over here. Hedy Rogers-Jones has taken pictures at a couple of our cow practices last month. These photos show how I set novice people or green horses up in roles where they can succeed as cattle crew and herd help. Those roles help the horses get comfortable with cows all around them before we start adding the pressure of turns and faster work. So, new people, don't be afraid that I'm going to throw you in the deep end without...

Neva, Caty, and I showed at KCRRV Show #2 I won the Open highpoint, and am leading in the series with Jolene. Caty won the Amateur high point and is leading in the series. Neva won the Amateur Select high point and is leading in the series. KCRRV Show #3 Jolene is off right now, so I brought Tiana. This is Tiana’s first real show. She has never showed on cattle, or down the fence. She won high point of the day. This is a big deal to me because this little hot rod has taken two years to slow...