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Horsemanship, roping and cattle handling clinic

2014-11-04T17:47:00.001-08:00

Horsemanship, roping and cattle handling clinic

Tom Davis www.ColtTrainer.com and Jeff Spooner www.ElkanahRanch.com come together to bring you a horsemanship, cattle handling and beginning ranch roping clinic. These 2 top clinicians will be working together and offering this 3 day clinic Thanksgiving weekend (Friday- Saturday and Sunday) $450 for the 3 days (bring a lunch) if you need a horse that can be arranged (for extra charge – limited availability) clinic is limited to 10 people so get your deposit in now! What a better way to avoid the Black Friday madness then to be learning with your horse!! Call or text Traci Davis 254-433-0806 like us on Facebook too!

Thrive with Peggy!!

2014-08-04T07:38:00.001-07:00

Thrive with Peggy!!

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Thrive by Level

2014-08-01T05:37:00.001-07:00

Thrive it's what's for breakfast!! So excited about launch party this weekend!! If you are interested at all go to my site and sign up for free yes free!!! Www.Thrive4Sale.com call or text me for more info 254-433-0806 this is big and you want to be a part of it!! Join now!!

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2014-06-23T13:43:00.001-07:00

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Nice surprise came in the mail

2013-11-17T21:24:00.001-08:00

We are blessed!! Readers choice award for us!! Third Place Best Horse Trainer in Weatherford, TX Parker County. Weatherford Democrat Readers Choice awards TnT Ranch
TnT Ranch Tom & Traci Daivs Weatherford, TX – horses for sale, clinics and lessons!! check us out www.ColtTrainer.com

Mustang Million 2013

2013-09-23T08:23:00.001-07:00

Mustang Million 2013

Good show
To take any horse from wild to doing the routines and riding that these talented horse man and women were doing after only 120 days of riding is great. Watching the things they were doing with these animals was fun and amazing. The trust they they have built with each other over that 120 days is incredible. We all should put that much into our horses, we would have a much better ride if we did. Each horse has baggage and issues no matter what age or handling – just like people we have been through things that put us in different situation, our action and reactions to those situations makes us who we and our horses are. We all and our horsescould use some work.
I am sure if you interviewed each of the top 20 riders, including Bobby Kerr, Wylene Wilson-Davis, Zeke Zacharias, Micheal Battenfield, Dan James, Tom Hagwood (to name a few) they could tell you spots in that mustang that they could have done better or different to make them better. I am sure each of them can tell you were that mustang changed them or challenged them in a way that helped or made them a different person too.
None of us and no horse is perfect – I tell people all the time that I sell horses to and for that all horses have an issue or quirk of some sort. Just like people do, it is just what we want to put up with. Some people do not want a horse that refuses to cross water – other people do not care if that horse ever crosses water. Some people want a horse that they have to work with and get better, others want a horse that will not make a mistake and take them any where they want to go.
You should challenge yourself to make that horse you call yours better. Each day working for something more from them and in turn it will bring out more in you. I sell horse to a lot of people and some expect them to be a perfect horse the first day or week they take them home. Horses need time to adjust to the new environment, routine and movements of new owner.
You do not move the same as the last owner and the last owner had built and relationship with that horse and the horse needs time to build a relationship with you. Just like some of the mustangs at the challenge – they will go on to be sold to new owners – those new owners will look at at films from then mustang event and and wonder why they can not get that animal to that. Well it takes time – it took the trainers 120 days to get there and it might take you that long or longer to build that with them too.
Some of you know Hank – Tom’s horse, well Hank is a dang good horse but he did not start out that way, the first time Tom saddled Hank he bucked the full length of our barn in Okra (that barn was 90 ft long), The people who brought him Tom for training said he had been at a trainers for 90 days prior. He did not learn much in those 90 days and Tom started over with him. Tom and Hank have built a trust with each over the years and we have all watched that bond form, it was not over night that is for sure. They have spent a great deal of hours together to form the bond they have.
Tom Hagwood was the winner at the Mustang Million and him and his horse have formed a bond through that 120 days they spent together, they would not have won had they not worked together at it. None of us will win anything with our horse if we do not spend time together and form that bond. I am sure there was times when Mr. Hagwood and Merv did not see eye to eye on somethings, but they worked through them and did not give up.
Micheal Battenfield, who was 14th with Woodrow, is a personal friend who I have seen work with several horses over the years and have sold some of those horses for him, he puts time into each relationship with each horse knowing that each is going to be different then the next.
Just like with our kids each child we have is different and we will go through different trials, challenges and success with each one, same as each horse we come into contact with.
So if you just got a new horse and are running into a challenge do not give up, take time and work through it. Like I said before no horse id perfect. And you have heard me say it before NO horse is bombproof ever. They do have their own brain and thoughts and each day is new to them just like us. Even thought you do not have a money prize on the line while you work with your horse you do have your life on the line and that is worth more then any prize so put the time into your investment to get the most out of him or her.
The participants of the Mustang Million, I am sure will not go home an put their mustang in the pasture and expect them to be perfect the next time they handle them, yes the foundation is there and with a little time they will pick back up together, but buying a horse horse you do not have a relationship with and turning them out in your pasture to bring them a few months later and expecting to get out of them what the prior owner did is not fair to you, the horse or the prior owner. The horse does not become better by standing in your pasture eating your grass.
Even Luke the mustang that sold for $25,000 at the event – if they were take him and turn him out when they get home, he may be a little different if they were to leave him on his own a year, to wonder and not be messed with. So be a good owner and get to know your new horse, pony or mustang and make them better and get yourself better by learning more to help them. No one knows it all and we can all learn new each day.
If you are looking for a new horse let me know if we can help you we have several to offer www.Cowboy4Sale.com and if you are looking for help to strengthen the bond and relationship with your horse put need some advise, help or guidance be sure so schedule a group or one on one Clinic with Tom www.ColtTrainer.com

