The service and sacrifice of our active-duty service members and veterans was highlighted and honored at the Legislature on February 25th, 2015. Special recognition focused this year on World War II veterans and the New Mexico Civil Air Patrol. We shared the table with our buds from SFCC VRC (SF Community College Veteran Resource Center) while Chris Chaisson and Brian Johnson fielded questions.
Lt. Col. Quentin Collins, NMNG State Chaplain, and Horses For Heroes- Cowboy Up! National Advisory Board member stopped by our table
for a visit with Executive Director Rick Iannucci.
March 4th, 2015 After visiting us at the Round House for Military Day, Greg (USMC), joined the Cowboy Up! program.
Cowboy Up! Director Nancy De Santis goes over the parts of the horse.
While going over hoof care, Bianca massages 'Knight'...
...and Greg gets hands-on himself.
Greg and 'T4'continue with foundational work.
March 5th, 2015
Shot of the day! 'Roper' Dillon and Ranger ~ Love abounds!
March 6th, 2015
Tacking up!
Quick stirrup adjustment...
...and ready for the first ride!
After getting to work the grooming brushes, Nick unhalters 'T4'...
...for a ground session.
March 9th, 2015 ~ Today Greg gets an opportunity to share the knowledge he has developed so far here at the ranch with a new veteran.
Greg goes over hoof care - why to clean, what to look for,
how to get your horse so yield his leg and pick the hooves.
how to get your horse so yield his leg and pick the hooves.
Then Greg demonstrates partnership in the round pen.
We BREAK for BURGERS!
Then some chores... hay delivery!
Afterward Chris Chaisson takes John out for a session in the saddle.
Flank strap first!!! when we unsaddle.
March 10th, 2015
Progressing with riding skills...
March 14th, 2015
Neal Riley, US Army Special Forces and our program medic,
takes some time to Cowboy Up! 
...will benefit you and your horse.
better relationship, and builds a solid partnership.
