ISSUE 86 / March 2018
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As the weather is breaking, all of us are thinking about places to ride, both new trails and familiar ones. Last month we talked about getting licenses and tags updat- ed, checking Coggins and brakes, but this month I have a different suggestion.
I have been blessed to ride in virtually every state, un- der the giant redwoods, in the Yukon, the painted des- sert, the badlands, Old Tombstone, riding along the Rio Grande, following Lewis and Clark’s route, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, the 3,311 mile Atlantic to Pacific ride and the Mexico to Canada ride, plus the Smokey Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Belize, Mexico and so much more, but the memories I love the most are who I was riding with.
I suggest you reflect on old friends that you have ridden with. Remember those people and those times. I was invited to speak a couple of weeks ago at my close Garry Bass Photography friend’s funeral, Mr. Kenneth Abbott of Georgia. I was flooded with memories of riding together on the American Transcontinental Trail Ride from the Atlantic to the Pacific. For the most part, I found myself reflecting on such great times and riding across the White Sands Dessert or arriving at the Pacific Ocean. If you saw the European documentary on the true meaning of the American western spirit, you saw Kenneth, my fellow riders and me with no words but just a deep understanding of an indescribable bond. You have the same bond with folks you have ridden with. It really does not make any difference where it was, but the pleasure that lasts a lifetime of who you rode with. I ask that you take a moment and call some of those old friends and plan a ride together. Even if time and the ages have made it difficult to ride, go meet them and sit around the campfire and enjoy that bond of friendship.
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I also want to suggest you do something else to prepare for the riding season. Take some quiet time with your horse. Of all the riders I have ever met, I have a memory etched in my mind of a fellow from North Carolina by the name of James Brown. He was on the Mexico to Canada ride. I deeply admired him, not only as a perfect gentleman to everyone he met or being the as tough a cowboy or American as I have ever met to ride anywhere under any condition, but it was the bond he has with his horse. I do not even know if the horse was registered or a special breed but it did not matter. Early each morning before everyone was up, he silently would feed and gently brush his horse. He did it with dedication and the horse knew it. They had that bond that words cannot describe. I never saw him with spurs or a whip of any kind. I never saw him raise his hand against his horse or even raise his voice. Somehow that horse loved his master and that bond was his key to being the most admired trail rider or perhaps trainer, I ever saw. We as people should be like James Brown, but all of us need to make that bond with our horse as we enter the riding season. DVD’s and books are fine, but it is you and your soul with a horse that creates the success. As a side light, my grandfather was a deaf mute but he had that kind of bond with his horse using hand signals. The horse would come to him from a large field each morning as he would hold up his hand. Like James Brown, it was all silent but the communication between him and the horse was profound. Grandad would even harness and hitch his horse to the old wagon, completely by hand signals. They truly loved each other.
So this season, create the trust and bond with your horse. It will take you to a new level of pleasure you have not known before and make every trail ride a special gift. You do not need special DVD’s or magic secrets from a trainer. Just spend some time and discover your horse and its hidden talents. If I can do anything for you, contact me at my personal email, [email protected], that comes only to me and I will answer you and help you in any way I can.
Tom
Tom and his beloved horse, Marshall, as they reached the Pacific Ocean on the Transcontinental Trail Ride.
Tom with several of the Mexico to Canada riders Page 3
Join us on these upcoming rides! • October 25-27Find more details on our website: www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/rides-events Leatherwood Mountains 2018 Cook Forest Trail Ride - Clarion, PA Ferguson,Florida SheriffNC Youth Ranch - Live Oak, FL July 16-22 March 23-25 Enjoy 6 nights, 4 meals, lots of riding, ranch • Oct 30 - NovEnjoy 3 a special weekend at a working ranch that sorting, tack auction, live band and on Thurs, Fri & gives kids a second chance. Learn about the Sat seminars with Tom Seay American Heart Assoc. programs, trail ride plus more River Valley Horse Camp - Farmington, IA September 21-23 Trails,Beach Ride Etc - Midway, AL Join Tom Seay and Kristen Biscoe as they ride in April 25 the midwest, this time in Iowa. Enjoy a full week Myrtle Beach,Ride SC with Tom & Kristen at this all new location and enjoy over 60 miles of trails on private land. end of exciting activities including a dinner and • January 12Includes-18 a banquet dinner. dance. Alabama Governor’s Ride @ Faye Whittemore Mackinac Horse Center - Mackinac Island, MI Reunion Cruise September 28-30 Farms - Jasper, AL Join Tom Seay and Kristen Biscoe as they explore Grand Cayman,April Jamaica 27-29 Celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial Anniversary with this unique island in MI where there are no & Haiti motorized vehicles and help celebrate 20 years of Tom Seay, Kristen Biscoe & the Alabama Horse • January 24Council.-26 Enjoy trail riding, seminars, clinics, music the Mackinac Horse Center and a banquet dinner. Daniel Boone Days - Culpeper, VA TuckerR.O. Ranch Saddle Trail Riding Weekend at East October 5-7 Tom Seay and Kristen Biscoe share the history of ForkMayo, Stables FL - Jamestown, TN Daniel Boone in the Culpeper, VA area with a May 4-6 historic living encampment, colonial crafts, riding • April 18-20Join Tom Seay & Kristen Biscoe for a weekend of riding, seminars and clinics from our sponsors. and more!
“Our Barn”Saddle Fitting, music plus a steak dinner. Cattle Drive Weekends at Andora Farm Smoke Rise Ranch Resort - Glouster, OH Ridgeway, SC Apr 6-7; Apr 13-14; May 11-12; Jun 8-9; Jun 29- May 18-20 30; Jul 13-14; Jul 27-28; Aug 10-11; Sept 14-15; Join Tom Seay & Kristen Biscoe for a weekend of • May 2-4 Oct 12-13; Nov 2-3 riding, seminars, music plus banquet dinner. Come to Tom’s farm in Culpeper, VA to work and EastGathering Fork Stables at the Farm - Culpeper, VA drive cattle. Enjoy southern home cooked meals, June 15-17 stall and electric hook-up. Spaces limited Jamestown, Come TN to Tom Seay’s farm for Cattle Drive, trail
riding, clinics, seminars, demos, evening campfires • May 16-18 Farm Days Week at Andora Farm and relaxing. July 24-29 or Aug 7-11 4th Annual Gathering Enjoy a week on Tom Seay’s working farm and helping him around the farm like driving and treat- Tom’s Farm in Virginia ing cattle, riding the fence line, fishing and enjoy the quiet farm evenings. • June 13-15
Old Cow TownTo join Tom Seay, Kristen Biscoe & Del Shields Saguache, CO for an adventure . . . Call 540-829-9555 or visit • June 20-22 www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com Tribute to the Mustang Visit our website for details on how to sign up or Wyoming call 540-829-9555 for more details.
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Howdy Friends! Well, here's one you can consider. We'll just call it. THE MULE
In-spite of what you've heard or think, please open up your ears. Let me tell you of the journey that's happened through the years. Lets go back a long, long ways to the ancient days we're told. The Pharaohs mined for turquoise. To them it was like gold. They needed ways to pack it. And that's where I come in. They carved my picture on the rocks to show the routes for men. My strong back and my wisdom have brought my value high. My tall ears show alertness, as they point up at the sky. I've earned the honor you now know. I am no Poppers fool. I've stalled in barns of Royalty. By breeding I'm the Mule. George Washington was a noble man. He believed in my rare worth. He helped bring me to America, to build and plow the earth. Over time my worth has grown. My name no longer scorned. I'm seen in show rings, jumping class, where championships are born. My reputation I have earned, I am a stubborn cuss. But treat me with respect and care, and you'll find we do not fuss. While sondering down a shady lane, my ears will flop in-sink. You'll think you're in a rocking chair, with sleep just ore the brink. And safety, you can bet on me. My steps are sure and true. For I'm no fool, who wants to fall? Not me any more than you. So as you go a gazing at equines small and great. Don't pass me up, don't write me off. I'm waiting at the gate. My colors will surprise you. My breeding, it will charm.
My willingness to serve you, Reaches far beyond the farm.