$13 for Two 10-Foot Cables for iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, Android or Samsung Phones Included Shipping

2013-09-10T12:04:00.001-07:00

$13 for Two 10-Foot Cables for iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, Android or Samsung Phones Included Shipping

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Black, fast and shiney

2013-07-18T08:45:00.001-07:00

Black, fast and shiney

Smooth fast ride
This is Virgil AKA Show Me Some Perks he is a 2007 AQHA own son of DASH FOR PERKS (Race SI-93/AAA/ROM 12-3-1-0, $25,814 A leading race sire and an all time leading Barrel sire. Sire of multiple racing and barrel racing champions; Sire of numerous G1 Stakes; Sire of 104 Race ROM, and numerous barrel racing champions with total get earnings of more than $3.5 million)
This horse has class and personality, he handles very well and is quiet riding very athletic rolls over his hocks nice and quick on his feet.Virgil has been top of the 1D shows and will make a pro horse easy and will set you above at High School or College level. He can be rode by any rider from youth and up, doesn’t require anything special, will vet check 100% and hauls, ties, and stands quietly. Quiet handling in the arena and ally. Classy horse for sure.This guy is a rock star – he has been being kept legged up by owners husband and he has been roping on him and doing very well – he is heeling and tracking cattle great. Barrel horses that hook onto cattle always act and handle so much nicer in the arena.
Virgil stays level headed all the way and can still place, a young girl that had never rode him exhibition-ed him several times at Lone Star Arena in Stephenville and he was smooth and quiet each time and went on to win 2nd in the 1D with a 15.2. This guy is solid, young and ready to make you a living and live the dream!
$30,000 located in Weatherford, TX – legged up and ready to run! Contact Traci Davis 254-433-0806 www.Cowboy4Sale.com

Tom Davis Horsemanship!

2013-06-29T07:11:00.001-07:00

Tom Davis Horsemanship!

Top Horseman and Clinician Tom Davis has been helping people through training, clinics, and horse events for years. Tom has trained many horses over the years from mustangs, reined cow horses, dressage, to top cutting horses. Tom’s horsemanship skills are some of the best. Tom specializes in building confidence between the horse and rider. Browse through our site,
Upcoming clinic – click here for more info!!
Specializing in private one on one 3 day clinics! We know at times you might not have the weekend free that a group clinic is scheduled or have another commitment so why not do a one on one clinic right here at TnT Ranch in Weatherford, TX. We also have special rates for 4-H clubs, cowboy churches and other horse clubs email cowboy4sale@live.com or call 254-433-0806 ~ for more info.
Clinics can range from Basic to advance horsemanship. Also a great one on one Colt Starting clinic – start your own colt working one on one with Tom to know your colt was started right by you!
Tom Davis ~ The Horse’s Solution!

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“The foundation of your colts career is everything – without it you will have nothing.”

How the clinics work!
At the colt starting clinic you will learn Tom’s quiet methods of starting colts, and have hands on experience with Tom demonstrating and coaching you along the way. Tom will guide you and your horse in the ways that have worked for him for years. The opportunity to start your young horse with guidance from Tom, will let you know your colt will have the right foundation and will be more cost effective then sending him to a trainer and hope they start them right. You can also bring your troubled horse to get help one on one with Tom regardless of the age, sex, reputation or problem your horse is having with you. If you have a troubled horse, a colt that needs started, help with trailer loading, or a foal that needs help with halter training, all these can be good in a one on one clinic with Tom.
At the horsemanship clinics you will build your relationship between you and your horse and advance the skills in both rider and horse. These 3 day events will have you riding your young, new, seasoned or old horse with confidence. Looking for a new horse? Check out our horses for sale page..
Come ride with Tom Davis anytime. Your Horse will Thank you!

