Country Horsebreaker

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 5 July 2013 | Views [347] | View Smaller Image

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.

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.

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Tom pauses to reflect after putting away his saddle and equipment. He says he doesn’t mind the long work hours, having worked hard to build a reputation as a quality horsebreaker & trainer, Tom finds great pleasure in what he has worked hard to establish.

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