tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134445112024-03-13T08:42:52.373-04:00Equine ExtremistI am Karen Turvey-Marshall, with my brother, Tommie Turvey, we were born and raised our entire lives around horses. We are extreme horse trainers and entertainers, traveling thousands of miles a year performing on horseback, meeting lots of horse lovers, training horses and having lots of fun while doing it. It's a life of uncertainty, hardship, and stress, but a life I wouldn't give up for all the joy and happiness it gives us. Here is an inside account of what we do. Thanks for stopping by.Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-32256361315239903512012-01-16T16:20:00.001-05:002012-01-16T16:20:21.462-05:00Tommie is at the Denver Stock showTommie will be at the Denver rodeo for the dancing horses with the symphony plays the music as well as performing at the rodeos. We'll also be at Breyerfest again this year. We always have a lot of fun there. People love to see Joker and Pokerjoe, previous Breyer models and hopefully they will make Ace, Blade, the Black and Odd Job Bob into Breyers too!<br />
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Ride fast... Take chances! KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-71030001382587965082012-01-10T19:07:00.002-05:002012-01-10T19:07:43.677-05:00Happy New Year 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's already 10 days into the New Year and things are off to a great start in 2012. Tommie will be performing in Denver, PA Horse World Expo, Breyerfest, PRCA Rodeos, State Fairs, lots of clinics, Night of Amazing Horses Shows here in Florida and of course, the IAFE Convention and NFR/Mandalay Bay Marketplace in Las Vegas; plus lots more added in between. We had hoped to get back to a few places again since last year, but with the schedule sending Tommie from coast to coast, it is tough get him in two places at once! We are looking forward to working with new shows this year along with the shows that we return to year after year. It is your support that keeps Tommie and his Amazing horses coming back and setting records year after year. We still have a few dates open in 2012 and are also booking into 2013. This year should be a good year for feature films as well. Tommie has a few movies on the horizon, so that will keep him on the road quite a few days. Don't forget, if you are interest in getting Tommie to your event or hosting a clinic, please call us at your convenience. We can usually work around most budgets and events. We are not just a rodeo act or boring clinician. We strive to be the best entertainment and education you will find with many facets. From comedy to fast action to Liberty to fun and of course extreme horsemanship. Nobody steals the show like Tommie Turvey does. He will make your event a real success with his numerous acts and showmanship style. So, we are working making 2012 a great success and try to get to as many places as possible. See you in 2012 and keep in touch! Ride Fast... Take Chances! karen<br />Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-3949533691148357072011-09-24T08:55:00.000-04:002011-09-25T11:30:18.781-04:00Wow. It has been since May that I posted last? Where has the time gone? I guess having a new born and another on the way has a way of stealing your time away. Just to update everyone, we are loving Florida, even the hottest week here is better than coldest hour in Illinois. I am so very happy. <br />
Tommie has been busy working on movie projects, talking with sponsors, and planning our 2012 attack that barely a moment goes by without us on the phone, taking care of the horses, or at the computer. I have the 20/20 rule. 20 mins work, 20 mins with the baby, and repeat. The baby loves going to the barn with us. She is just enthralled with horses and dogs. <br />
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Here is a great shot of Tommie and Ace. This was taken by Steve Priest photography. He is good friend of Tommie's and takes incredible photos. Tommie and Chantal have been on the go putting together training programs, clinics, and productions. It's crazy with all the things going on, but it's just another day with Tommie. You really have to work extra hard if you want a life with horses. The time and expense is the most inhibiting, but we have a lot of great things going. Since we've been down here in Florida we've found that the hay is not the best. We give our horses all the hay they can eat, but they still were not getting the nutrition they needed, so we started to add feed to the their diet. The Ultium by<a href="http://horse.purinamills.com/"> Purina</a> has really helped them get back on track. They look great and feel great. With Ultium you don't feed as much either, so you save on expense. Up north we hardly grained at all, in Florida we add it to all the horses diets and thanks to <a href="http://horse.purinamills.com/">Purina</a>, we know they are getting what they need. Want to see the difference for yourself? Do the <a href="http://www.purinadifference.com/">Purina 60 Day Challange</a>. <br />
Don't forget, "the Greening of Whitney Brown" will be out 11/11/11 and on DVD in December. It will make a great gift! We are looking for more horse movies like this to be made. We really need to do a remake or similar of the "Black Stallion". Where the horse is the main character in the movie. Go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/the%20greening">http://www.facebook.com/the%20greening</a> for the trailer or our youtube page. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/equineextremist">www.youtube.com/user/equineextremist</a> <br />
