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Trail News - Cont from page 20 Everyone’s rules are a little different depending on the type of riding they do and the age and experience of the horse and the rider. The list of rules goes on, but will it keep you safe? Perhaps the most important rule of all is to “be in the moment and completely present” with your horse. Your attention and focus should be on your horse, alert for possible triggers, and aware of your horse’s training and personality. Even with a seasoned well-trained horse, the potential for a problem is always there because of their size and speed. We tend to chastise the younger generation for “always being on their phone” but it is true for most everyone these days and a phone can be a useful tracking device for training, mileage, or taking photos. Many also enjoy riding and socializing with friends, which is good for both horse and rider. At other times we might be preoccupied with problems at work or home. But technology, friends, and problems should not cause us to be careless or distract us from connecting with our horse. So have fun this summer but do not forget to keep your focus and attention on your horse. You will have a better, and safer ride. The motto for Texas Trail Challenge Club is to promote safety and education while building a better bond with your horse. Registration is open now for five fall rides. Check it out at texastrailchallengeclub.com. w
National Ranching Heritage Center To Host Western Art Workshop Sept. 26 - 28 Cowboy Artists of AmeriStudents in ca artists Jason Scull and Branthe sculpture don Bailey will hold a threesection will create their own day western art workshop on sculptures with September 26 through 28 from guidance from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the NationCowboy Artists al Ranching Heritage Center of America (NRHC) at Texas Tech Univerartist, Jason Scull. sity in Lubbock. Experienced and aspiring artists alike will have the opportunity to learn through a hands-on artist-guided project focusing on horse and figure. The workshop will consist of two sections: sculpture and oil painting. Each section will be limited to 10 students. “We are honored to be partnering with Jason Scull and Brandon Bailey,” said Julie Hodges, NRHC Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Education. “Both are nationally renowned in their craft and provide a different tier of art education that is a valuable investment to anyone who partakes in this workshop.” Investment for the three-day workshop is $450 for Ranching Heritage Association Members and $500 for non-members and the public. Lunch will be provided daily, and participants will be responsible for some materials. To register online, visit www.ranchingheritage.org. For more information or questions, please contact Julie Hodges at Julie.hodges@ttu.edu or call (806) 742-0498. w
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