Tom Davis Horsemanship ~
” The Horse’s Solution” Horses are a passion and a lifestyle for Tom Davis. Tom was born in the state of Washington and caught horse fever at an early age. Tom started working on ranches in Washington, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming when he was fourteen. This exposed Tom to many

Tom’s always had a passion for horses
different styles of horsemanship, both the good and the bad. Through his natural abilities and feelings for the horse, he began a process of filtering what worked and what did not, but mostly which way started and kept the horses expression calm, relaxed and in a learning frame of mind. This way of teaching horses was mostly influenced by working with Don McEwen, an elderly man that had moved from California to Oregon, where Tom met him, while looking for a young prospect to purchase and train (in turn this filly taught Tom more then he ever did teach her). When Tom went to try out this filly, she ran out from underneath him 3 times. Don liked Tom’s try that he showed by getting back on again and again. Don saw in Tom that he did not loose his patients with this filly. Tom purchased this filly, then a few months later Tom received a call from Don McEwen, to inquire about Tom helping to gather cattle for local ranchers off the Umatilla National Forest. Tom leapt at the chance to go work with these men and learn all he could from the experience. What he didn’t know is that he would be working with Don on the down time, with various young horses, that Don raised. This

Tom Davis & Daughter Laurel 2004
experience was more valuable then any pay, Tom received gathering cattle in the Mountains. This time taught him to be patient and aware of the smallest details, when working with a young or old horse. The smallest things end up making the biggest difference. This experience instilled the “set it up and wait” philosophy, that Tom still practices today. In these five years spent in Oregon, Tom rode for a variety of people and worked with a wide range of horses of all breeds. Which led him to pursue a career in horsemanship. This later brought Tom Davis and his family to Texas, where he has continued to work with even more people and horses. Tom’s philosophy is to build a solid foundation for the horse that, will last the horses entire life, regardless of the horses breed, size, sex or temperament. Tom uses a light-handed, quiet method in working with horses, and has an extraordinary feel for the horse. He believes in working off the basics – teaching a horse to go forward, back, stop, move left and right, when asked not forced. Time is spent on ground work and getting the horse used to being handled all over. The amount of time spent on each step is based

Tom Davis & Family out for HOT ride in July 2011
entirely on the particular horse. “Why would you want to force a horse to do something ~ when it is so much more fulfilling and fun to to set it up and let them find it gradually.” This way of thinking is why the horses Tom has worked with retain what has been showed to them, and are not having to be constantly “tuned” on. Tom says each horse has taught him something new, and he is still learning from the best teacher of all – The Horse. If you are interested in having Tom help you with forming a solid foundation for you and your horse, please contact us to see where the next clinic will be held or to arrange a weekend with Tom .

How Common is Common Sense, in Horsemanship?

A lot of times you hear the term “use Common Sense.” Well what is common sense? Is it what you use when in a tight spot with your horse or just trying to get a message relayed to the horse? Are you supposed to channel this inner knowledge that lies dormant till a situation calls for it to emerge? I really don’t think so. I believe in order to practice the term common sense you have to have had enough experience dealing with and learning from common issues related to working with horses. It seems to me there would be a lot more people practicing “common sense”, if it was so common. The truth of the matter is there is nothing common about it. There is a huge void in “common sense” being exercised, because of lack of knowledge.

In order to practice common sense you have had to learn it, by living it. There is no substitute for hands on experience. The more you do and see results, the more you will learn. With doing so you will build up a library of strategies to use when and where the situation calls for them to be applied. Many times the most simple less thought about approach is the correct and less stressful one for your horse and you. At times we tend to make things more difficult then they really are.

Don’t get caught up in solving a particular problem, try to look at it from the stand point of – What could have been done differently to avoid the problem in the first place? By looking at it this way, there wouldn’t be an issue made of it to begin with.

With that being said the common sense approach, would be to do what the majority of people would do in that situation. That being to zero in on that particular issue and drill them on it until both of you are discouraged and upset. It seems the less common sense approach could be the better route to take. The more horse sense and experience you obtain you will find that using good old common sense really doesn’t apply much to horses. Otherwise there wouldn’t be the issues; there is when the general public is working with their horses. So there lies the debate. You have to be able to recognize when and where to apply these different approaches. Do you attack the issue head on? Or do you look back and see what took place before the issue even arose? I choose the latter. It’s a lot easier on you and your horse when you set up what you’re looking for in your horse very plain and simple, then wait and see if they can find the answer. The whole time you are very encouraging and patient till they do find it there’s no rush. Once the desired response is there move on to something else keep it interesting for the horse. If you stay and dwell on one particular subject to long the horse gets irritated And will not show much interest at all the next time their approached with it. Make things so simple for your horse to figure out its silly. They have got to see the light at the end of the tunnel to make it up in their mind that it’s worthwhile to do things your way. That’s using Experience. – Written by Tom Davis If you have a horsemanship question or a specific topic you would like to see written about horsemanship email your suggestion thru www.ColtTrainer.com

Do you lead your Horse or does he lead you?

