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Richard Shrake headlining Horse Fair
Richard Shrake is a
world-renowned horse
trainer, instructor and
judge.
He has conducted
demonstrations and lec
tures at horse expositions
and fairs across the
United States & Canada,
and has conducted
demonstrations and lec
tures at the All American
Quarter Horse Congress
for the past eight years.
He has also conducted,
clinics in Germany,
Switzerland and Sweden,
and has judged all the
major breed World Shows
several times.
His background as a
professional horseman
started over 35 years ago
with dressage. He teaches
English and Western, so
he draws from an exten
sive field of knowledge in
both his training and
teaching. He trains all
breeds and teaches all dis
ciplines.
His sponsors include
Purina Mills, Millers
Harness Co., Professional
Choice Medicine
Products, Rio Vbta
Grooming Products,
Circle Y of Yoakum, TX,
Bailey Hats, Pfizer Animal
Health, Mill Creek
Manufacturing , Flying A
Goals of the Georgia Horse Fair 2000
The Georgia Horse
Council (GHC) is proud
to present the GHC
Horse Fair 2000. This
is the second year that
we have held the two
day Fair at the Georgia
National Fairgrounds
and Agricenter in Perry.
Our purpose in pre
senting this wonderful
program is to exhibit
the best of the state’s
equine industry and to
introduce the public to
the excitement and
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Richard Shrake, world-famous horseman,
trainer and teacher*
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He is the designer of
the "Richard Shrake
Resistance Free Bit
enjoyment of being
involved with horses
and other equine. To
accomplish that goal is
no small order. We Jse
a multiple step
approach to meet the
needs of the equine
community.
* First, we provide
information to equestri
ans that will enhance
their knowledge and
enjoyment of their
equine companions.
Educational seminars
Collection for Miller's
Harness, and the "Richard
Shrake Resistance Free
Saddle" for Circle Y.
will be provided simul
taneously in two sepa
rate venues. Topics to
be discussed include
proper nutrition, hoof
care, equine liability,
proper tacking, various
healthcare issues, and
many, many more.
•Second, to the public
we provide the opportu
nity to experience the
pleasure derived from
equine activities and the
ability to learn how
individuals may become
Learn from the expert at
these three sessions!
Saturday, January
15th, 9:30 A.M.
Ftichard will be working
with an unbroken 2
year-old horse using
Resistance Free ™
training methods.
Before your eyes, this
young horse will become
obedient, quiet and
ready to continue with
his training program
with a willing spirit.
This horse will bond
with Ftichard and com
municate with him
through Richard’s body
movement. You will
learn to recognize signs
of submission and
acceptance from your
horse you never real
ized.
Saturday, January
15 th , 3:00 P.M.
Richard performs a
series of measurements
and tests to determine a
horse's trainable atti
tude, athletic ability and
performance potential.
He will teach you what
makes a horse worth
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actively involved with
horse recreational
opportunities either
through ownership or
leasing of horses,
mules, or other equine.
• Third, through live
demonstrations eques
trians and the public
alike are introduced to
many different breeds
and riding or driving
disciplines. The Parade
of Breeds and Stallion
Showcase add another
dimension to the experi
Georgia Horse Council, Jan. 15, 16, 2000
eight horses will be
used.
Sunday, January
16 th , 3:30 P.M.
Ftichard will demon
strate the proper tech
niques to accomplish
the riders' goals. By
using the Resistance
Free(tm) riding and
training techniques in
the ’Twelve Step
Training Blueprint", you
will learn the funda
mentals of leg and hand
control for perfect col
lection. balance, and
mental control. You will
observe body position
for perfect lead changes,
spins, stops, transi
tions, leg yields and lat
eral work.
ence of being able to
observe the characteris
tics and conformance of
the different breeds pre
sented.
Fourth, the Horse Fair
allows the breed and
riding associations the
opportunity to “show
ofF what they do and
what they love so much.
The Fair is certainly the
best forum in the state
to promote and unite all
aspects of the state’s
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