Cari Swanson, Windrock Farm » Hidalgo

Hollywood Horse, Trigger with Roy Rogers

Cari — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:07:02 +0000

Trigger and all of his doubles were trained by the great horseman, Glenn Randall, Sr. Rex had the honor to learn from this master horse trainer for nearly two decades. Glenn could train a horse to do anything, including “empty out” on command. This video is a great tribute to the legendary horse and his [...]

RJ on Cover of Saddle UP Magazine

Cari — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:43:20 +0000

Check out the latest article about Rex in Saddle Up Magazine

RJ Interview With Fox TV-Michigan

Cari — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:35 +0000

Black Gold “Goldie”

Cari — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:14:14 +0000

Goldie is a favorite for the kids to ride, here she is learning to work off the whips in the round pen. This talented filly by RJ has her Daddy’s talent for tricks and learning anything new.

Rex Peterson Training Hollywood Horses “Secretariat” and “Hidalgo”

Cari — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:34:03 +0000

In spite of the cold winter snow day, fans of Hidalgo and Secretariat came out to watch Rex work his two famous equine actors. To find out when you can meet Rex and his horses, check the Clinic Schedule

Come Meet “Secretariat” and “Hidalgo” Saturday, 1pm at Windrock Farm

Cari — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:53:46 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

When: December 5, 2009, 1pm Open to the Public Where: Windrock Farm 724 Bangall Amenia Road, Amenia, NY Contact: Cari Swanson 914.456.3155 cari@cariswanson.com www.SwansonPetersonProductions.com <http://www.SwansonPetersonProductions.com>

More photos available by request

“Secretariat” visits “Hidalgo” in Dutchess County this weekend. Come meet Rex Peterson, the Internationally acclaimed Hollywood Horse trainer work with two of his famous horses, Harbor Mist (DREAMER, FLICKA, [...]

Jonathan Groff Meets RJ

Cari — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:00 +0000

Jonathan Groff meeting RJ with Ang Lee on the set of “Taking Woodstock” in Millerton , NY. Jonathan learned to ride with me with only 2 weeks to prep for the scene. I started teaching him on my schoolmasters before having him ride RJ who is a seasoned Hollywood star. RJ was one of the [...]

Rearing Horses with Rex Peterson

Cari — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:05:30 +0000

Rex is a master of training horses to perform what many claim impossible. He is one of the most sought after Horse Trainers in Hollywood known for delivering the shot. While others may initially underbid him, they end up costing the Studios thousands of dollars when they do not perform the stunt. Rex in known [...]

Lilah Bea and Liam Petersson Visit Windrock Farm

Cari — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:19:14 +0000

Lilah looks on as RJ performs behind her, brother Liam talks to McCoy, Lilah practices for the Kentucky Derby, their dad,Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick will have to pen a song inspired by their new companions.

What is a Judged Trail Ride?

Cari — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:37:47 +0000

Last weekend we took a drive to the New Jersey Horse Park to compete in a Judged Trail Ride. We were lucky to stay with our friends Sandy and Ryan Gaum who live nearby.

This event was held at the New Jersey Horse Park on the cross country course with 15 stations where we [...]