Given a chance, I'll prove myself. I'll lend myself to you. Given a chance I'll give my heart, and to you I'll be true. (Del Shields 2-27-18)
ALWAYS RIDE THE HIGH TRAIL, If you have suggestions for Del about where you would like to see him perform, send him an email: Del [email protected] Visit Del’s website to see his tour schedule or to purchase his CDs: delshieldsmusic.com
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Hey Y’all!
It’s finally March! And in my world that means Spring is finally here (Yes, I have lived in the South a long time and yes, we get Spring early)!
I just love the warmer temps, the trees and flow- ers budding and I actually want to spend time outdoors under the sunshine.
Early Spring can be a tricky time to plan to go trail riding. With a variety of temperatures and a variety of precipitation still it can make for a great time become quite memorable. I know, from years working in the tourism industry, that when people plan a trip/vacation, they don’t pay close atten- tion to the weather and conditions as it get closer to the time that they will be visiting that area. Their plans are “set in stone” and nothing is going to change them. Yes, you check temperatures but do you check the ra- dar daily? Do you check to see what the percentage of precipitation and what is suppose to come along with that? Is it going to be a rough storm? Thunder? Lightening? Wind? Is it suppose to pop up out of nowhere half- way through the day? Coming from the beaches of the Carolina’s I know that story of a storm coming out of nowhere. Go back to those hardheaded folks on trips/vacations, they also continue through with their plans regardless of the weather.
Y’all have been out there riding and you know to do these things and I am not going to tell you to do these things. What I am going to tell you is to have back-up plans. Be flexible. Perhaps you are headed to a historical area. Your back-up plan could be to visit those areas and take a tour. Maybe you don’t want to leave your horses, so bring some cards or your favorite games or book. Bring a book about the area. It may open your eyes to see different things when riding the next nice day. Take some relaxing “me time”. Enjoy catching up with friends.
Anyways, I am excited about our first trip out this year with the ponies to the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch. The last time I was in Live Oak, FL was when Tom invited me to be part of the initial production tour of Best of America by Horseback to ride with them in Georgia and Florida. I was in my sophomore year of col- lege as a Biology Major and thought, I can’t pass this once in a lifetime opportunity. I have amazing memories of riding in Live Oak along the famous Suwannee River and I can’t wait to make new ones!
Trail Riding is all about making memories with new and old friends and exploring beautiful places at the pace of the horse, the way I think God intended us to.
See You Out on the Trails! I just love calving season at the farm and the Kristen adventures that come with it! Page 6
• October 25-27 If you haven’t tried Spurr’s Big Fix yet, hopefully its because your animals Leatherwood Mountains have not been injured or have any issues. Ferguson, NC This one bottle can treat so many ailments from the top of the head down • Oct 30 - Nov 3 to the hoof or paw. From hoof issues, to skin problems and even an antisep- American Heart Assoc. tic for those wounds.
IfBeach your Ride local store is not carrying Spurr’s Big Fix, next time you are in, ask them for it. Myrtle Beach, SC If you do most of your purchasing online you can buy it directly from them: • Januarywww.spurrsbigfix.com/order 12-18 -now Reunion Cruise Spurr’s will be giving away one bottle each month to one of our Trail Club Members. So who is Grand Cayman, Jamaica the big winner this month? & Haiti
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Mayo, FL • April 18-20 Congratulations to “Our Barn” Ridgeway, SC Terry & Roger Tetzlaff • May 2-4 Wisconsin East Fork Stables Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18 Thank you to Spurr’s Big Fix for the Give-A-Way! 4th Annual Gathering
Tom’s Farm in Virginia Have you tried their • June 13-15 Filly Cream or Hoof Fix? Old Cow Town They have booth won in SuperZoo the
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• October 25-27 Cavallo’s Trek Hoof Boots are the most flexible, durable, breathable Leatherwood Mountains and user friendly addition to the Cavallo hoof boot collection. The honeycomb design of Trek Hoof Boots maximizes strength and mini- Ferguson, NC mizes weight for the comfortable performance your horse de- • Oct 30 - Nov 3 serves. Great for the relief of chronic pain or hoof sensitivity; rehabili- tation from injuries, abscesses, navicular disease, laminitis / founder, American Heart Assoc. punctures, sole bruising and contracted heels. Additionally, the Trek HoofBeach BootRide can easily be adjusted for close contact and snug fit to individual horse’s hooves. Myrtle Beach, SC Can be used for protection during trailering and breeding or taken on the trail as a “spare tire” • Januaryfor lost 12 shoes.-18 Trek Hoof Boots are now available in Red and Black on Regular and Slim Sole Reunionstyles. Cruise
Grand Cayman, Jamaica To shop all of the products that Cavallo has to offer: & Haiti www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot/ • January 24-26 Cavallo will be giving away one pair of Trek Hoof Boots each month to one of our lucky Trail R.O. Ranch Club Members. So who is the big winner this month? Mayo, FL
• April 18-20 “Our Barn” Congratulations to Ridgeway, SC • May 2-4 Mickey & Jerald Sandridge East Fork Stables Mississippi Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18 Thank you to Cavallo for the Give-A-Way! 4th Annual Gathering
Tom’s Farm in Virginia To purchase your own pair of Trek Hoof Boots: • June 13-15 www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot/trek-hoof-boots/
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Watch Best of America by Horseback • October 25-27 Thursday 2 pm est / 1 pm ct / 12 pm mt / 11 am est Leatherwood Mountains On RFD-TV Ferguson, NC
• Oct 30 - Nov 3 Thursday, March 22nd American Heart Assoc. Hobcaw Barony -Georgetown, SC Beach Ride hobcawbarony.org Facebook: Hobcaw Barony Myrtle Beach,A Visit SCto historic Hobcaw Barony, a 16,000 acre privately owned research reserve located on the coast near Georgetown, South Carolina • January 12-18
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• January 24-26
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• April 18-20
“Our Barn” Thursday, April 5th Ridgeway, SC Tanglewood Acres - Bainbridge, OH www.tanglewoodacres.com • May 2-4 Facebook: Tanglewood Acres East Fork StablesWe visit a small private horse camp with 50 miles of bridle trails in Pike State Forest in Ohio
Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18
4th Annual Gathering Tom’s Farm in Virginia
• June 13-15
Old Cow Town
Saguache,Stay upCO to date with upcoming shows, visit our TV Schedule page to see what will air in the next several weeks: www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/tv-schedule • June 20-22
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• OctoberPlanning 25-27 on Coming to East Fork Stables in
LeatherwoodJamestown, Mountains TN on May 4-6 for the Tucker Saddles Trail ride? Ferguson, NC • OctWell, 30 -you Nov are 3 in for a treat! Tucker Trail Saddles is planning fascinating Learn more about Tucker or seminars, activities and interactive demos. shop their saddles and leather American Heart Assoc. products They are planning saddle fitting and saddle try-out demos. Schedule a time www.tuckersaddlery.com Beach Ride to meet up with one of their saddle fitting professionals with your horse/ Myrtle Beach, SC mule and saddle. Schedule a time to try a Tuck- Follow er Trail Saddle out on the trail. You will not Tucker Trail Saddles • January 12-18 want to miss taking advantage of either of these Reunion Cruise interactive demos along with other great activities that Tucker Trail Saddles has planned for you to learn more about what “Ultimate Trail Comfort” really means. Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Haiti Those questions that you have always had about saddle fit, saddle pad needs, the proper way to rig your cinch can be answered with Tucker Trail Saddles profes- • January 24-26 sionals. R.O. Ranch Want to join Tucker Trail Saddles and Best of America by Horseback at East Fork Mayo, FL Stables? Call 540-829-9555 to get signed up. To learn more about the ride, visit: www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/east-fork-tn-sponsor • April 18-20
“Our Barn”
Ridgeway, SC
• MayDid 2 you-4 know that here at Lakota of Ohio we order our Lakota trailers with many extra options that do not come standard?! We upgrade the majority of our trailers with Goodyear tires with alu- East Fork Stables minum wheels, extra clearance & tail lights, additional bridle hooks, drop down butt windows, power awnings and a step and latch on the escape door. Jamestown, TN We want to make our trailers as user friendly as possible! Give us a call to hear about all of the latest options! • May 16-18
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Tribute to the Mustang Want to learn more about horse trailer maintenance, tips or the inventory? Visit www.Lakotaofohio.com or give them a call at (740)426-6737. Wyoming
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• October 25-27
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• Oct 30 - Nov 3
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Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Haiti Now is a great time to purchase that Millcreek Manure Spreader you have been dreaming about. • January 24-26 Find the perfect “new to you” manure spreader in their Spring Warehouse Special. R.O. Ranch
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• October 25-27
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• Oct 30 - Nov 3
American Heart Assoc.
