Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Mark Peterson and Dusty

GUIDED HORSEBACK EXPEDITIONS

Join Mark and Dusty for a private, guided expedition into a remote wilderness area. Mark is an expert tracker and wild life behaviorist. For years he has provided his expertise to film crews, researchers, biologists and hunters on commercial expeditions. Now, for the first time ever, private parties can book with Mark & Dusty and explore the far corners of the wild, untamed regions of the U.S. and beyond on horseback!

You'll not only be trail riding, you'll literally be ON the trail of Big Game Animals that are indigenous to the area. When wildlife is spotted, Mark will help you to safely get close enough for you own photographs. Also along the way, you'll watch and help, as Mark locates natural travel corridors, path ways, natural food sources, or anywhere else big game animals frequent. Once a HOT SPOT is located, you'll employ Infrared Trail Cameras to catch these animals in their "undisturbed", natural habitat. Mark uses a camera system that automatically sends the photo or video directly back to his computer in base camp so these shots can be viewed every evening when you return to camp!

You and your group can choose your destination, consult with Mark for adventures he may recommend for your group to suit your special needs, or you can enlist for a guided tour on Mark's schedule. Which ever you choose, you will experience an adventure you and your horse will never forget!

Private tours can include such amenities as wildlife scouting, photography, campfire meals and extreme trail instruction for you and your horse. A survival gear list will be provided to each group in order to best prepare for your expedition. Book now for the adventure of a lifetime!


Journey's End Paint and Quarter Horses

Exceptional Blue and Red Roans


Breeders of Quality Paints and Quarter Horses. Weanlings to 2 yr. olds available at this time. Farms located in West Fork and Greenwood, Arkansas

beth@journeysendhorses.com / www.journesyendhorses.com

Equine Art

Aponi Photograph Requested

An Equine Artist recently requested use of one of Aponi Studios photographs for an oil painting. We are looking forward to seeing the results. Shannon Fleury is an award winning realisticartist and illustrator and who has been taking commissions on pet/horse portraits, western and wildlife art for over 10 years. She pursues her art full time out of her recently opened retail store in Mount Forest. Shannon also paints on stones. Shannon prides herself in one-of-a-kind portraits, as she only sells original artwork, never prints. Visit Shannon's online art gallery to see her inspiring work: Artworks by Shannon

Custom Tack in NWA

HARWELL HORSE & MULE

Jim graduated from Outlaw Saddlery School in 1996. His favorite saddle to make and to ride is the old-time half-seat or buckaroo saddle. Jim also enjoys making other working cowboy gear and accessories such as chaps, chinks, saddle bags, breast collars, etc.

Jim builds a custom saddle for the comfort and needs of horse and rider. His saddles are made on a wood, rawhide covered tree with quality U.S. tanned leather and handcrafted workmanship. Jim has made saddles for trail horses, roping and reining, and cutting horses. His saddles have gone to various locations including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, West Texas, Montana, and Austria.

"I really appreciate the tradition you so carefully preserved in the character of the saddle and rigging. This is a truly functional work of art, from the half-seat saddle to the matching rifle scabbard, pouch, reins and chaps. Did I say it’s also darn comfortable?" Mike Murphy, Dallas, TX

Jim Harwell
Harwell Horse & Mule Custom Saddles & Tack
Farmington, Arkansas 72730
Phone: 479-846-5082
Email: jim@harwellsaddles.com
Website: www.harwellsaddles.com

Pine Grove Trails

HORSE CAMPING & TRAIL RIDING

Located five miles southwest of Leslie, Arkansason 4,500 acres of pine covered hills and valleys and all privately owned. Pine Grove Trails is the brain child of Freddy Sutterfield and Dennis Wood, who have been friends, riding and camping companions for many years.

During their many outings on this beautiful mountain, it seemed one or the other would always bring up the idea of being able to share this breathtaking scenery and secluded wilderness with others. They have done so since 2004.

Pine Grove Trails is equipped with:
Miles of horse riding trails
Lots of clean horse stalls
Clean RV sites, complete with water and electrical hookups
Western style bath house, complete with hot showers and clean restrooms
Plenty of clean, scenic rest areas along the trail

Phone 870-447-2367

Holcomb Buffalo Ranch

SOUTH DAKOTA 14,000 ACRE RANCH

Bring your horse and leave the world behind. Open to year round riding, this is your chance to experience something hard to find anymore. Over 14,000 acres on the ranch allow you to roam where you want and see what you and your horse are capable of.

I have terrain that will challenge the BEST of horses and riders, and there are miles of pickup trails through the hills that suit even beginning riders. Bring your camera and a smile and enjoy the fact that you or your group may be the only people within miles.

At night we sit around the fire, eat a lot, swap wild tales, tell a few jokes and just have a good time.

You can ride for a couple days and give your horses a rest, situated one hour and a half from Deadwood, old west gambling and rich in history, another hour to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and all the Black Hills have to offer. Also close is Devil's Tower located west of Belle Fourche in WY along with the Bear Lodge Forest.




Holcomb Buffalo Ranch
Zane "Grizz" Holcomb
Buffalo, SD
605-375-3478
Email: ndabuff@sdplains.com

The Sugar and Spice Ranch

BONDING MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS THROUGH HORSES

Featured on NBC's Today Show as "an amazing mother and daughter getaway." What an unforgettable way to un-plug and re-connect with your daughter. At the ranch you will spend a week living the ranch life. You will own your own horses for the time that you are there. You will feed, groom, tack-up, and of course ride. All experience levels are welcome, beginners are encouraged. These are all-inclusive packages and nothing is overlooked. Moms are catered to with all the niceties that you would expect, from one mom to another, such as gourmet food and fresh flowers in your bunk room. There is nightly entertainment, even a massage therapist on Tuesday evenings when you're at the point where you may need it. In addition, the ranch will also bring you to a local rodeo where the children can participate in many events. Come to the ranch and experience everything that the ranch has become famous for; great food, great horses, and of course, great memories.

Throughout the year The Sugar & Spice Ranch offers Spring Break Weeks and Christmas Week Mother/Daughter Packages. For Thanksgiving, we host one family and provide an amazing bountiful feast complete with a turkey and all the fixin's.

The ranch also offers family packages and "women only" packages throughout the the year and can customize a package to suit your needs.

Contact:
Leigh E. McCourt, Owner
The Sugar & Spice Ranch
"Bonding Mothers & Daughters Through Horses"
www.texashorsecamps.com
830-460-8487 ranch or 617-240-6180 cell