Civil War ReEnactment Tryon NC March 21st 2009
Submitted by Jonathan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 18:55This is a small civil war reenactment which took place at Tryon, North Carolina. This was the first time I witnessed such an event, though I believe they usually have more participants.
Team Roping North Carolina
Submitted by Jonathan on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 07:14We met some folks practicing team roping. Team roping is a fast paced sport which requires the coordination of humans and horses.
Blues in a Holler Jam Session with Mac Arnold
Submitted by Jonathan on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 09:41We met Mac Arnold while visiting a friends house. Mac plays unique "gas can" guitars which he makes himself. Check out Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues on Mac's website: macarnold.com
Cowboy Action Shooting High Country Cowboys
Submitted by Jonathan on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 16:22Bill, Brenda, and I watched the High Country Cowboys annual match, Shootout at Wolf Creek 2008. Cowboy Action Shooting is a sport where challengers shoot competition stages with firearms from the 1899 period and earlier; single action pistols, lever action rifles, and shotguns.
Hoof Care and Basic Horseshoeing Workshop
Submitted by Jonathan on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 08:27This is a promotional video for the From the Ground Up - Hoof Care & Basic Horseshoeing Workshops that we are putting on. The Classes are "hands on" and all levels of horsemen and women are encouraged to participate. For now the classes are being held in the North Carolina area.
Bill has been a professional Horseshoer since 1978. His skills where put to the test during his travels across the country.
Understanding Horseshoeing and Hoof Care
Submitted by Jonathan on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 10:59“It's amazing how many people don't understand what a correct horse shoeing job should look like.” - Bill Inman.
Join us on August 2nd and 3rd for a two day course on hoof care and an introduction to horse shoeing. This class, presented by Bill Inman, is intended to teach you the basics, including proper handling of a horse's hooves. There will be an informative look at the anatomy of a hoof emphasizing those key aspects that are important to a horse owner, an overview of farrier tools and how to use them, and what to look for in a completed shoe job. Become proactive in your horse's hoof care!
This course is not intended to teach people how to shoe a horse, only to show them the tools and give them the knowledge to maintain healthy hooves, and how to handle emergency situations.
VFW 5154 Louisville Tennessee
Submitted by Jonathan on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 11:08Bill Inman, his horse Blackie, and the crew, stayed at the VFW in Louisville, Tennessee during our first trip across America. It's been awhile since this happened but I have just put this video together.
Larry and Dottie Ride in the Memorial Day Parade
Submitted by Jonathan on Sun, 06/08/2008 - 18:18Bill Rides into Washington D.C.
Submitted by Jonathan on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 17:10
We stopped at The Marine Corps, Iwo Jima Memorial, on the way. There Bill met two Marines, one of whom got on Blackie. After we took some photos at the Iwo Jima Memorial, the officers escorted us up to the Arlington Memorial Bridge where their jurisdiction ended. From there Bill rode over the bridge, by the Washington Monument, and on to the National Mall area where he met with veterans whom he delivered some of the letters of thanks and encouragement he had collected.
Bon Air Park Arlington Virginia
Submitted by Jonathan on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:31In the morning at the The Meadowlark Gardens, we met a woman named Linda Andress. Ms. Andress invited us to have lunch with here at her favorite restaurant, the Vienna Inn, which is near the W&OD trail. Veterinarian Linda Neimeir also came out to ride with Bill.
The town of Vienna was having a festival, when Brenda and I arrived. Brenda had to park the truck at a local high school; there just wasn't anywhere else to park. We spotted Ms. Neimeir's truck and trailer at the school. She didn't have anyone to drive for her, so she parked there, then rode to meet Bill. That didn't quite workout as planned, as the trail is split in some sections. The paved sections are mainly for bicycles. Bill was switching back and forth and Ms. Neimeir missed him somewhere along the way.
Anyway, when everyone finally met up we walked over to the Vienna Inn. Ms. Neimeir watched the horses while we went in to eat. After lunch we said good bye to Ms. Neimeir and Ms. Andress and hit the road again. We drove on to our next camp site for the night.