Better Horses Episode 224, DeDe Baxley Lanoue, Rick Fleetwood Show Horses, & Emilee Spray Show Judge

The Gypsy Vanner Horse is a beautiful breed envisioned by the Gypsies of Great Britain. Professional horse trainer DeDe Baxley Lanoue shares an overview about her training with her horse Reign. Originally bred to pull the Gypsy wagon, these horses are now being used in all disciplines as seen here at the Color Breed Congress.
Introducing Rick Fleetwood Show Horses from Ontario. Raised in Texas Rick Fleetwood’s career had a great deal of success working with problem horses. Now he runs a multi-service facility offering training, lessons, consultations as he works with all breeds. As an experienced judge Rick mentors one of his students to a first place winner in the English Under Saddle.
Emilee Spray is a Show Judge and Ring Steward. She shares her story about being involved in show judging and with multiple judge cards Emilee talks about the job and the fun she has at the Color Breed Congress.
Horse judges want to see a horse presented at a level where the horse is confident, balanced, relaxed and securely confirmed at that level. Horses Judge and Awards presenter Jill Hill shares what she enjoys most about the process and what she treasures the most from the shows.