Country Horsebreaker

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 5 July 2013 | Views [269] | View Larger Image

Young horses are often flighty, and are introduced to new experiences and locales gradually. Here, Tom introduces Brody to cattle work, a relationship that will be important in his future as a stockhorse.

Communication between horse and rider is essential. Tom uses a number of audible, hand and leg ‘aides’ to communicate with the horse. Fast paced activities such as cattle work require the rider and horse to work together in order to be successful. A well-trained stockhorse will even be able to move and turn instinctively while on the job, without the slightest need for input from the rider.

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As a single father and a strong family man; Tom’s three children mean the world to him. All three children help their dad with the running of the business. Tom’s youngest daughter Abby (pictured), is a keen barrel racer and strong rider. As the working day draws to an end, Tom takes time out to coach Abby and improve her technique.

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