When you think about it the idea of leading a horse is that you take hold of the lead shank and they are just suppose to follow behind you. Well that’s the idea anyhow. But what if your horse leads so well that they are going to just take over and go ahead of you and pass right by you. Doing so puts you in a very dangerous position. This situation is very easy to fall into if you are not intent on reminding your horse where the safest place for them and you is. By a rule of thumb I never let my horses have their head past my shoulder, if their eye is ahead of my eye; they are the ones doing the leading, not you. I also take note as to how far back they lean as well. I do not want to have to drag my horse along behind anymore then I want to constantly move him back off me.

Here is something to try if your horse hasn’t been shown how to properly lead by staying with or just behind your shoulder. This is a simple exercise to help them understand where to be and once they get there, they will be left alone to “follow” your lead. When walking off and your horse starts to leave you behind – the instant their eye is nearly to pass your eye – you take the end of the lead and simply swing it around in front of their nose. Do this while still walking. As soon as they get back, where you prefer, stop swinging and continue walking as if nothing happened.

If they again walk past you repeat this again and again. If they get out far enough that the lead smacks their nose, it is nothing that you did to them, they just ran into it and they will figure out where to be to avoid that spot.

After a few times most all horses will figure it out where to stay in position. How long it takes to correct this problem depends on how long they have been leading the owner or handler. This is just one of many that can be used. Also if the horse is taught properly how to lead and respect the owner/handler this would not be needed ever. Best of luck taking the lead – Written by Tom Davis – check out all Tom has to offer www.ColtTrainer.com and if you have questions or comments be sure to email spurtlvs@cbnn.net

Colt Starting Time is Here!

The time of the year to start colts has come again. Most of the year a lot of folks including myself start colts year round. So this time of year just has a lot more of them all at once then any other time of year. All the yearlings are now coming two and there is the futurities and sales to get these little guys and gals ready to go show or be sold, by the time they are three. So this way you have a whole year to get them prepared. Not much time. or is it?
We want to remember to take our time and get things real solid with our young horses so we don’t have to keep going back and doing a lot of the repeat teaching on the same thing more then a couple of times. If you slow down and take it easy the results will come to your horse and you a lot sooner , then you ramming and jamming on your horse. All that does is get you and the horse pissy and they will want nothing to do with you. Don’t let a time frame worry you to much, you only have only got as much time as you have to do the best you can and then get on with the show. Make it pleasant for your horse and yourself to learn and grow to be as good as they are capable of being. In turn you will be better for it as well. It is always discouraging to see a nice young horse with the rest of their life ahead of them, ringing their tail, kicking out, rearing up, running backwards, and throwing big fits with their handler. When it could have been avoided with more patience, better timing and more experience never hurts. Poor horsemanship starts with people then the horse gets blamed and has to carry the torch the rest of their life. While the people or person responsible just shrugs it off and goes on to get after another horse. The horse never has a chance with the kind of atmosphere. Don’t get caught up in “Cowboying” on your horse just make it a learning process that’s positive and have fun with them. Don’t see how much you can do in one day. See how much less you can do each day to get those good results. I wish you all the best and if there is anything I can help you with you can give me a holler on the phone or email – 254 433 0806 spurtlvs@cbnn.net Keep it safe for your horse and you. hope to see you all riding real soon! Written by Tom Davis – Tom is again taking in colts and horses to start and train if you have one give him a call or visit the website! www.Colttrainer.com

