Ask Cari

Clinic participant Chris meets his idol, Rex Peterson at Windrock Farm.  Here he is standing in front of RJ’s stall, the star stunt horse from Hidalgo.  Contact cari@cariswanson.com for details of the next clinic

Jimmy Ripp, one of the best guitar players in the world meets Rex Peterson, reknown Hollywood horse trainer  at Windrock Farm.  RJ offers himself as a couch for a rest

Midas Touch, 8 year old QH/ Friesan gelding is an unusual find, he is a very kind, a true gentleman, elastic supple gaits, naturally balanced, jumps anything, hacks cross country in company or alone, loves water, owner sadly must sell immediately, so he is priced reasonably to a good home.

Talented QH/Friesan cross, beautiful mover, will excel in Eventing or Jumpers, loves to hack cross country, sound, excellent ground manners, very easy to ride, must sell to a good home, price more than reasonable to a lucky person

Ghost learns to bow in one session with Rex Peterson, he is super smart and loves to learn new tricks

Last week, Rex Peterson taught clients how to bow their horses in a clinic where everyone had success. Here you can see Classy, an 8 year old TB bowing on cue. The technique is easy, all you need is patience and timing. Contact cari@cariswanson for clinic dates.

7 year old TB, 16 hands tall, very nice horse for eventing. Classy is an intelligent, (he learned to bow in one session) he is an uncomplicated, balanced and a bold jumper. He has a wonderful personality and is reasonably priced to a good home. call Cari at 914.456.3155 to come try him.

The Fourth of July was a day to take a break from the horses to enjoy a day with James Taylor and friends at Tanglewood.  My friend Ken Regan was photographing the event for Rolling Stone, so I was his assistant for the day.  Music and horses have much in common with rhythm and balance.  It was fascinating to watch the rehearsal and sound check prior to the concert with all of the various guests including Carol King, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Yo-Yo Ma and the band worked out the timing and cadence of the performance.  This is a testament to the importance of practice and preparation before any performance.

Behind the Silver Screen
Hollywood Horse Trainer Rex Peterson Clinic at Windrock Farm in Dutchess County
July 15-17, 2008

Rex Peterson has trained many horses for film including Hidalgo, Horse Whisperer, Black Beauty, Appaloosa and many more.  Rex has an amazing talent working with horses with patience and consistency, developing a strong bond with each horse.

“For the last 35 years people have often seen a western movie and asked themselves this question, “how did they get the horse to do that?” Like any good relationship once you have the trust, communication, respect, and knowledge, you can accomplish almost anything” says Rex Peterson.

Do you have a specific challenge: loading, unruly behavior, or starting a young horse?
Or do you just want to have fun learning more about a more positive partnership with your horse?

If your goal is to learn how to work with your horse in a more consistent way with better control, less fear and clearer understanding, then this clinic is for you.

Contact Cari Swanson on 914.456.3155 or email cari@cariswanson.com  to book a session to work with Rex

for more information on Rex go to his web site http://www.rexpetersonhorsetraining.com/ or http://www.cariswanson.com/
The July issue of Western Horseman has an article on Rex in the Cowboy Culture section.

Photography Courtesy of E.G. Simson & Chisholm Gallery, LLC
518.398.1246

Here is a list of the movies that Rex has worked on:

All The Pretty Horses
Amanda
Appaloosa
Back To The Future III
Batman Returns
Black Beauty
Black Knight
Buddy
City Slickers
Crazy Horse
Crystal Eye
Dracula
Dreamer
El Diablo
Electric Horseman
Far And Away
Geronimo: An American Legend
Hot Shots
Hidalgo
Joyride
Leonard Part 6
Medicine Woman
Flicka
Pals
Princess Diaries II
Ruffian
Runaway Bride
Sgt. Bilko
Silent Tounges
Snow White
Son in Law
Sylvester
The Ring
The Patriot
The Doors
The Horse Whisperer
Three Amigos
The Black Stallion
The Black Stallion Returns
Wild Bill
Winter People
1941

It was a great honor to meet the owner and breeder of the greatest race horse of all time, Secretariat recently at the Belmont. Penny Tweedy Chenery is a generous kind woman with a wonderful spirit. I was sitting at the finish line watching over several remote cameras for my good friend Ken Regan, who was on assignment for Sports Illustrated. Penny was lovely and enjoyed learning that one of my horses is a Secretariat grandson, and that Mashantum was a highly successful event horse and FEI dressage horse. Life is strange sometimes how these intersections occur. The old saying that we are all connected is true.

Stunt rider Jered doubles for the character Rex on One Life to Live, riding the Ghost in several scenes to be aired on ABC in July.