Monthly Archives: May 2017

Well, I’ll tell you, the Soberanes fire has left me a little jumpy. So when a fire broke out yesterday afternoon on Saddle Mountain, just up the hill from Carmel River Ranch, I began loading horses for evacuation. Cal Fire … Continue reading →

Taemani Faiaipa’u may have been the only youth, but she and Eddie EARNED THIS BUCKLE.  They were awesome all day, and it’s amazing how much improvement I can see in such a short time.  Congratulations to this pair, her family, … Continue reading →

Meghan Carr and Romeo! This pair has shown what determination and a strong attitude and work ethic can do.  They held both their cows in the cutting and got their lead changes in the reining.  I can’t tell you what … Continue reading →

The Clifford Horse Training gang had five of the six top spots at the Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic Limited.  DONE!!!

It is so nice to have Margaret and the incomparable Cotton (Cat Like) back in the show pen.  Because I could not find a photo of Margaret’s win, I am using a photo from a previous Ranch Horse Classic.  Let … Continue reading →

This beautiful set of Steve Guitron romels was the prize for this deserving rider.  It’s exciting to see how quickly Charmain is putting it together with her talented mare.  They are a force to be reckoned with! I love this … Continue reading →

Dawn and Fred (Fresno’s Plain Peppy) were also the trail class champs with the highest trail score of the weekend.

Yup, this pair has really come together.  Nics Back in Black and Alexi won the Ranch Riding, the Cutting, and the Reining!  Nobody deserves this win more, and we are so delighted.

I also showed Charmain Weiser’s lovely Millie, and earned an all-around third.  Here she is, winning the large limited conformation class.  She also won the Open conformation.  Such a pretty and talented girl!! Super Duper congratulations to Andrea Pasek and … Continue reading →

After fifteen years of trying to win the Open, I pulled it off!! Very Smart Cowpony showed the world that finishing nearly last in conformation can’t stop him.  I am so honored and delighted to have his name go on … Continue reading →