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• January 24-26
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NAILING METAL INTO YOUR HORSE`S HOOF • October 25-27 Consider Your Options By: Carole Herder Leatherwood Mountains HISTORY LESSON Ferguson,Horses were NC first shod with metal shoes 1500 hundred years ago, when horses • Octwere 30 captured- Nov 3 for use in battle. The confined horse’s hoof was weakened by a fetid environment and lack of movement. Limited movement meant restricted Americanblood Heart circulation Assoc. and significant loss of nutrient supply to the hoof. The hoof began to rot. Metal shoes were intended to elevate the hoof out of the manure Learn more: andBeach urine Ride-saturated ground where the horse was tied. The premise was that the www.cavallo-inc.com elevation would stop the hoof decay. Not surprisingly, the rot worked its way Myrtlebetween Beach, the SC metal plate and the hoof. Cutting out the middle of the metal plate Follow Them on and leaving the rim, was thought to allow some breathability and air circula- • January 12-18 Cavallo Hoof Boots tion: hence originated the current shape of the metal horse shoe. Nothing much Reunionhas change. Cruise It wasn’t the best solution, but horses were becoming valuable as Cavallo Hoof Boots war vehicles and stomping on the enemy with a metal shoe was considered a good Grandweapon. Cayman, Jamaica Cavallo Hoof Boots & Haiti WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW • JanuaryWhen asked24-26 why horse owners nail metal into horses’ feet; survey results indicate that it is thought to protect the hoof. The second response is simply because it has always been done and the third, most honest response isR.O. that Ranch they don’t know. What we do know is that the experience of lameness is not unfamiliar. As horse own- ers,Mayo, we FLseem destined to endure problems with our horse’s hoofs from time to time. It could be anything from a simple abscess to an intense injury or navicular diagnosis. • April 18-20 5 HEARTS & HOOF MECHANISM You“Our mayBarn” have heard it said that a horse has 5 hearts; four on the ground and one in the chest. This refers to the frog’s blood pumping function, circulating blood down through the extremities and back again. The frog Ridgeway,spreads the SC heel apart, drawing the sole flat and inviting the bone structure of the leg to descend into the hoof. This is how shock is absorbed in the hoof capsule. If you can accept that circulation is • May 2-4 imperative to the distribution of nutrients throughout the system and that healthy blood East Fork Stables flow aids in prevention and facilitates healing, it follows that limiting blood flow will lead to degeneration. If the frog cannot make ground contact and function as it should, Jamestown, TN then shock cannot be properly absorbed, and blood cannot freely flow. When metal is nailed in all around and the hoof is clamped in its smallest most contracted position, both • May 16-18 proper blood circulation and shock absorption are dangerously impeded. Then when the hoof lands on a hard surface, shock is referred up the legs. 4th Annual Gathering Take a metal shoe and bang it against a hard surface. You will feel the tremors vibrate up Tom’syour Farm arm. in Virginia Try it. In fact, even the nails cause vibration which will compromise the integri- • Junety and 13- 15break down hoof structure. And if you still think that metal shoes provide protec- tion, please consider that the outside walls of the hoof are already hard and that the softer Oldmore Cow vulnerable Town middle sole area is the more vulnerable.
Saguache,An excellent CO alternative is to use hoof boots so that your horses’ hoofs can function unrestricted; expand and contract to absorb shock and circulate blood and oxygen naturally. Good hoof boots allow you to ride over any • Juneterrain 20- 22at any speed with safety and protection.
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Helpful Hoot Hints Continued . . .
Cavallo’s President, Carole Herder: • OctoberCarole 25Herder-27 is the Author of the #1 International Bestseller “There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven”. Carole has been involved in horse health since 1993. Her Company, Cavallo LeatherwoodHorse & MountainsRider Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes horse products in 26 countries world- wide. Carole designed and developed Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads. Ferguson,Providing comfortNC for horses is Carole’s passion. She presents educational trainings around the world on the benefits of keeping horses in their natural state. Ms. Herder is the honoured recipient of • Octthe Royal30 - Nov Bank 3 of Canada Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She is a Trail Blazer and a proud member of the Women’s Presidents Organization, supporting female Entrepreneurs in every Americanindustry. Heart Assoc. Carole Herder, 2017 All Rights Reserved
Beach Ride Myrtle Beach, SC • JanuaryCAVALLO 12-18 – THE OFFICIAL AND APPROVED HOOF BOOTS OF: Reunion Cruise Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Haiti
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“Our Barn”
Ridgeway, SC • MayDid 2 you-4 catch the episode on Oregon Riding Destinations?
EastWe Fork are Stables happy to share with you the Oregon now has an official Horse Council.
Jamestown,Those of youTN who live in, near or visited Oregon may have worked with the Or- • Mayegon 16 Horse-18 Country which had been acting as the state’s Horse Council. Just recently they have become the official state representative with the American 4th HorseAnnual GatheringCouncil and State Coalition of Horse Councils. And are currently working on a statewide tourism piece to get a comprehensive list of places a visitor can Tom’s Farm in Virginia experience horses in Oregon. • June 13-15 Learn more about Oregon Horse Coun- Old Cow Town try / Oregon Horse Council, becoming a member or what Oregon has for equine Saguache, CO business and tourism, • June 20-22 visit oregonhorsecountry.com
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By: Kristen Biscoe • October 25-27 You may think that because I’m in my early 30’s that I am “hip” and have Leatherwoodthe latest Mountains technology. Yes, I know a lot of neat features that my phone has to make life simple. I know enough to get me into trouble, as I like to Ferguson, NC describe it. I miss my old, simple Nextel, you know the no color, no cam- • Octera, 30 Beep - Nov-Beep. 3 It was not my first cell phone, but probably my favorite.
AmericanCell phonesHeart Assoc. have evolved so much since they first came out. I can re- memberBeach Ride when I was in college as a trail guide doing beach rides and In- tracoastal waterway rides. I had my Nextel cell phone on the belt clip. Learn more: MyrtleThere Beach, was noSC camera, no color screen. But is served as a great, any dis- thehorseholster.com tance two-way walkie-talkie with my boss at the barn or my mom 4 • January 12-18 Follow them: states away. You could “Beep-Beep” me (as I called the feature). Then The Horse Holster Reunionthey started Cruise to quickly evolve with cameras, color and started to grow. I used to be able to stick by phone in my back pocket and trail ride all day The Horse Holster Grandand Cayman, not worry Jamaica about my phone slipping out. In the last several years, I have& Haitigiven up on my back pocket and started trying to stick my phone in The Horse Holster my front pocket, but that doesn’t work on all jeans. I have been known • January 24-26 to upgrade my phone to only those that will fit in my pocket and give the cell phone people a hard time that theseR.O. Ranchcell phones are more tablet size: “I thought cell phones were suppose to be portable and easy. How in the world do you fit them in your pocket? Am I gonna have to get a bigger purse, too, to carry this thing around?’Mayo, FL • April 18-20 We all know that when riding, we need our cell phones to be accessible quickly but also to be on our bodies, so“Our if something Barn” does happen, we don’t have to try to find a phone in the woods, trail or wherever it may land or with the horse, who is now miles away. The problem with the clips that are made for the phone is that if Ridgeway,the phone SC is hit in a certain way, it comes out of the clip. • May 2-4 This brings me to last year. I had the pleasure of meeting a woman about my age at an Expo show who has Eastthought Fork Stables about the growing cell phone and the shrinking pockets. She loves to ride and do all kinds of amazing and fun things with her horse. Brooke Beers is an amazing woman with amazing ideas to Jamestown, TN help fellow horse riders and outdoorsmen, in general, “Ride Connected” as her moto sug- • Maygests. 16 -I18 so enjoyed talking with Brooke, she makes you feel like you have been friends for ever. I LOVED the idea of the product: a pouch that attaches to your thigh and keeps your 4th cellAnnual phone Gathering and maybe even your ID, a credit card, a little cash and maybe your truck key. Plus, it is so easy to get to your phone should you want to take a quick photo or video. Tom’s Farm in Virginia With access on your thigh, it is out of the way for riding but you don’t have to bend down • Juneto grab 13-15 your phone.