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I gotta run, the horses and baby is calling! Ride Fast... Take Chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com07100-7144 Quarterhorse Ln, Brooksville, FL 34604, USA28.526622418648124 -82.4366641044616728.524878418648125 -82.439131604461664 28.528366418648123 -82.434196604461675tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-70616303729848521922011-05-21T17:32:00.000-04:002011-05-21T17:32:44.535-04:00Tommie performing at his "Night of Amazing Horses" in BrooksvilleAfter returning from a Tour that brought Tommie to Atlantic City, NJ for a PRCA Rodeo; a 2 day show at the University of Arkasas; 3 day show in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center for the Midwest Horse Fair, and a one night show in Del Mar, California for the "Night of the Horse" show, Tommie performed in his own back yard with his horses and long-time friends and incredible performers, Matt McLaughlin with his Andalusian Stallions and Caroline Williams with her liberty horses. Tommie performed his 6 acts which included his horses Pokerjoe, Joker, Ace, Blade, Ceaser and Spartacus along with his dogs, Maverick and Cutaway. Matt McLaughlin wowed the crowd with his 3 stellar dressage, garrocha and cowboy dressage acts. Caroline featured her 2 black and white horses along with her mini for a circus liberty act, while I performed with Tommie with the chariots. It was a heck of a show. This is our first time at the Hernando County Fairgrounds and we were blown away by the support of the community. It was a full house with many of them waiting after to meet Tommie. We are planning to do another show in the fall, so keep checking our mainsite or sign up for our mailing list. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JB2jIxwIAw/TdgsNs0zuRI/AAAAAAAAHvY/UpwE6rdjNSw/s1600/TOMMIE+NOAH+Roman+Riding+May+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JB2jIxwIAw/TdgsNs0zuRI/AAAAAAAAHvY/UpwE6rdjNSw/s320/TOMMIE+NOAH+Roman+Riding+May+7.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tommie shows why he is the best of the best when it comes to Roman Riding. His speed and agility is second to none and his horses are an incredible looking pair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bSYS3MZMrxU/TdgsQXQTBdI/AAAAAAAAHvc/B9Hsb7pGm2c/s1600/Tommie+NOAH+May7+Blade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bSYS3MZMrxU/TdgsQXQTBdI/AAAAAAAAHvc/B9Hsb7pGm2c/s320/Tommie+NOAH+May7+Blade.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>Tommie opens the show with a hello and a greeting from atop his movie horse and mustang, Blade. It is quite the accomplishment for a horse to be in 5 movies and TV shows in the past 3 years. <br />
Thanks to Steve Priest for the amazing photos.Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-26027545545233967322011-05-11T19:33:00.001-04:002011-05-21T17:38:52.541-04:00Atlantic City NJ PRCA Rodeo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMfvjDA_-Fk/TdgwsRFFZHI/AAAAAAAAHvg/gpE57UPzOt4/s1600/Atlantic+City+with+Blade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMfvjDA_-Fk/TdgwsRFFZHI/AAAAAAAAHvg/gpE57UPzOt4/s320/Atlantic+City+with+Blade.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>The first PRCA rodeo to hit the BoardWalk in Atlantic City! Barnes Rodeo pulled out all the stops and got the best of the best for this event with legendary NFR and Rodeo announcer Bob Tallman and some of the best stock in the business. Tommie performed with his 4 horses at each show. His new act, "the Cowboy", is a huge hit and features Blade and Tommie's Heelers, Maverick and Cutaway. Here is a shot of Tommie right before the first performance. Ride Fast... Take Chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-7797029001955893382011-02-20T02:02:00.000-05:002011-09-24T08:17:04.942-04:00Equifest of Kansas ExpoThis was our first time at Equifest in Wichita, KS. It was an amazing show. Lots of nice people and horse community. Jared and Debbie Beam did a great job with the show. Hope to be back next year. We're on the road heading back to Florida. Ride Fast... Take Chances! KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-23507772729434573232011-01-08T23:12:00.001-05:002011-01-08T23:20:09.798-05:00the Walking Dead on AMC<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TSk1z2wRTQI/AAAAAAAAFHE/IV_cXvRwiXI/s1600/Turvey%2BClinician%2BPhoto%2BBlade%2Band%2BMaverick%2BWalking%2BDead%2Bcopy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TSk1z2wRTQI/AAAAAAAAFHE/IV_cXvRwiXI/s320/Turvey%2BClinician%2BPhoto%2BBlade%2Band%2BMaverick%2BWalking%2BDead%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a> </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For any Walking Dead fans, here is Tommie Turvey with his horse Blade and dog, Maverick. Blade was the unfortunate horse who Rick rode into Atlanta in the movie. Most people ask Tommie why Blade had to get eaten by Zombies instead of just running away. Most people look at us in shock and say "Blade got eaten? That's horrible." Well, he is alive and well and travelling the US with Tommie and Chantal right now. You may have seen him in the Rose Parade. He was Roman Riding Joker and Ace, Mike Loades from the history channel was riding Pokerjoe, Stuntman Blade Pocquett was riding Blade, and Sammi Hanratty from "the Greening of Whitney Brown" was riding Odd Job Bob (Of Course!). We also had Cinderella's carriage pulling a few VIP's. It was really an incredible experience. With all the tv coverage and media there it was a huge event. There was more coverage for this parade than the entire 2 weeks of the World Equestrian Games. Well, 2011 and we are off to a flying start! Keep checking our website for the show schedule. Tommie will be EVERYWHERE in 2011. Ride Fast... Take Chances! karen</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TSk2fStHLRI/AAAAAAAAFHM/O0BU1tSIcEI/s320/Rockmount+shirt+Parade.jpg" width="320" /><br />
