Clinics at R & M Stables
Beyond the Arena Clinic Series Application:
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Beyond the Arena Clinic Series Application:
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Caroline Murphy
Caroline’s 30 plus years of experience has involved a wide variety of horse breeds and equestrian disciplines. Caroline’s extensive experience with Arabians, Paso Finos, Quarter horses, Thoroughbreds, Warm-Bloods and gaited horses allows her to select and apply a variety of techniques in the gentling of any breed of horse. Caroline has worked with a number of equestrian facilities and trainers. It was not, however, until she became associated with Juan Carlos and Alvaro Iriarte, that she began to learn and understand the true art of horsemanship. Caroline’s methods create a desire in the horse to learn and submit to training. She established an environment of trust and respect between horse and trainer to h Caroline leading her Pasa Fino onto the dance floor at her wedding reception...as the band played! |
Russ Murphy A cowboy since age 2 from a small cattle operation in Southwest Missouri, Russ has always had a love and fascination with everything western which of course includes horses. In addition to his 30 years as a professional in the oil and gas industry, Russ has worked cattle in Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana and Arizona. For the past 15 years Russ was an active competitor in the English Equestrian sport of Hunter Jumpers. Russ says, “I figured if I could partner with a horse and stay in the tack over fences I’d ultimately be a better rider overall, plus it’s just danged fun. Though not a trainer himself he is married to one of the most “gifted trainers he has ever experienced in his years of riding.” “When I met Caroline I’d been competing for 15 years and felt like I had a firm foundation. Caroline taught me a sense of connection to the horse that no other trainer had ever been able to convey. The smartest thing this cowboy ever did was to shut up and listen to what Caroline had to say. It has made a tremendous difference in my abilities.” Though somewhat sidelined with a back injury, Russ stays actively involved helping Caroline with her training and clinical work. |