Old Cow Town I loved the idea of this product so much I asked for one for my birthday later that year. I Saguache, CO have used it ever since on rides. When we do Cattle Drives, I can easily take out my phone and take pictures to share on Facebook. When we ride on the show, it stores my phone • June 20-22 quickly when I come up to the camera and then I can take it back out quickly to take more photos of everyone riding with us and the trails, again to share on Facebook later for all of Tribute to the Mustang you who can’t be there with us. I don’t have to worry if my phone popped off the clip if Wyoming something happens. Plus it is pink and black, my colors for my cows and life in general. Yes,
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I have black angus with hot pink ear tags (even the bull calves get pink ear tags, and they are so cute!) • October 25-27 The last few months I have been thinking that I should start wearing it around the farm more often as I have Leatherwoodthe same Mountains problem riding the four-wheeler or when riding in the back of the pick-up as I do riding a horse. Ferguson,When talking NC with Brooke last week, she told me that she has so many clients that wear this hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, and other fun outdoor activities. She even has a safety orange color with a • Octreflective 30 - Nov tape 3 across the front. If every time I cross the river, I find myself reaching in my back pocket to make sure that my phone is good in my pocket then clearly I need to do something different. Just because I Americanhave Hearta waterproof Assoc. phone, doesn’t mean that I will be able to find it in the water if it does pop out. Beach Ride So, why don’t I start wearing my Horse Holster everyday on the farm? I need to purchase a farm one so I Myrtledon’t Beach, have toSC worry about washing it all the time. Maybe Brooke can make a camo with pink logo and stitch- ing…With all the color choices, you could have a Horse Holster for every outfit! (I know that is girly of me • January 12-18 but there are plenty of you who are thinking the same thing!) Reunion Cruise Something that you may not have realized about The Horse Holster is that Brooke enjoys giving back to her Grandcommunity. Cayman, Jamaica She, in fact, used to work for a non-profit before The Horse Holster “took over” her life and she had& to Haiti make her company her focus. But she hasn't lost sight in giving back. You can head to the website and • Januarylearn about 24-26 all the great charities that The Horse Holster has been a part of and more about Brooke, other testimonies and, of course, get at least one Horse Holster for you and maybe someone special. R.O. Ranch Who’s ready to go shopping? thehorseholster.com Mayo, FL
• April 18-20
“Our Barn”
Ridgeway, SC
• May 2-4
East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18
4th Annual Gathering
Tom’s Farm in Virginia
• June 13-15
Old Cow Town
Saguache, CO
• June 20-22
Tribute to the Mustang
Wyoming
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Nancy Stewart - AL • October 25-27 Thank you Tom and Pat for including me in your family. It’s always a Leatherwoodpleasure Mountains to be included in such a great group of people with the common interest that we have in horses. Since joining you on the Ferguson,various rides NC and adventures I have always been impressed with how well everyone enjoys being included in your group. Just a testa- • Octment 30 to- Nov your 3unique ability to put everyone at ease regardless of Americanwho Heartor where Assoc. we all come from.
AsBeach for myselfRide I’m considered a Yankee transplant since living in the South for nearly 40 yrs. I’m originally from Connecticut where my Myrtlefamily Beach, ran a SClarge dairy farm as well as a riding academy for English riding that included training Hunters and Jumpers. I rode at an early • Januaryage and 12 started-18 showing when I was 7 years old. I participated in shows throughout the state receiving year end awards for my age Reunionbracket Cruise as well as in classes competing against train- Granders. Cayman, Professionally Jamaica I rode for several years riding the Hunter/Jumper circuit& Haiti but in my twenties I reached out to seek other jobs. Nancy Stewart with her horse, Fritz • JanuaryThis led 24 to- 26being employed by Eastern Airlines which gave me the opportunity to travel, my most memorable trip was to Australia on $12. I was first employed in Chicago then transferred to Charlotte, NC. Eventually Eastern went bank- ruptR.O. andRanch I became involved with real estate. A new development had just open up and I had the opportunity to partici- pate not only in sales but managed a couple of other divisions within the organization. After several years I was asked toMayo, join John FL Hancock Insurance Co. also in Charlotte. Eventually they transferred me to Camden, S.C. which delighted • Aprilme no18 end.-20
Camden“Our Barn” is the winter quarters for many of the great racehorses, it’s also a town that’s 90% horse oriented that not only caters to the racehorse crowd but indulges in Fox Hunting both formal and sponsors Fox Hound Field trials. At Ridgeway,these trials SC it’s not uncommon for over 700 hounds to be cast at daybreak with judges following different packs to see who the best hound will be at the end of 5 days of hunting. I had the opportunity to be one of the judges at which time • MayI met 2- 4my future husband. Due to the fact he lived in Alabama and I in S.C. we often met at the hunts throughout the Southern States and eventually I moved to Millry, AL. Cat, my husband’s nickname, retired from 30 plus years in the EastNavy Fork and Stables he and his cousin were running several cows on a good size farm. Needless to say I had the opportunity to ride with my husband to check the cows and help with the operation. I felt like a true blue cowgirl. The transition of Jamestown,moving to TNa slower pace and a small southern town took me awhile to get use to but thanks to my husband wonderful, • Mayhilarious, 16-18 outgoing personality I had a chance to meet great friends and every day was a new day. With this change I also started to learn how to ride western as everyone poked fun at me for riding the “postage stamp”. 4th Annual Gathering Changing to western riding and riding Quarter Horses, after a few years I ventured into learning how to show in Rein- Tom’sing Farm Shows in Virginia advancing up into the Non-Pro division. It was quite a challenge that I thoroughly enjoyed and that took me to various parts of the country. Riding and showing from TX to OK and all states in between. As time passed I had ad- • Junevanced 13- 15to becoming the third highest winner in the Non-Pro Division in the country. I retired from showing and my husband had become ill. We had a wonderful 22 years of marriage before he passed on and my life made another Oldchange. Cow TownThe farm still remains to be my main interest along with riding and I now help a neighbor watch over the herd Saguache,that has doubled CO in size.
• JuneDue 20 to- 22this change I had the time to join up with Best Of America By Horseback when I saw an advertisement about a cruise to Alaska. So off I went to experience a wonderful time. Every port we docked at I always found a new adven- Tributeture, to theflying Mustang up to a glacier to experience what dog sledding was all about. Toured in a helicopter over another region, witnessed a glaciers breaking off into the sea as our ship passed, then at our last port I rode a zip line. I had no idea at theWyoming time what this was but after traveling 3 hours up the mountain and 90 seconds down I soon found out. Needless to
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say I was hooked on participating in some more of Tom’s adventures and trail rides. Every ride or adventure I’ve been • Octoberto Tom has25- 27been the host for the most and a wonderful opportunity to meet some new and wonderful friends as we all have the same common interest and that of course is riding and trail riding for pleasure. Leatherwood Mountains My resent adventure this year was the cruise to Haiti and Jamaica where once again I had a great adventure meeting Ferguson,many more NC new friends. I’m now looking forward this spring to joining up with Tom on one of his rides in North Ala- bama. Thank you Tom and Pat as well as the rest of the Best Of America By Horse Back organization for doing such a • Oct 30 - Nov 3 great job. American Heart Assoc.
