By Stephanie Billingsley
On May 13th and 14th, Operation Mississippi Horses will have its adoption and trainers showcase at the Canton Multi-purpose and Equine Facility. Fifteen trainers will be participating in Operation Mississippi Horses. There are more than 30 horses of different ages, breeds and varying levels of training that have been chosen by rescue organizations across Mississippi that were entered into a pool from which the 15 trainers were allowed to pick. Included in the adoption event are horses from various organizations across the state including the Parchman Animal Care and Training Program. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the huge problem of neglected and unwanted horses. Many horses that end up at a rescue organization stand little or no chance of finding a home until they are trained which can cost up to $600 a month. The trainers are donating their time and their talent to help save horses in need and raise money for equine rescue. Listed are the trainers both professional and amateur who have taken on the task of training some very problem horses with great results
Trainers:
Ray Ainsworth is “The Man Horses Talk To®”. His goal is to make the world a better place for horses and their humans through communication. From a young age, Ray has studied the language of horses. As a winning jockey, trainer and competitor, Ray has developed a resistance-free technique that he uses in teaching horses and working with behavioral issues of every kind.
Mike Carraway ownsthe Cypress Creek Ranch consists of 80 acres located in the northern part of Mississippi in the middle of a National Refuge. In the show ring, Cypress Creek Ranch has helped clients attain numerous Class A, Regional wins and National top ten in the open, amateur and junior divisions. Mike’s philosophy is that the horses must be happy and content with their jobs and this makes for success when they are shown.
Jimmy Dalton uses natural horsemanship techniques and believes in keeping everything as simple as possible. He uses a mixture of things he’s learned from Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, and Tommie Turvey.
Amanda Ball and Robin Fisackerly Over the past 5 years, Robin worked with 6 rescue horses that taught her about nutrition and rehab. She admires rescues and is amazed by their will to thrive and trust. As a teenager, Amanda received her Introductory Course of Horsemanship certificate from the MRILC in 2009. She continues to attend events and clinics locally and nationally, and plans to return to California for advanced training.
Tom McBeath’s students have won championship titles in horse shows all over the nation at every level from 4-H and Open shows, to the Quarter Horse Congress and World Shows. He’s trained World Champion horses in every major western breed including: Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, Palominos, Buckskins, and Pintos. Tom holds judges cards with the AQHA, NRHA, and NSBA. He’s judged most of the major show circuits around the United States including World Shows and the Quarter Horse Congress.
Michael McElveenowns Double (M) Farm just out-side of Summit Ms. where he raises Quarter Horses. Michael has over 20 years working with cutting and roping horses, trail horses and problem horses.
Martin Meza spent 19 years training racehorses in San Diego. Martin has trained and worked with some of the top trainers, farms and jockeys in the nation. Martin brings a natural horsemanship training method to the horses he breaks and trains, and he has started horses used for trail riding, fox hunting or other disciplines.
Stacy Monk uses the Tom Dorrance philosophy and uses the natural horsemanship approach to training. He has ridden with Dennis Reis and Buck Brannaman.
Melissa "Missy" Stierle has over seventeen years experience professionally in the equestrian field. Missy successfully competed on the "A" show circuit on the East Coast as a junior rider, winning many championships and year end awards. In 1993, Missy placed sixth at the American Quarter Horse World Championship show, in Oklahoma, in the open jumpers. Missy is an active member of the Chula Homa Hunt, USEF, AQHA, and has been on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Hunter Jumper Association.
Stacy Varner has shown quarter and paint horses in both judged and timed events, from halter and pleasure to running and reining. She currently serves as President for the following: Mississippi Western Horse Show Association, Rankin Co. Riding Club, and Central Mississippi Riding Club. She is also a 4H volunteer leader and serves on the rules committee for the State 4H Southeastern District.
Visit the www.Mississippihorses.org for more information. Visit the blog http://web.me.com/stephb0213/Site_18/Trainers_Showcase.html to see a training profile and progress report about each horse.