Don’t Waste your Excusses ~ Horses Don’t Lie!I don’t know why it is, but people have the worst time taking responsibilty for their actions, more then any other creature, I believe. Not to exclude myself! It just seems easier, I suppose to just put it off on your horse or somebody else. It’s a shame too, cause all it does is handicap you and your horse from progressing further to better and fuller horsemanship skills and relationship between the two of you. If you are lacking in certain areas of your horsemanship, it will most definatly show up in your horse, and the way in which they behave. The more you can exposse your horse and yourself to different situations and learn from those experiences, the better both of you will be for it. When you don’t know, your horse knows you do not know. They will be apprehensive to do the task that you are asking, if they feel the lack of confidence exuding from your body. You sure wouldn’t want to be riding in a car with someone and your fixen to cross a bridge and the driver startstightening up and acting a little nervous and you ask them if everything is ok and they just say “shut-up” and look ahead it’s fine “trust” me! Well I guess you’d feel reasurred then wouldn’t you? Don’t try to fake your way thru things you’ll only hurt what you have worked hard to gain, trust and respect. Without these two things you would not get very far in the first place. It’s real easy to make excuses about how your horse this and your horse that. Well who’s runnin the outfit? If your horse is unsure and having trouble or walking all over the top of you or not wanting you to touch them – you’ve got serious problems. It’s one thing a young horse being unsure and not knowing about people touching them much or respecting the space each person establishes. With practice it will be alright and you’ll keep them reassured that everything is ok, to be handled and not have to crawl all over you. It’s a whole different issue to have this problem with a horse or horses that’s been around people a great deal. For example, I have this horse I got for riding some other colts for a gentlemen. I had previously had this horse at my place four years earlier as a two year old(for only a couple days), before he ahd traded hands. Nice young horse full of life and no slouch to being mistreated. I got this horse now, four years later and he doesn’t want you to touch this face, head or ears. After some time of slowly approaching his headand ears, he realized we were not going to twist his ears off and he relaxed and allowed his ears to be rubbed and grabbed and pulled gently. Where as before you’d go to bridle him or just move towards his ears and he’d pull his head away quickly. The current owner was not to blame, he was already that way when he bought him. Long story short the “excuse” was given to me later by the original owner that “He’s just that way when he hasn’t got to know you yet.” Well the gentlemen I accuired him from, had him six months and I guess he still hadn’t got to know him yet? What a bunch of B.S. If you are gonna have horses take responsibility for your actions. Quit making excusses. It’s not your horse its you. If the blind leads the blind they’ll only get bumps and bruises. Think about it! Tom Davis – Visit Tom online at www.ColtTrainer.com

Is Your horse barn sour? Or are you?

Many times I’ve heard folks comment about how theirs or someone they know, has a horse that is such a pleasure to ride out and around the pasture, in the arena or down the road to a friends. Then they turn and head for home and the horse started to feel like they were jogging up to the starting gates at a race track. They would pull back and the horse would toss their head, rear up, back, kick up and turn circles, all with sweat pouring out of each pour. So it is not much of a surprise by what happens next, as to why this behavior continues each and every time these rides are taken. As soon as they get home the rider would do the following: Remove the saddle, possibly even rinse off the sweat the horse had produced, rub him down, give him a treat and turned him loose in the pasture or stall to do as they wish. The owner then heads for the house with no idea of what they just set up, the exact same ride the next time they saddle up. You may think, well what I am going to do differently? The horse has to eat, drink, get rinsed off when soaked with sweat and rest – that is correct, but it doesn’t have to happen the instant you get home.

In order to adjust things where they don’t continue like this try the following ideas – even if you are not having these issues with your horse apply them to prevent issues like this occurring, and having to “fix” them later. Working on these issues now will give you more time to enjoy your riding time.

When you reach your home, barn or trailer and are done riding. You want to give your horse a little job to do before you unsaddle or put him up. You can do all of this at a walk to cool them out as well as setup a calm relaxed walk back home to the barn or corrals next time you ride. Begin by taking a walk around the barn, ride through it, asking them to bend and flex, stop and then go some more. The main objective is to keep their feet busy, where they are used to just standing around eating, drinking, and relaxing. With making these changes in your routine, start your ride earlier to allow you extra time to prepare your horse for the next ride. I like to do this a lot with my young horses, even with only a few rides on them, helping to set up the foundation from the start.

These are great exercises to do as warm up as well, just include some trotting in the warm up and when you are done with the ride do them again at a walk. Take 15 to 20 minutes to do these warm up and cool out exercises. When you are done with the cool off routine, and have feeding, mowing or other responsibilities, leave your horse saddled and tie him up in the barn, on a tree, to your trailer or where ever the issue is for them, wanting to get back to in a hurry. If there is no issue, tie them up anyhow, to any of these places. Doing this each ride will help and prevent, issues getting worse or ever starting. – Written by Tom Davis- please check Tom’s website for current Clinics or to schedule private lessons.www.ColtTrainer.com

Let Tom share his successful horsemanship methods with you!!!

Would you like to gain your horses “respect” and be your horse’s “Leader” while building a true “relationship” with your horse? If your answer is yes to any or all of these, you need to attend or schedule a clinic or workshop with Tom Davis “The Horse’s Solution”

Tom Davis’s passion for horses has led him to a great lifestyle. Tom has hours and hours of hands on education with the best teachers of all, The Horse. Tom has worked managing ranches from Washington to Texas. With an extensive background with both cattle and horses, it makes Tom one of the top horse trainers available for hire. Tom’s quest for knowledge keeps him learning daily. Tom has had the pleasure riding with other top trainers from around the globe. Tom has also helped other horse lovers learn his quiet methods of horsemanship .