Beach Ride Monica Dean - VA Myrtle Beach, SC I didn’t start riding till I was 45, when my daughter started taking hunter-jumper • Januaryriding lessons. 12-18 She seemed to enjoy it so much. I had never had the opportunity to learn to ride as a child, and I thought it would be a fun thing for us to learn Reunion Cruise together. And it was! Grand Cayman, Jamaica I took& Haiti hunter -jumper lessons at the college where I worked, in the hope that, after learning to ride well, my daughter and I could connect up with people who • Januaryrode trails, 24-26 because that’s what I really wanted to do. I used to watch “Best of America by Horseback” all of the time, daydreaming that I would one day be ableR.O. to Ranch ride trails like those you took people on, and camp in a neat trailer. But I just didn’t know anyone around here who was into trail riding. And I didn’t even haveMayo, my FL own horse or trailer or truck. So I just kept taking the hunter-jumper • Aprillessons, 18- 20long after my daughter went off to college and stopped riding. Monica Dean with her horse, Ace
Fast“Our-forward Barn” to age 60, when I’d finally gotten a horse, but I still was only riding in an arena and the occasional low-level nearby hunter-jumper show. One day, I met someone who was a real trail rider, and she quickly became a friend. She Ridgeway,invited me SC to come with her group of horsey friends on a trail ride, using one of her friends’ horses. I was scared to death! • May 2-4 But I was also completely hooked. Thanks to this dear friend, and the group of amazing friends she introduced me to, I Easthave Fork never Stables looked back. I trail ride (and camp) with them as often as I possibly can. I have a lovely Tennessee Walking Horse now, and we are a great team. I bought a tiny used 2-horse trailer with no electric or plumbing, but I make do Jamestown, TN just fine. • May 16-18 The greatest thing about our trail riding group is that it is diverse and fluid. Some people can’t ride sometimes, so it’s 4th Annualalways Gatheringa different little set of people from the same group. Some have trotting horses; some have gaited horses; some go fast and some go slow. We come from all backgrounds: a couple of Ph.D.'s, a couple who barely finished high Tom’sschool. Farm in Rabid Virginia Republicans and raging Democrats. Fundamentalist Christians and atheists. Mostly women, but quite a few men, too. Some with many years of horsemanship, and some with hardly any. We all get along, we respect each • June 13-15 other, and we always have a hugely good time! Old Cow Town I enjoy going on organized trail rides as well as non-organized rides. My favorite places to ride in Virginia are our incred- Saguache,ible state COpark s and forests and our national forests, including James River, Staunton River, Appomattox-Buckingham state forest, White Cedar, Mount Rogers, the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area (including the Graves Mountain • Junetrails), 20 -George22 Washington National Forest trails such as the Glenwood Horse Trail, Day Creek, Hunting Creek, Terra- pin Mountain, Lovelady Creek, 13 Crossings, and the CCC camp. I also love organized rides on beautiful private lands Tributesuch to theas the Mustang Fleetwood (Massies Mill) trail ride, the Eastern Shore trail ride, Flint Hill trail ride, Lake Gaston ride. I’m looking forward to trying some new ones this year. We are so fortunate in Virginia to have so many beautiful places to Wyoming ride!
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• OctoberIt is still 25my- 27greatest dream to go on one of your Best of America by Horseback rides to some beautiful location. I hope I can do that someday! It’s hard to think about driving a really way all by myself with my primitive little set up, and those Leatherwoodkinds of Mountains trips would be also be a financial issue for me. The only thing I've been able to do is to come to The Garthering at your farm a couple of years. So for now, I’m still watching the show, and I'm still dreaming! Ferguson, NC Dreams do come true. I am proof of that! 23 years ago, when I started out, I never in my wildest dreams would have • Oct 30 - Nov 3 guessed that I’d be doing now what I’ve always wanted to do. American Heart Assoc.
Beach Ride Karen & Dave Ingram - North Carolina Myrtle Beach, SC From opposite sides of the country this couple was brought together by • Januaryfriends, 12 family-18 and horses.
ReunionDave is Cruise originally from Buffalo, New York and has lived in many eastern Grandstates. Cayman, The Jamaica Carolinas became his permanent home in the late 80’s when he &came Haiti to be near his sister in China Grove, North Carolina.
• JanuaryKaren was24- 26born and raised in the Sacramento, California area. As a teen- ager, Karen had a horse and rode in her neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA untilR.O. herRanch horse suffered an injury and had to be put down.
KarenMayo, went FL off to college in Cleveland, Tennessee and then settled in Rowan County, North Carolina. She did not get another horse until she • April 18-20 Dave & Karen Ingram enjoying a ride completed graduate school at the age of 32. Upon joining the Eastern Rowan“Our Barn” Saddle club, she met Carol Peters, a single mom with horses. As the girls became good friends, Carol realized that Karen was very much like her brother, Dave. They seemed to think alike and have many of the same values and Ridgeway,even briefly SC attended the same church before he moved to Rock Hill, SC to start his career with Duke Energy.
• MayOver 2- 4several years, Dave’s sister would occasionally tell him about her friend, Karen, but they still hadn’t had the op- portunity to meet until Karen needed to sell a horse. She and Carol brought the horse to an auction in Rock Hill, SC. EastAfter Fork the Stables sale, the girls stopped at Cracker Barrel in Rock Hill for lunch. Carol quickly called her brother to finally meet Karen. They hit it off right away. Dave liked the outdoors. One difference, Dave was not necessarily a “horse person” Jamestown, TN but he knew of Karen’s passion for horses and was willing to give it a try. • May 16-18 Their first riding trip together was at Big Creek in the Smoky Mountains. Dave enjoyed the camping with friends and 4th Annualriding the Gathering beautiful trails. Karen was an expert horse camper already and set out to make sure that Dave had a great experience with horses. She succeeded! In a few short months, Dave and Karen were engaged and were married within Tom’sa Farmyear! in Virginia
• JuneHe 13moved-15 to the farm in Rowan County and the adventure began. They started with Paint horses riding locally at Mor- row Mountain State Park, the Uwharrie Forest. Many weekends were spent on the road to several places in the Caroli- Old Cow Town nas, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee. Special horse events such as “Ride with the Stars” took them as far west as Saguache,Eminence, CO Missouri. They have ridden the battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and traveled south to Goethe Trail Head near Ocala, Florida. • June 20-22 Over the years they have transitioned from stock horses to gaited horses. Dave now rides Mister Dillon, a Missouri TributeFox to Trotterthe Mustang and Karen rides Strong Texas Dollar, a Tennessee Walking horse.
WatchingWyoming “Best of America by Horseback” has given them many suggested riding venues to discover. While riding at
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East Fork Stables in 2016 they met Tom Seay, Del Shields and Kristen Biscoe, the “Best of America by Horseback” staff. • OctoberKaren and 25 Dave-27 look forward to first joining Tom and Kristen at the Governor’s Ride in April in Jasper, AL, continuing on to Flying R Ranch in West Plains, Missouri then meeting up again at East Fork Stables in Jamestown, TN on the way Leatherwoodback home! Mountains
Ferguson, NC JoAnn Capewell - VA • Oct 30 - Nov 3
I didn’t start riding until I was an adult and bought my first horse while in the military in the early 70’s. I had several American Heart Assoc. horses over the next 20 plus years riding mostly on trails where I boarded or lived since I didn’t have a trailer. Once I finallyBeach got Ride a trailer, I competed for several years with my government style Morgan in both the ring and judged trail rides that were just starting up in central Virginia. We were lucky to have 25 competitors show up in the late 80s. Myrtle Beach, SC After the Morgan passed I was without a horse for a while. I’d always been interested in long-ears but didn’t know any- • Januaryone with 12 them-18 and never saw them on the trails. When I discovered that my farrier, Eddie Shelton, had draft mules, he took me under wing and introduced me to the wonderful world of mules, taught me the basics of harnessing and hook- Reunioning and Cruisedriving his team. I was hooked!! He took me to my first mules sale in TN about 22 years ago. With over 700 Grandmules, Cayman, of course Jamaica I brought home my first long-ear. We turned out to not be a good match and Eddie bought him and turned& Haiti him into an amazing mule that ribboned in most every class, English, Western, harnessing, coon jumping.
• JanuaryMy next 24 mule-26 is my current mount, Ginger. We’ve been together for 20 plus years. We do mostly trail riding. About 15 years ago I met Toni Sheads and her mule, Delta, at Phelps WMA and she introduced us to mountain trails. Toni also introducedR.O. Ranch me to many of her friends who I still ride with now.
