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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.

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

Elegant 2 year old TB filly, super mind, started by Rex Peterson, already trained to walk, trot, canter in ring,

hacking cross country, she loves the water and hopping over ditches, she is uncomplicated with excellent

ground manners, very flashy under saddle, 15.2 and growing. Bay is a lovely prospect

for eventing and she is reasonably priced to a good home. Contact cari@cariswanson.com for details.

Rex Peterson has a unique resume, training horses for movies, classical dressage, jumping and eventing. He has the ability to bring out the best in each horse and rider to maximize their performance. Each horse is treated as an individual and he is able to bring out the best in every situation.

I just returned from visiting Rex on the set of the new Hanna Montana movie in Nashville where Miley rides a beautiful gray horse who at one point has to take the wig off her head. It is not natural for a horse to pick things up with their mouths, but Rex has the ability to teach them to do just that. Working with the actors is not always easy, but they all seem to love Rex. Many even demand he be the one on set handling their horses because they know they can trust that he will take care of them.

Take advantage of the unique opportunity to train with Rex when he is here in July. You can teach your horse tricks, solve behavioral problems, or simply improve the communication you have with your horse. Contact cari@cariswanson.com for availability.

Rex Peterson showed off RJ Masterbug’s favorite tricks last week.

Photo by Esther-Grace Simson

Last weekend, Rex returned to Windrock Farm to teach a clinic on how to improve the communication with your horse. Rex worked with several young horses to improve the connection and balance, two horses were backed for the first time and two horses with spooking issues. He also tuned up his best stunt horse, RJ May 15-18 for another clinic, contact cari@cariswanson.com for availability.

Rex returns to Windrock Farm in the Spring to teach a clinic on how to control your horse better. You will also see him work with one of his best trick horses, RJ, the star from the Disney classic film “Hidalgo”.

sign up early for a space in the Clinic, as it always fills up quickly. $575 for 3 day clinic, 3 hour sessions per day.

Auditors are welcome at $30/half day