There's a new sheriff in Fields Town and his name is Gary. Earlier this month, Fields Quarter Horses announced the addition legendary horseman Gary Trubee to our team. Gary has been involved with the American Quarter Horse as a professional for over 40 years. He brings with him hands-on knowledge having been an intrical player in the careers of so many legendary horses and horsemen in our industry. It's always interesting to see yourself through someone else's eyes and this week has been interesting to watch Gary watch us and our horses.
Although he has been a fan of Chevy- he has been admittedly surprised at the talent and greatness that Chevy shows us on a daily basis. He has commented on his unusually gentle and playful nature and marvelled at his mad Western Pleasure skills. It's always a relief to have an NSBA Hall of Famer tell me that my horse is truly special.
He's worked side by side with Amber this week watching, discussing, and offering advice on the training horses. She, too, must be relieved to have been pronounced talented and "a good horse trainer". We've bred a remarkable number of mares already for the 2010 breeding season to have just kicked off. I keep telling everyone that maybe it means an early Spring. No one seems impressed by that statement as we daily shovel snow, sled hay to paddocks, and carry water to horses. On that note, let me just say that Gary Trubee is not only a great horseman but a damn good water bucket carrier as well. What a bonus to discover that he has other mad skills in addition to working with great horses.
So, as the dawn of a new breeding season emerges, I believe so does the dawn of a new age at Fields Quarter Horses. The calls are even more frequent, the horses are looking even more special, the show homes are more plentiful for the Chevy foals, and I can honestly say that my plans to take over the world are taking shape!
Khris
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