JaneMayo, Palmer FL with Devon has helped me learn a lot about camping, my current main interest. I also ride and have camped • Aprilwith 18 Tom-20 Hanger and his Quarter Horse mare Shy.
I “Ourretired Barn” from working with Fairfax County Police last Fall, but since Ginger was recovering from having a tumor re- moved from her hoof followed by laminitis in all four hooves and lame for 4 months, we have slowly been bringing her Ridgeway,back to full SC work.
• MaySeveral 2-4 years ago Toni and Jane got me to go to a team penning clinic. Ginger wasn’t very good but I had fun. This lead to them talking me into a weekend at your farm to work cattle. It was awesome. East Fork Stables
I’m looking forward to the next cattle drive at your farm in April where I’ll be joined by Joy McMullen and her Paso, Jamestown, TN Maestro. • May 16-18 In March I’ll be camping with lots of old friend (Lara Riggins birthday bash weekend) and meeting new folks at Belmead 4th AnnualStables Gatheringand Riding Club on the James River where you recently did one of your shows.
Tom’sI’ve Farm camped in Virginia and/or ridden in many of the Virginia State parks, Fort Valley, Pleasant Grove County Park, many of the parks in Fairfax. I did several years of the large organized camping rides. But I just don’t enjoy being on the trail with • June 13-15 several hundred riders anymore. Old Cow Town One of my favorite things to do is camp & ride at Belmead Stables & Riding Club in Powhatan, just outside of Richmond, Saguache,VA during CO the week alone, just me and my mule.
• June 20-22
Tribute to the Mustang
Wyoming
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Friday, March 23 • October 25-27 Check-in with Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch upon arrival Office on left-hand side Leatherwood Mountains *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of America by Horseback Ferguson, NC Arena open all day 9:00 *optional* ranch guided trail ride • Oct 30 - Nov 3 meet at the Arena American Heart Assoc. 1:30 *optional* ranch guided trail ride meet at the Arena Beach Ride 7:30-8:30 Pavilion Meet & Greet with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Myrtle Beach, SC Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass • January 12-18 Saturday, March 24 7:30 Breakfast for purchase available proceeds support Reunion Cruise local 4H Club Grand Cayman, Jamaica 9:30 Arena Gather for Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host & Haiti Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer • January$75 Rider 24-26 Fee Garry Bass
R.O. RanchPresentation of the Flag - Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch Drill Team National Anthem - Tracy Starling Mayo, FL Blessing of the Ride • April10:00 18 Filmed-20 Trail Ride around the Youth Ranch and along the Suwannee River with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips. Ride along sandy trails under live oak, Spanish “Our Barn”moss and pine canopies, open fields and along the historic Suwannee River. Walk Only Ride for any level rider. 12:00 Lunch for Purchase available proceeds support local 4H Club Ridgeway,12:00-2:00 SC Horse Drawn Wagon Ride of the Ranch. See the grounds of the ranch and learn more about what the ranch does for the youth *Sign up at check-in • May3:00 2 -Equine4 Nutrition Seminar hosted by Southern States Feed with Dr. Marty *if you would like to speak with Dr. Marty individually, he will be available all afternoon EastAll ForkAfternoon: Stables Trail Obstacles provided by Rockin’ P Equine - work your horse through trail obstacles and learn about Jamestown, competitive TN trail competitions 6:00 Pavilion Banquet Dinner hosted by the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch & sponsored by Southern State Feed • May 16-18Keynote Speaker: Tom Seay, Host Photos available for purchase - See Garry Bass 4th Annual GatheringT-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips Tom’s7:30 Farm Live in MusicVirginia - Tracy Starling and the Runnin' Waters Bluegrass Band • June8:30 13 Arena-15 Enjoy participating in ranch sorting or similar under the lights Sunday, March 25 Old7:30 Cow Breakfast Town for purchase by the 4H Club 9:00 Cowboy Church hosted by Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch (all are welcome) Saguache, CO Question on directions, camping, accommodations call Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch call Janet Sampson at 386-688-4336 • June 20-22 Questions on stalls call Cyndie Pittman at 703-409-1138 Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch - 1813 Cecil Webb Place - Boys Ranch, FL 32060 Tribute to the Mustang www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/fl-sheriff-youth-ranch Wyoming Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up
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Tuesday, April 24 • October 25-27 Check-in with Trails, ETC upon arrival Leatherwood Mountains Office *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of Ferguson, NC America by Horseback • Oct 30 - Nov 3 Ride on your own to explore the trails 5:00-6:00 Meet & Greet with TV Host Tom American Heart Assoc. Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Beach Ride Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips,
Myrtle Beach, SC Wednesday, April 25 • January 12-18 9:30 Gather for Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Reunion Cruise Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Grand Cayman, Jamaica Presentation of the Flag & Haiti National Anthem Blessing of the Ride • January 24-26 $50 Rider Fee Arena 10:00R.O. Ranch Filmed Trail Ride along sandy trails through dense wooded paths, wide spaces, and plenty of water crossing with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Mayo, FL Videographer Wanda Phillips. Walk only ride suitable for any level rider. • AprilLunch 18 -on20 your own 2:00 Gaited Ride: enjoy a ride out with other gaited horses on the trails “Our Barn” 2:00 Ride with Kristen Biscoe out on the trails to see more of what Trails, ETC has to offer Ridgeway,6:00 Banquet SC Dinner hosted by Trails, ETC Pavilion • May 2-4 Keynote Speaker: Tom Seay East Fork StablesT-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips. Jamestown, TN 7:30 Live Music - Bailin’ Twine - enjoy bluegrass and folk music to end the evening • May 16-18
4th Annual Gathering Question on directions, camping, accommodations call Dawn Thomas at 334-740-1336 Tom’s Farm in Virginia Trails, ETC - 2760 US Highway 82 - Midway, AL 36053 • June 13-15 334-740-1336
Old Cow Town
Saguache, CO www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/trails-etc-al • June 20-22
Tribute to the Mustang Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up Wyoming
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Friday, April 27 • October 25-27 Check-in with Faye Whittemore Farms upon arrival TBD Leatherwood Mountains *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of America by Horseback Ferguson, NC Ride on your own to explore the trails 7:30-8:00 Meet & Greet with Host Tom Seay, Co-Host • Oct 30 - Nov 3 Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videogra- American Heart Assoc. pher Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs Beach Ride Saturday, April 28 9:30 Gather for Filmed Trail Ride with Host Tom Seay, Myrtle Beach, SC Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer • January 12-18 Garry Bass and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs Reunion Cruise Presenting of the Flag National Anthem Grand Cayman, Jamaica Blessing of the Ride & Haiti TBD 10:00 Filmed Trail Ride through trails with plenty of • January 24-26 shade, past waterfalls, bluffs and creeks with Tom Seay & Kristen Biscoe . Walk only, any level ride. LunchR.O. Ranch on your own 2:00 Gaited Horse Ride: enjoy a trail ride with other gaited horses 2:00Mayo, Trail FL Ride with Best of America by Horseback Crew lead by Tom Seay or Kristen Biscoe: enjoy a ride out on more • April 18-20of Faye Whittemore Farm’s trails. Schedule Activities, seminars and demos 6:00“Our Banquet Barn” Dinner hosted by the Faye Whittemore Farms TBD Ridgeway,Sandy SC Pegram to make comments, introduce Kristen Biscoe, co-host. Kristen Biscoe to make comments and introduce Host, Tom Seay. • May 2-4 Sandy Pegram to introduce Keynote Speaker: TBA Photos available for purchase - See Garry Bass East Fork Stables T-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Jamestown, Videographer TN Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs
• May7:30 16 Live-18 Music Sunday, March 25 4th 9:00Annual Cowboy Gathering Church (all are welcome)