Tom has been blessed to show in the NCHA Cutting and SHOT working cow horse classes, and has started many horses of all disciplines including cutting, roping, racing, Dressage, Jumping, and Pleasure. Tom is top at overcoming problem issues related to training. Tom’s passion and desire is to teach you to have refinement in your riding and a confident, willing, partnership with your horse, no matter what discipline you ride.

Tom’s horses training began at a young age and has continued to grow his passion. Tom has been doing horsemanship clinics and demonstrations, to groups since 2006. Helping people show their horses versatility and train-ability. Tom teaches that you can have a partnership with your horse, while building trust and confidence in the horse. With this growing partnership you can have happier rides along the trail or in arena events. Tom does not believe in using pain, fear or intimidation.

Tom Davis HorsemanshipTom loves helping students achieve their highest level of success through horsemanship clinics, workshops, private and group lessons.Tom Davis can help you become a better rider no matter what discipline you prefer. You will learn the importance of being a good leader for your horse. You will gain an understanding of how horses think and will learn more about eliminating common behavioral problems.

Be sure to read more about Tom Davis and his methods athttp://www.ColtTrainer.com and to book a clinic, workshop or private lesson email spurtlvs@cbnn.net or call Tom at 254-433-0805 or wife Traci at 254-433-0806 ~ We look forward to hearing from you!

Tom Davis Horsemanship Clinic in North West

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Tom Davis Horsemanship Clinic in North West

Clinic in Washington State
Tom Davis Horsemanship – basics and beyond Horsemanship riding clinic will be on June 22nd at White Horse arena In Othello, WA. The Clinic will be from 9am to 4pm.
Tom has a way of building a relationship based on trust, confidence, feel and understanding in the rider and horse.Which helps build respect and more repor with you and your horse, Tom will help establish that you are the leader in the relationship with your horse. The more confidence a horse has in your leadership, the safer you are going to be. Thus keeping you safer, because your horse will respect you. You will gain skills to help change yourself so you can get better communication with your horse.
Tom will leave you with ideas to work on after that clinic to help you continue your leadership roll.
You can bring a young or older horse. Come with your goals in mind of what you want to learn and work on and Tom will do his best to get you headed in the right direction with your horse.
The relationship between you and your horses is easily a lifetime journey – not a quick fix that you can buy and stick in your pocket.
Space is limited and will fill up fast so sign up now to reserve your spot. We will be offering a discount to 4-H, High school rodeo members and seniors. Auditors are welcome for $20 each bring a lawn chair and sunscreen.
To sign up call Traci Davis 254-433-0806 – for more info about Tom go to www.ColtTrainer.com

What makes a kids horse?

2013-05-26T11:12:00.001-07:00

What makes a kids horse?

Funny that you ask!!
I get asked for kids horses all the time! I go thru a line of questions – do you (the parent) have knowledge of horses or experience? How much experience? How old is your kid? Have they ridden? Depending on the answers we go from there!
Not all horses are kids horse even when they get older that won’t be a kids horse. Some horses are just way to much horse for kids.
Kids have no fear! This is not a good combo with some horses. With the lack of fear kids can get in a bind with a horse and not have the know how to get them out.
Here is a big pet peeve of mine – just because a horse is cheap does NOT make it a kids horse! A good true kids horse is worth a lot! I tell people all the time “A GOOD horse is ALWAYS cheaper than an ER bill” ALWAYS!!
A good kids horse will move out for the child when asked and the child will not have to fight with them. The best kids horse is one a child can ride and the parent can also go do a good days work on. But one like that will really cost you.
The saying never look a free horse in the mouth — well a free horse might not always be the best bet for your child either – Free always comes with a cost. Buyer beware on free!! There are circumstances, where there is health issues (family or horse), divorce, moving where people need to sell a horse quick – but if is a good horse it still has a value and can be sold not just given away.
Yes you might find a good one for cheap from time to time but not always. One of the biggest rules when you are looking for a horse for your child is “Green plus Green equals Black and Blue” The term green in case you are not aware of the term is not much training. IE: the child has not ridden or had lessons and the horse is young and has not been ridden much at all. Yes from time to time a young horse will show potential of being a nice quiet easy going horse but they are still an animal and they still have a brain of their own and they do use it and in the right situation your “kids horse” can have a bad day and show a different side of them.
Buying a 2 year old for your 2 year old is NOT a good choice. They do not need to grow up together to bond. The horse is 2 and needs a fair start in life and at 2 years old a horse should be put into training and the right foundation put in front of them. A person who does not know much about a horse in the first place can cause a horse to be pushy and aggressive – just by not knowing the proper discipline to instill in the animal. A child of 2 is still learning balance and needs a horse that will help then find that balance, if paired with a 2 year old horse that is learning where to place feet and pack a rider you are asking for problems. – Yes I am sure you are thinking well I want them to be around each other and get to know each other as they learn together — does that really work? Not really do you leave your 2 year old child with another 2 year old child to teach each other NO!! Even if you buy a 2 year old and send for training there is no promise that the horse will be a good fit.
Buying a seasoned horse that has some age and experience is such a better way to go — oh I have heard it all — I don’t want to get a 20 year old horse cause they will die in a few years and my kid will be attached and we will have to deal with that — well maybe I am harsh but death is part of life and it happens and a 2 year old can die just as easy as a 20 year old. Also on the note of 20 year old horses — they are not that old — we in this day and age do not “use” our horses like grandpa did. Yes they get used but not hours and hours each day pulling a plow so horses do live well into their 30′s and beyond now.
Scamper (ex-barrel horse of Charmayne James – PRCA world champ) just died at age 35 – yes he was used but not over used. He was taken care of. With the proper care and supplements horses will last a long time. I sell several aged horses each month that go on to make great horses for families and more.
There are younger horses from 5 and up that have had the right start that can work very well for kids – each kid is going to have a different need then the next for sure. But not all 5 year olds will make a good kids horse, so keep that in mind when shopping.
Also keep in mind when searching for the right horse for your family there is no such thing as a BOMB-PROOF horse. They are animals and anything can happen. They are not babysitters and you need to supervised your children when riding. Be sure to get them proper lessons to give them the correct skills to get the right start in their horse adventure.
Happy horse hunting. Traci Davis – www.Cowboy4Sale.com