On May 13th and 14th, Operation Mississippi Horses will have its adoption and trainers showcase at the Canton Multi-purpose and Equine Facility. Fifteen trainers will be participating in Operation Mississippi Horses. There are more than 30 horses of different ages, breeds and varying levels of training that have been chosen by rescue organizations across Mississippi that were entered into a pool from which the 15 trainers were allowed to pick. Included in the adoption event are horses from various organizations across the state including the Parchman Animal Care and Training Program. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the huge problem of neglected and unwanted horses. Many horses that end up at a rescue organization stand little or no chance of finding a home until they are trained which can cost up to $600 a month. The trainers are donating their time and their talent to help save horses in need and raise money for equine rescue. Listed are the trainers both professional and amateur who have taken on the task of training some very problem horses with great results
Trainers:
Ray Ainsworth is “The Man Horses Talk To®”. His goal is to make the world a better place for horses and their humans through communication. From a young age, Ray has studied the language of horses. As a winning jockey, trainer and competitor, Ray has developed a resistance-free technique that he uses in teaching horses and working with behavioral issues of every kind.
Mike Carraway ownsthe Cypress Creek Ranch consists of 80 acres located in the northern part of Mississippi in the middle of a National Refuge. In the show ring, Cypress Creek Ranch has helped clients attain numerous Class A, Regional wins and National top ten in the open, amateur and junior divisions. Mike’s philosophy is that the horses must be happy and content with their jobs and this makes for success when they are shown.
Jimmy Dalton uses natural horsemanship techniques and believes in keeping everything as simple as possible. He uses a mixture of things he’s learned from Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, and Tommie Turvey.
Amanda Ball and Robin Fisackerly Over the past 5 years, Robin worked with 6 rescue horses that taught her about nutrition and rehab. She admires rescues and is amazed by their will to thrive and trust. As a teenager, Amanda received her Introductory Course of Horsemanship certificate from the MRILC in 2009. She continues to attend events and clinics locally and nationally, and plans to return to California for advanced training.
Tom McBeath’s students have won championship titles in horse shows all over the nation at every level from 4-H and Open shows, to the Quarter Horse Congress and World Shows. He’s trained World Champion horses in every major western breed including: Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, Palominos, Buckskins, and Pintos. Tom holds judges cards with the AQHA, NRHA, and NSBA. He’s judged most of the major show circuits around the United States including World Shows and the Quarter Horse Congress.
Michael McElveenowns Double (M) Farm just out-side of Summit Ms. where he raises Quarter Horses. Michael has over 20 years working with cutting and roping horses, trail horses and problem horses.
Martin Meza spent 19 years training racehorses in San Diego. Martin has trained and worked with some of the top trainers, farms and jockeys in the nation. Martin brings a natural horsemanship training method to the horses he breaks and trains, and he has started horses used for trail riding, fox hunting or other disciplines.
Stacy Monk uses the Tom Dorrance philosophy and uses the natural horsemanship approach to training. He has ridden with Dennis Reis and Buck Brannaman.
Melissa "Missy" Stierle has over seventeen years experience professionally in the equestrian field. Missy successfully competed on the "A" show circuit on the East Coast as a junior rider, winning many championships and year end awards. In 1993, Missy placed sixth at the American Quarter Horse World Championship show, in Oklahoma, in the open jumpers. Missy is an active member of the Chula Homa Hunt, USEF, AQHA, and has been on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Hunter Jumper Association.
Stacy Varner has shown quarter and paint horses in both judged and timed events, from halter and pleasure to running and reining. She currently serves as President for the following: Mississippi Western Horse Show Association, Rankin Co. Riding Club, and Central Mississippi Riding Club. She is also a 4H volunteer leader and serves on the rules committee for the State 4H Southeastern District.
Visit the www.Mississippihorses.org for more information. Visit the blog http://web.me.com/stephb0213/Site_18/Trainers_Showcase.html to see a training profile and progress report about each horse.