Tom’s Farm in Virginia • June 13-15 Question on directions, camping, accommodations call Ricky Whittemore at 205-522-4137 Faye Whittemore Farms - 1335 Forrester Road - Jasper, Alabama 35504 Old Cow Town 205-522-4137
Saguache, CO
• June 20-22 www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/al-governor-ride Tribute to the Mustang Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up Wyoming
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Friday, May 4 • October 25-27 Check-in with East Fork Stables upon arrival Office to the right just after you enter the Leatherwood Mountains gate in the barn facing road *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of America Ferguson, NC by Horseback • Oct 30 - Nov 3 Ride on your own to explore the trails 5:00-6:00 Meet & Greet at Pavilion with TV Host, Tom American Heart Assoc. Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer, Pat Seay, Trail Boss, Paul Fuchs, Videographer, Wanda Beach Ride Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass Saturday, May 5 Myrtle Beach, SC 9:30 Arena Gather for Filmed Trail Ride at the with Host, Tom Seay, Co-host, Kristen Biscoe, Producer, Pat • January 12-18 Seay, Videographer, Wanda Philips, Trail Boss, Reunion Cruise Paul Fuchs, and Photographer, Garry Bass Presenting of the Flag Grand Cayman, Jamaica National Anthem & Haiti Blessing of the Ride $50 Rider Fee 10:00 Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host, Tom Seay, Co- • January 24-26 host, Kristen Biscoe, Producer, Pat Seay, Videogra- pher, Wanda Phillips, Trail Boss, Paul Fuchs, and R.O. RanchPhotographer, Garry Bass through shady forests, sandy trails, open fields, rock formations, waterfalls, lily pad ponds and stunning overlooks. Walk Only Ride for any level rider. Mayo, FL Noon Lunch on your own • April2:00 18 Arena-20 Gaited Horse Ride led by Trail Boss, Paul Fuchs Enjoy the flat wide trails with other gaited horses 2:00“Our Arena Barn” Trail Ride with Best of America by Horseback lead by Tom Seay or Kriste Biscoe. Explore more of East Forks’ trails Ridgeway,Schedule Activities, SC seminars and demos with Tucker Trail Saddles 6:00 Pavilion Banquet Dinner hosted by East Fork Stables • May 2-4 Keynote Speaker: TV Host, Tom Seay East Fork StablesPhotographs available for purchase - see Garry Bass T-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with Host, Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat Seay, Jamestown, Videographer, TN Wanda Philips, Trail Boss, Paul Fuchs, and Photographer, Garry Bass 7:30 Live Music - Poverty String Band - This amazing and super talented band out of Ohio brings energy, familiar tunes • May 16-18and a mix of string instruments to entertain you
4th Sunday,Annual Gathering March 25 9:00 Pavilion Cowboy Church - All are welcome Tom’s Farm in Virginia Ride on your own • June 13-15 Question on directions, camping, accommodations call East Fork Stables at 800-978-7245 Old Cow Town East Fork Stables - 3598 S. York Hwy - Jamestown, TN 38556 800-978-7245 Saguache, CO
• June 20-22 www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/east-fork-tn-sponsor Tribute to the Mustang Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up Wyoming
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Friday, June 15 • October 25-27 Check-in with Andora Farm upon arrival Front of the White House Leatherwood Mountains *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of America by Horseback Ferguson, NC 1:30 Arena Meet for Cattle Drive with TV Host Tom Seay & Co-Host Kristen Biscoe • Oct 30 - Nov 3 2:00 Cattle Drive with TV Host Tom Seay & Co-Host American Heart Assoc. Kristen Biscoe 3:00 Arena Team Penning Clinic with TV Host Tom Seay Beach Ride & Co-Host Kristen Biscoe 5:00 Dinner Porch and Backyard of house Myrtle Beach, SC 6:00 Team Penning Sign-ups ($5 per run per rider) Team Penning Booth (red booth with bath- • January 12-18 house at arena) 7:00 Arena Team Penning Runs begin Reunion Cruise *bring your chair and watch for free Grand Cayman, Jamaica 7:30 Yard Campfire & Haiti *Bring your chair $200 Rider Fee Saturday, June 16 • January 24-26 for Members 6:00 Coffee Available in the Barn 7:30-8:30 Porch Breakfast *enjoy on the tables in the yard 9:30R.O. ArenaRanch Gather for Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Produce Pat Seay, Videogra- pher Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs Mayo, FL Presenting of the Flag • April 18-20National Anthem Blessing of the Ride 10:00“Our Barn”Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Produce Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs through the beautiful working/historic Andora Ridgeway, Farm. SC Cross the hard bottom creek, ride through open fields and pines. Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from several vantage points. Walk Only Ride for any level rider. • MayNoon 2-4 Lunch on your own 2:00 Arena Gaited Horse Ride led by Trail Boss Paul Fuchs: Enjoy a ride with other gaited horses through the farm East Fork Stables 2:00 Arena Trail Ride led by Host Tom Seay or Co-host Kristen Biscoe: Enjoy a ride through the farm Jamestown,Activities: TN Fly Fishing Demo, Trail Challenge, Clinics, Seminars • May6:00 16 Banquet-18 Dinner Porch, enjoy under the lights in the yard Guest Keynote Speaker 4th Annual GatheringPhotographs available for purchase - See Garry Bass T-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Produce Pat Seay, Tom’s Farm inVideographer Virginia Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs • June8:00 13 Campfire-15 & live music Sunday, June 17 Old9:30 Cow Front Town of Upper Barn Cowboy Church - all are welcome 10:30 Trail Ride with the Best of America by Horseback Crew: enjoy a ride through the farm before heading out Saguache, CO
• June 20-22 www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/spring-gatherig-in-va Tribute to the Mustang Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up Wyoming
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Friday, September 21 • October 25-27 Check-in with River Valley Horsecamp upon arrival TBD Leatherwood Mountains *Turn in signed filmed waiver for Best of America by Horseback Ferguson, NC Ride on your own to explore the trails 5:00-6:00 Meet & Greet with TV Host Tom Seay, • Oct 30 - Nov 3 Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat American Heart Assoc. Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Beach Ride Paul Fuchs Saturday, September 22 Myrtle Beach, SC 9:30 Arena Gather for Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, • January 12-18 Producer Pat Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Reunion Cruise Boss Paul Fuchs Grand Cayman, Jamaica Presentation of the Flag & Haiti National Anthem Blessing of the Ride • January 24-26 10:00 Filmed Trail Ride with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Producer Pat $75R.O. RiderRanch Fee Seay, Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Mayo, FLPaul Fuchs along the scenic Lion Gulch with rock bottom creeks, through oak and cedar forests, and past • April 18-20unique rock cropping. Walk Only ride for any level rider 2:00 Gaited Horse Ride led by Trail Boss Paul Fuchs: Enjoy a trail ride with other gaited horses 2:00“Our Trail Barn” Ride led by Host Tom Seay or Co-Host Kristen Biscoe: enjoy a ride to explore more of the trails Watch the Ranch Horse Show for free Ridgeway, (if SC you want to compete, you will need to contact Carolyn, this is an extra and separate fee) 6:00 Banquet Dinner hosted by River Valley Horsecamp • May 2-4 Pavilion Keynote Speaker: Tom Seay East Fork Stables Photographs available for purchase - see Garry Bass T-Shirts Available and Free Autographs with TV Host Tom Seay, Co-Host Kristen Biscoe, Produce Pat Seay, Jamestown, TN Videographer Wanda Phillips, Photographer Garry Bass, and Trail Boss Paul Fuchs • May8:00 16 Barn-18 Dance
4th Sunday,Annual Gathering May 20 9:30 Cowboy Church - All are welcome Tom’s Farm inTBD Virginia Ride on your own • June 13-15
Old Cow Town Question on directions, camping, accommodations call Carolyn at 319.878.3888 Saguache, CO River Valley Horsecamp - 29932 Hawk Dr. - Farmington, IA 52626 • June 20-22 319.878.3888
Tribute to the Mustang www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/river-valley-lodge-ia
Wyoming Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up
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Since we are just about booked up for the year, we added two more weekends for Cattle Drives this year. Don’t wait long to book • Octoberyour Cattle 25 Drive-27 Weekend with Tom Seay & Kristen Biscoe at Tom’s working farm in Culpeper, VA
Leatherwood Mountains
Ferguson, NC
• Oct 30 - Nov 3
American Heart Assoc.
