Four States Ag Expo

Meet Clinician Aaron Ralston

Dusty Beals — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:59:01 +0000

Aaron Ralston, from Western Colorado, is a proven all around horseman. He grew up rodeoing and ranching and now trains and teaches many disciplines, ranging from reined cowhorses, reining, roping, verstatility, colt starting and more.

Aaron has found many successes in the show arena and has been in top 10 and top 5 at major NRCHA, AQHA and APHA events. Among some of these accomplishments, he has a Reserve AQHA World Championship in Sr Reining, 2 APHA Reserve World Championships and was the 2006 World Equestrian Games Individual Bronze meadalist as well as leading Team USA to the Gold medal.

Through his knowledge and experiences, Aaron brings a positive method of explaining how and why he gets results, he teaches the rider and gives them the “tools” to achieve their own results. Aaron will work with riders of any discipline, that want to improve and diversify their riding.

About Ty Jones

Dusty Beals — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:58:56 +0000

Ty spent most of his youth wondering from stable to stable, ranch to ranch, searching for horses to ride. Needless to say, most of what he wound up riding was young colts or horses with issues. Time and time again he found myself in the dirt with something bent, and soon began to realize that there’s got to be a better way because horses are supposed to be fun to ride.

It was his love for horses and riding that kept the learning desire alive. Much of what he began to learn came from local trainers and ranch-hands that picked up riding skills here and there. Slowly he did the same, picking brains and putting together what he thought would work for the situation at hand. “At first, I thought they didn’t want to lend a hand, and then I realized that they didn’t know anything about horses. That’s when I took the horse journey.”
The journey followed years of attending various professional clinics, private lessons, and what he calls, “Distant Learning.” Today, most of what Ty applies towards horsemanship involves a straightforward, common sense approach that allows insight into horse behavior and ultimately the goal of partnership. Knowledge, patients, and persistence are what he takes to the pen, “Horses have teaching abilities, and that we have to respect their ways first, only then can we ask them to better our lives.”

In addition to conducting clinics and demonstrations, Ty will travel to horse owner’s homes to help clients with their horses and is known to take on tough challenges. Ty’s horsemanship philosophy involves knowledge and the in-depth understanding between horse and rider, these key ingredients will provide the confidence needed.
Ty is a native Dinē/Paiute that grew up in various homes in central California and Utah. He now resides in Flagstaff, AZ.

About Shawna Davis, ICE Apprentice Trainer

Dusty Beals — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:49:30 +0000

Shawna Davis began her training in horses but in 2005 became actively involved in dogs including obedience, agility and Rally. She began herding in 2007 with her trusted Aussie Sayde, earning her Working Trial Dog Championship in 2011. Shawna recently trialed at the 2012 Aussie Nationals winning 1^st place in ducks and 2^nd in sheep at the pre-trial show. She also took top placements in rally and obedience. Shawna lives in Ignacio, CO on a working ranch where they have sheep and cattle. She has multiple working dogs including Heelers, Aussies and a Border Collie. Shawna is an ICE apprentice trainer and also does behaviorial work.

About Cathy Sumeracki, ICE Certified Trainer

Dusty Beals — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:47:29 +0000

Cathy began herding in 2005 after getting a rescue Border Collie, Midge, who. despite Cathy’s attempts at agility, insisted on herding. Once Midge and Cathy met and saw Dawna’s training methods, she vowed to articulate those methods so herding training was clearer to the dogs and handlers. She co-founded the ICE Training program with Dawna Sims. Cathy follows the ICE principles in her training and her dog training facility in New River, AZ is an ICE certified training facility. Cathy works with all breeds.

Cathy’s first trial was in 2008 and since then she has had a great track record in all of the herding venues including 6 Working Trial Dog Champions, over 50 High in Trials and two Most Promising Started dogs who are now working at advanced levels. Cathy is an American Herding Breed Association (AHBA) judge and in addition to private lessons, Cathy teaches a number of classes that are designed to assist in the success of herding for the dog and the handler. Her classes are known for their high energy, fun format. Cathy’s teaching philosophy is the more you laugh, the more you learn! Cathy spends October through May in Arizona and for the last two years, has spent June through September in Durango, CO. To see a full list of Cathy’s accomplishments and learn more, visit www.icetecsouth.weebly.com.

Glenn Ryan Announced for 2013 Expo!

Dusty Beals — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:30:33 +0000

The Four States Agricultural Exposition is pleased to have the opportunity to, once again, bring Glenn Ryan and the U.S. Forest Service mules to the Four States Agricultural Exposition, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, CO – March 14th – 17, 2013.

To read more about Glenn Ryan, click here!

All Breeds Bull & Heifer Sale

Dusty Beals — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:14:35 +0000

Four States Ag Expo’s 5th Annual All Breeds Bull & Heifer Sale!

We are already excited for our 5th Annual Sale, coming to the Four States Ag Expo on March 16th!

2013 Bull & Heifer Sale

Greer Ranch
High Quality Mountain raised Angus
7882 County Road 100
Hesperus, Co 81326
Jim Greer
970-749-6393
MVR Ranch
Black Angus
Mountain raised
P.O. Box 54
Delta, Co 81416
Michael Ripp
970-874-5172
Spruce Mountain Ranch
Angus
Raised for Peak performance
14771 Spruce Mountain Road
Larkspur, Co 80118
Andy Maupin-303-358-7386
Mitch Rohr-303-435-3715
www.sprucemountainranch.com
McGinley Red Angus
Superior Genetics
P.O Box 782
Mesilla, NM 88046
Marshall McGinley
575-993-0336
www.mcginleyredangus.com
Hayes Ranches
High Mountain Red Angus
Bred for Performance
10683 County Road 120
Hesperus, Co. 81326
Dusty Beals
970-749-7570
www.hayesranches.com
XYZ Ranch & TL Cattle
Lim-Flex
P.O Box 667
Nucla, Co 81424
Gordon & Laurie Smith
970-864-2267
XYZranch.net
tender-lean-cattle.com