Richard Shrake - Legendary Horseman, 2008 Horse Expo Hall of Fame Inductee & Creator of the Resistance Free® Riding & Training Methods
With a career that spands more than 40 years, Mr. Shrake is an icon in the professional horse industry. He lives his life with simple and timeless principles, believing in hard work and family values. His dream was to create a balanced, common sense program based on knowledge and wisdom, that would help riders and their horses everywhere realize their potential. Through his uncomplicated formula for success, the Resistance Free® Riding and Training Methods, Richard has achieved this goal. He inspires… He motivates... He cares. His gift of teaching and training has touched and enriched the lives of riders and their horses… From beginners, to intermediates to professionals.
Some of RICHARD SHRAKE’S Credentials Include
*Creator of the Resistance Free® Training & Riding Methods
*Judged 16 World Championship Shows for 5 major breeds
*Instructor of over 4000 clinics
*Demonstrator at over 280 Horse Expos & Fairs
*Author of three best-selling equine books
*Lecturer at over 200 Universities & Colleges
*Producer of 29 equine educational DVDs
*Designer of saddles, bits and tack for major equine companies
*Writer of Bridle Wise, the syndicated monthly column
*Originator of the Accredited Resistance Free® Trainer/Instructor Program
*Owner of “Miss Resistance Free®”, the Breyer model horse for the new century
*Board Member (advisory) for 6 colleges and universities equine programs
*Winning trainer & rider of all-around horse at the Quarter Horse Congress, the
World’s largest horse show
*Sponsored by the most respected and honored equine corporations in the horse industry:
Purina Mills, LLC, Sundowner Trailer, Ford Motor Co., Pfizer Animal Health
*Inducted into the “Horse Expo Hall of Fame” 2008
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April 27, 2009: In part 1 of our power-packed conversation with Richard, he takes us through the snapshots of his life with horses. He talks about what he has learned from the horses and who inspired and influenced his over 40 years of teaching, training and the development of his Resistance Free Training Methods. He also answers the age old questions of 'Is a horseman (or woman) born or can great horsemanship be taught?', and 'Can you learn FEEL?' |
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May 18, 2009: Richard shares how to gain your horse's respect and cooperation on the ground and in the saddle through his Resistance Free Training Methods. |
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