Beach Ride
Myrtle Beach, SC
• January 12-18
Reunion Cruise Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Haiti
• January 24-26
R.O. Ranch
Mayo, FL
• April 18-20
“Our Barn”
Ridgeway, SC
• May 2-4
East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18
4th Annual Gathering
Tom’s Farm in Virginia
• June 13-15
Old Cow Town
Saguache, CO *Rider Fee: $25 deposit with a balance of $325, • June 20-22 which can be split into monthly payments or paid in full before the weekend.
Tribute to the Mustang www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/cattle-drive-weekend
Wyoming Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com or call 540-829-9555 for more details or to sign up
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Missed a State? • October 25-Watch27 now for free on our website! Leatherwood Mountains
Ferguson, NC Riding Destinations in Kansas • Octwww.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/watch 30 - Nov 3 -ks-trail-riding
American Heart Assoc. Beach Ride
Myrtle Beach, SC
• January 12-18 Riding Destinations in North Carolina Reunion Cruise http://www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/watch-nc-trail- Grand Cayman, Jamaica riding.html & Haiti
• January 24-26
R.O. Ranch Mayo, FL
• AprilRiding 18-20 Destinations in Oregon www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/watch“Our Barn” -or-trail-riding
Ridgeway, SC • May 2-4 East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
• May 16-18 Riding Destinations in Washington 4th Annual Gathering www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/watch-or-trail-riding
Tom’s Farm in Virginia
• June 13-15 Old Cow Town
Saguache, CO Riding Destinations in Michigan • Junewww.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/watch 20-22 -michigan-riding Tribute to the Mustang
Wyoming
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Are you a Best of America by Trail Club Member? Become a Member today!
Benefits include rider fee discounts on many rides, discounts at locations across the country, discounts at retail- ers for great product, call from Tom Seay on your birthday and get your named entered automatically into monthly giveaways. Plus so many more perks!
Want to become a member? Call us at 540-829-9555.
Get Discounts with these great companies:
Lakota of Ohio www.lakotaofohio.com • 15% OFF Parts & Labor at Dealership when you mention you are a Best of America by Horseback Trail Club Member.
Spurr’s Big Fix www.spurrsbigfix.com • 10% OFF your purchase. Use Promo Code: BOA
Millcreek Spreader www.millcreekmfg.com • Free freight shipping on SS spreader. Mention Best of America by Horseback Trail Club Member when ordering.
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Klene Pipe’s Haysaver www.klenepipe.com $50 OFF purchase of H-8 Haysaver. Mention Best of America by Horseback when ordering.
Hydrahorse www.hydrahorse.com • 20% OFF purchase. Mention Best of America by Horseback when ordering.
Riding Warehouse www.ridingwarehouse.com • 15% OFF any purchase. Become a Trail Club Member to get the code!
Omega Fields www.omegafields.com • 5% OFF any purchase. Use Promo Code: BOAH2014
Stepnsoak 911 www.stepnsoak.com • 2 for $29.95 (25% discount). Call 1-888-787-6765 and mention Best of America by Horseback for discount.
To become a Trail Club Member, simply call Lisa in our office at 540-829-9555. Choose between being an Annual Member or a Lifetime Member. Both include your entire household for birthday calls, rider fee discounts, newsletters, chances to win give-a-ways and so much more!
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Arizona Tombstone Monument Ranch (Tombstone, AZ) www.tombstonemonumentranch.com • 20% discount off our regular rates. (not Bed & Breakfast)
Alabama Heart of Dixie Trail Rides (Troy, AL) www.heartofdixietrailride.com • When visiting, if you pay for 2 nights, you will get the 3rd night FREE. This discount will be honored twice within calendar year. This Offer Excludes Holidays and Spe- cial Events. KC Ranch & Stables (Double Springs, AL) Facebook: KS Ranch Horse Camp & Trail Ride • 5% discount when you mention Best of America by Horseback Wadsworth Farm (Ashville, AL) www.alhorsehotel.com/Farm • 5% discount on your overnight when you mention Best of America by Horseback
Arkansas Bar Fifty Guest Ranch (Bismark, AR) www.barfiftyranch.com • Buy 2 nights RV camping only get the 3rd night FREE when staying with us Monday – Thursday) Except Holiday weekends.
Colorado Hobo’s Hideout Bed, Breakfast & Barn (Mancos, CO) www.hoboshideoutbbb.com • 10% discount when mention Best of America by Horseback. Stay longer than 7 day stays, get one day free
Florida Phil’s Farm (Ocala, FL) www.philsfarmocala.com • Members a 25% discount on stays one night to one month in length (subject to availa- bility). This would include campsites and horse accommodations.
Georgia Grove River Ranch (Gillsville, GA) groveriverranch.com • 10% off when you mention Best of America by Horseback
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Kentucky Mammoth Cave Horse Camp (Mammoth Cave) www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com • BOABH trail members 10% discount on camping and horse boarding. Open year round! EXCLUDES Special Events.
Louisiana Rustic Sky Ranch (Melder, LA) www.rusticskyhorsecamp.com • Mention you are a Trail Club Member and get a 10% discount on nightly campsites.
Missouri Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort (Black, MO) www.brushycreeklodge.com • 10% discount with the exception of Holiday weekends, Our Special Event Week- ends and Month of October.
New Mexico Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch (Winston, NM) www.geronimoranch.com • 10% discount when you mention Best of America by Horseback
Ohio Dream Horse Guesthouse (Kinsman, OH) www.dreamhorseguesthouse.com • 10% discount on guest rooms when you mention Best of America by Horseback
Tennessee Circle E Guest Ranch (Belvidere, TN) www.circleeguestranch.com • Trail club members 10% discount on full RV hookups. This discount is valid only 1 time per person for 1 year. We have a large campground with 200 RV hookups and 400 stalls. Discount will not be valid during special events or scheduled rides. Also does not apply to cabin rental.
Texas Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center (Killeen, TX) www.parriehaynesequestriancenter.com • 20% Off your purchase in their store when you mention Best of America by Horse- back.
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Virginia Andora Farm (Culpeper, VA) www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/andora-farm-va • Trail club members can overnight at the farm for no charge. Offer not good during previously scheduled events. Please call in advance for stall and hook-up availability. Belmead Stables & Riding Club (Powhatan, VA) www.belmeadstablesandridingclub.com • Sign up for Belmead's annual membership & get a week worth of paddock rentals (a $70 value) Fort Valley Ranch (Fort Valley, VA) www.fortvalleystable.com • 10% discount, Monday- Thursday for cabins, campground corrals and paddocks. EXCLUDES Holiday weekends.
Wyoming Devil’s Tower Lodge (Devils Tower, WY) www.devilstowerlodge.com • Mention Best of America by Horseback for 1/3 off your stay. Paradise Ranch (Buffalo, WY) www.paradiseranch.com • All Trail Club members receive $100 worth of Free Paradise Bucks per reservation tobe used during your stay at the ranch. The Bucks can be used at our General Store, The French Creek Saloon or the Paradise Angler's Fly Shop!
Looking for places to visit, ride or overnight? Look no further, our website has a variety of options from private campgrounds to dude ranches to guided horseback tours to overnights.
Visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/riding-destinations
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Hobo’s Hideout Bed, Breakfast & Barn - Mancos, CO www.hoboshideoutbbb.com 10% discount when mention Best of America by Horseback. Stay longer than 7 day stays, get one day free The Four Corners Region of Colorado is perfect for folks who love the great out- doors. A nice place to overnight or spend some time trail riding all with the added comforts that typical camping can’t provide.
Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort - Black, MO March 8 www.brushycreeklodge.com Flying R Ranch, MO 10% discount with the exception of Holiday weekends, Our Special Event Weekends and Month of October. Located in the Eastern Ozarks and in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, March 15 our facility has the resources to offer you the ultimate in family vacationing; a place Parrie Haynes, TX where dreams become reality and western adventure is an everyday way of life.
Bar Fifty Guest Ranch - Bismark, AR *March 22 www.barfiftyranch.com Hobcaw Barony - SC Buy 2 nights RV camping only get the 3rd night FREE when staying with us Mon- day –Thursday) Except Holiday weekends. With over 20,000 acres of riding, you can bring your own horse and stay a while or March 29 take a guided trail ride on a gaited horse. Trailer hook-ups, cabins, stalls, week long Piiholo Ranch, HI organized rides, overnights and so much more!
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