If you are looking to buy or sell feel free to contact me.

Back at it New Lifestyle

2013-02-02T14:55:00.001-08:00

Back at it New Lifestyle

Had a set back
So I started on New Lifestyle Diet a while back and it was going very well – then I went to more of a maintenance program where I was eating a few more calories and using pudding as snacks and bars as snacks. I loved that I was still loosing but not as fast. With nursing baby still that was fine with me. I started exercising more (finding time with baby was mybiggest challenge – but doing it) Well the weight loss stopped and I started gaining for no reason – nothing had changed and was even exercising more so it did not make since. Well thru test found I was low in Iodine a common thing for pregnant and nursing moms. Iodine is essential for brain development for babies so moms give all their iodine to baby and take from themselves.
I am not a big salt eater so I do not get enough and not enough Iodine makes the thyroid not work properly and we all know if your thyroid is not working right it does not matter what you do you will not lose weight at all!
So after doing a combination of detoxes and cleanses – had to do them all slowly as to not affect baby. But I feel better (I really think everyone needs to do a cleanse after pregnancy – it is a big stress on body) now and have added iodine supplements to my diet. My Iodine is not where is needs to be yet but we are working on it.
So now I am back on full time New Lifestyle Diet and have to lose the same weight again ugh. Oh well – I know with NLSD it will be easy to do!

What are you thankful for?

2012-11-22T21:19:00.001-08:00

What are you thankful for?

Happy Thanksgiving!
We all all have blessings in our life weather we are looking or not. I have many a great life, husband, horses a plenty and I have 3 great girls!! I just love each of them for their own unique personalities!
The age difference makes it hard for me to find outfits that match for special days like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter!
I am glad I found HMF Dezigns – Hannah does a great job with the custom shirts for the girls. I just love the turkey shirts and can not wait to see the design Christmas brings!!
Be sure to check out HMF Dezigns on facebookand like the page for deals and special designs — get your order in now for Christmas and New Years. You will love the work!

Happy Fall

2012-11-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

Great fall

I love fall
I love Halloween too of course — it is my birthday! Woohoo happy birthday to me! I am very blessed with a great family – I love it!
My 3 Beautiful daughters are the best – you just have to love them! Reata 9.5 months and Taylor 9 yrs (almost 10) and Laurel sweet 16. They are all great kids that a mother can be proud of. Hope everyone enjoys their pictures as much as I do!

www.ColtTrainer.com

2012-10-20T07:02:00.001-07:00

www.ColtTrainer.com, a photo by tanyerhide on Flickr.

Tom & Traci Davis Weatherford, TX

www.ColtTrainer.com

2012-10-20T07:00:00.001-07:00

www.ColtTrainer.com, a photo by tanyerhide on Flickr.

Come see us and have some fun with horses!!

What will your little one be for Halloween?

2012-09-06T19:15:00.001-07:00

What will your little one be for Halloween?

