Archive for October, 2009

North American Horse Fest, Lodi, Michigan

Come meet Rex Peterson and Harbors Mist aka Mr. T who starred in “Dreamer” December 11-13 in North American Horse Fest. Mr. T has just finished filming “Secretariat” in Louisiana with Diane Lane and John Malkovich.
RJ/Hidalgo will also be performing with Rex twice a day at the convention center.

Tue October 27th, 2009 by laurel
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Rearing Horses with Rex Peterson

View this Video to watch Rex training horses to rear. Julia Roberts performed her own stunts riding the famous Hollywood Horse, Hightower in Runaway Bride.
Rex is a master of training horses to perform what many claim impossible. He is one of the most sought after Horse Trainers in Hollywood known for [...]

Sun October 18th, 2009 by laurel
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Big Red’s Owner Penny Tweedy

This is Penny Tweedy at last years Belmont with Cari Swanson, Laurel Hill Farm’s horse trainer, and a photo of the young Penny with her prized stallion, “Secretariat”. Disney is currently filming “Secretariat” about Penny’s life with Big Red, Rex Peterson is the horse trainer on the film.

Thu October 15th, 2009 by laurel
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Show Jumping Tips

Lexi Merison demonstrates excellent balance and position as she negotiates the show jumping course of Fitches Corner Event, notice she is looking for the next fence
-Do your homework before attending a show
-Work your horse through gymnastic grids
-Learn to adjust strides on course
-always walk your course no matter what level
-Pay attention to your rhythm, balance and [...]

Thu October 15th, 2009 by laurel
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Teach Your Horse to Bow

learn to bow your horse and teach him tricks such as saying “yes” and “no” with

Wed October 14th, 2009 by laurel
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Ed Harris Recommends Rex Peterson Master Horse Trainer

I had the pleasure of making Rex Peterson’s acquaintance when I asked him if he would be the Head Wrangler for Appaloosa, a film I was getting ready to direct and act in with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo had recommended Rex highly and I soon found out why. His knowledge , respect, and love for [...]

Mon October 12th, 2009 by laurel
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Event Prospect for Sale

Brownie is an impressive looking 9 year old Friesan/Quarter Horse with beautiful elastic gaits. He scores in the low 30’s in dressage and is a bold confident jumper. He is fun to ride cross country, on trails and he won his first Judged Trail Ride at the New Jersey Horse Park, where he [...]

Tue October 6th, 2009 by laurel
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