Honorable Traditions ~ Modern Techniques: Trainer's Challenge in Richmond, Virginia

Honorable Traditions ~ Modern Techniques

Aaron “Mule” Thornbrugh is a horseman who has studied with and followed the teachings of many of today's training legends such as Tom Dorrance, Buck Brannaman, Martin Black, Pat Parelli and most importantly, the horse.

The Aaron Thornbrugh Horsemanship Center is located in Springdale, Arkansas in the Sonora area. In addition to clinics, camps and training, the Center offers pasture and stall boarding. For more information about Mule, the center, upcoming clinics or camps, please visit our website:
www.mulespeakshorse.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Trainer's Challenge in Richmond, Virginia

After winning the Arkansas State Trainer’s Challenge in Benton, Arkansas this September, I was invited to the East Coast Championship in Richmond, Virgina. The Richmond Motor Speedway was an enormous venue for the 2008 Virginia Equine Extravaganza. The exhibitors were scattered over 10 acres and four buildings for many thousands of visitors to filter through.

I finished second of four in the challenge to a great guy and pretty handy horseman, Brock Griffith from North Carolina. If I had to place second, I would have wanted him to finish first. I had a real good time, met some great people and was in the company of some great horsemen. Spending a few moments of private conversation with John Lyons is a good way to start a trainer’s challenge! I was honored to be invited and I felt I conducted myself honorably with my horse while I was there. Good time weekend!