Why not shop at In A Pumpkins Dream?
The name says most of it but the clothing says it all! Great Tutu’s, bows, costumes and more. Pat will design you a one of a kind Tutu or costume. Also has great rompers and more available.
Harper and Reata look so super cute in these great diva outfits by In A Pumpkins Dream. Fall is such a beautiful time of year and of course it is cooling down so a tutu to show your school spirit or over leggings to help keep the fall chill off. You will be happy with your items from Pat. Be sure to look them up on Facebook and “like” them! And of course more info at their website.

Ladies Night Out York St in Weatherford, TX

2012-09-05T14:47:00.001-07:00

Ladies Night Out York St in Weatherford, TX

Ladies mark your calendar
Ladies night out in Weatherford TX is a fun night on the first Thursday of every month anight woman can go shop – can either window shop or bring cash or credit! There is several fun shops on York Street that have extended hours on ladies night. So from 5pm to 8om come and shop eat some refreshments and be sure to bring your friends. This months theme is Chocolate who can resist that?
The newest shop North of the Square is Haywire Collectibles – be sure to stop in on ladies night out and see all the great stuff they have to offer. It has been said everything cool from pinterest is in that shop! Look for them on Facebook!
Enjoy the shopping!

Vote for Reata

2012-09-05T10:57:00.001-07:00

Vote for Reata

Gerber Baby Contest
Help me win a scholarship for Reata. VOTE HERE – you can vote daily, until Sept 24th 2012. I know Reata can win! Please help us by voting today and daily! Thanks so much!

Easy tasty taco salad

2012-09-03T11:51:00.001-07:00

Easy tasty taco salad

This is the best!

My kids love this and it is so easy!

Brown your ground beef add taco seasoning – chop lettuce, tomatoes and onion combine in bowl withOlives and kidney beans. pour warm beef over lettuce mixture. Mix in french dressing. Serve on top of Doritos top with Avocado, sour cream, cheese and salsa. Enjoy!! Fast and easy!!

Refrigerate left overs – it is even good cold the next day!!

what you will need …

1 pound ground beef

1 head of lettuce

1 onion

2 large tomatoes

1 avacodo

1 can of olives

1 can of Red Kidney beans

1 bottle of french dressing

1 packet taco seasoning

Grated cheese

sour cream

salsa

bag of Doritos

Can Reata be the new Gerber baby?

2012-08-30T11:47:00.001-07:00

Can Reata be the new Gerber baby?

Voting starts Sept 4th!

I think Reata has a good shot at being the Gerber baby winner!! Her entry # is 68248

The Milestone Awards will be chosen by public vote. The grand-prize winner will be chosen on the basis ofvisual appeal of the child(ren) in the photo, expressiveness of child(ren) in photo, and consistency with Gerber’s heritage and its Start Healthy, Stay Healthy mission. Voting begins Sept 4th!! Reata needs your vote!! I will keep you posted on the link to go vote!

Grand Prize: $50,000 cash award which can be put toward the child’s college education, $15,000 cash which can be used for taxes or any other purpose, and the opportunity for the winner’s child(ren) to appear in future Gerber advertisements, including travel expenses to any related photo shoot for child(ren) and two parents or legal guardians. (ARV: $70,000)

Milestone Prizes (6): A $10,000, 10-year term Gerber Life College Plan and $4,150 which may be used for taxes or any other purpose. (ARV: $14,150)

We have some very cute competition – Be sure to vote for Reata!!

We all like to save cash - but what about getting cash back?

2012-08-25T21:26:00.001-07:00

We all like to save cash - but what about getting cash back?

This is just what ebates does!!
I love this program! Since having Reata and even before. I love shopping online, not having to get baby out in this Texas heat I can do it all online. I love shopping on Diapers.com and drugstore.com both have their own rewards back. Plus when I log-on to Ebates — I get an extra bonus of 3% to 20% back on my purchases. It adds up fast too. I buy my diapers for Reata at a big discount get to use online coupons on diapers.com, get points back from them plus I have had months where I makes back 20% of my order from ebates. Wow now that is my kind of shopping! It is easy go sign up for FREE on ebates and start making money. Not only is there diapers.com and drugstore.com but Target, Walmart and more. You will not find a better way to shop. Sign up today! Usethis link and start saving today!!

Large Group of Foundation Mares and Foals Package deal

2012-07-06T22:47:00.001-07:00

Large Group of Foundation Mares and Foals Package deal

Large Group of Foundation Mares and Foals Package deal

Make your brood band.

This is a group to be sold together – 7 Foundation mares and 4 foals at side and mares have been exposed to stud for 2013 foals. The bloodlines on these mares are great. All foals have AQHA papers and stallion report has been filled for 2013 foals. These mares are very well cared for and in good flesh! This is a great package deal get all these super nice horses for $4100 all Offers considered Contact Traci Davis 254-433-0806 www.Cowboy4Sale.com for more info!

Tom Davis Horsemanship

2012-07-06T05:32:00.001-07:00