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January 7, 2009
Paraplegic to give Horsemanship Workshop at New Mexico Ag Expo
Portales, NM — Horse trainer Michael Richardson from Hico, TX, will return to the 17th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo this year to conduct workshops. Horses have been a big part of Michael’s life since childhood. After a Jeep accident left him a paraplegic, Michael discovered he had to approach horsemanship from a new perspective – a perspective which taught him a better and more positive way to communicate with horses. The result is a training methodology that will help even the most able-bodied rider learn how to achieve better performance by creating a harmonious, balanced relationship between horse and rider.
Michael Richardson has a different perspective on horse training — and that perspective has given him a deep and compassionate understanding into the art and science of horsemanship. His drive to share his knowledge and insight has been the force behind his career with horses. “Michael does an outstanding job relating his life experiences to horses,” said Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Extension Agent. “He is able to successfully apply lessons he has learned through his rehabilitation and his personal change in lifestyle to training horses.” Sharon King, Ag Expo Executive Director, looks forward to having Michael give a demonstration, saying, “Michael gave an excellent workshop at last year’s Ag Expo and we are excited to have him return again this year.”
This year’s Ag Expo is being sponsored by Plateau Wireless and Dairy Farmers of America. For more information, call Sharon King at 575.356.8541 or 800.635.8036 or e-mail chamber@portales.com.