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All I know is that I get an extra hour of sleep tonite. <br />
My husband Jamie and I are soooo happy. Uncle Tommie is in Kentucky at the World Equestrian Games, so he will see her when he gets done up there. She ia a healthy baby girl and are loving every minute of it. This is a photo of her about 2 hours after she was born. Time to start another adventure in our lives. <br />
Ride Fast... Take Chances! KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-87177648510642994812010-10-14T19:23:00.000-04:002010-10-14T19:23:57.545-04:00Tommie Turvey at WEG<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TLeRC11KPUI/AAAAAAAAC8c/okwjJJZb65E/s1600/IMG_3341.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TLeRC11KPUI/AAAAAAAAC8c/okwjJJZb65E/s320/IMG_3341.JPG" /></a> </div><br />Well, it has been a LONG LONG LONG couple of weeks that seem like months. With everything that has been going on, including me giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, I have a bunch of photos and stuff to talk about. Tommie returned from the WEG in Lexington, KY after being there for the opening ceremonies and doing demos each day of the games. He got there at 9/21 and just returned 10/11. Much to say about it, there was good and bad and a lot of friends and new friends. Above is a photo of Tommie performing with Joker and Ace at the Clinicians Corral in Equine Village. He said the crowds were good and really liked the diversity we brought to the Games. Tommie doesn't do a sales pitch or boring training, he likes to inspire crowds and show them that they should have fun with their horses. If every time you are with your horse you are training, then it's not fun! We do minimal training and maximum fun. Ricky Suarez was there bareback riding on Sugar. She is coming along really nice. I have been working her alot and with an exceptional rider like Ricky really brings out the best in her. She also looks great in the spotlights! We have a lot more to fill you in on, so as soon as I get more photos and stories, I will post them here.<br />Ride Fast.... Take Chances! karen<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-11750058982384731032010-09-27T13:37:00.001-04:002010-09-27T13:37:58.220-04:00Tommie is at WEG, I'm in the HospitalI'm in the hospital getting ready to have my baby. Jamie and I are waiting patiently. Tommie is doing great at WEG. I saw him during the NBC telecast on Sunday. Check out the Official Paint Horse Page on Facebook. Lots of nice photos of the opening ceremonies. Well, gotta go, baby should coming today. Ride Fast.. Take Chances! karen Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-28125725701523205242010-09-12T01:14:00.000-04:002010-09-12T01:14:54.439-04:00Tommie at the Iowa Gold Star Futurity in Des Moines<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TIxhw6bAoRI/AAAAAAAAC3w/4XNUEoVN98Y/s1600/IMG_3009.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TIxhw6bAoRI/AAAAAAAAC3w/4XNUEoVN98Y/s320/IMG_3009.JPG" /></a><br />Tommie just got back from a long 10 days on the road. When he left here he headed 700 miles to the Kentucky Horse Park for a rehearsal and set up the last minute details for the World Equestrian Games. From there he drove another 700 miles to Des Moines, IA to perform at the Iowa Gold Star Futurity. This is an incredible Arabian Horse Show with beautiful arabian horses. Tommie said he would love to have an Arabian Black stallion just like the movie "the Black Stallion". Tommie and I used to watch that movie over and over. If it was on TV on Sunday afternoon and when we got a VHS player, it was the second most watched movie in our small collection. (Scarface was the most watched!) Tommie really wanted to be that kid. He would ride just like him without fear and always with a smile. The ironic thing is we ended up working with Corky Randall and at Arabian Nights dinner theater in Orlando. Corky did the horse work on the movie, so it was very cool to be working with him. Tommie has worked with a lot of trainers and always listens and takes away something he can use. He never follows anyone 100% or even 50% for that matter. Tommie takes one or two elements and makes them into his own methods. Tommie has really put together a no-nonsense and get it done type of training. Everything he does is well thought out and for a reason. That's why he is so successful at getting the results in horses.<br />Chantal sent me this photo of Tommie and Pokerjoe just before they performed. She said the last act they did was his new act with Blade and Maverick and everybody loved it. People love to see the comradery of horses of dogs, especially when it is quite a challange like putting together a wild mustang and a red heeler. One is born to run and the other is born to chase. So, it is amazing when Tommie got them to work together and run side by side or when Maverick jumps up in the saddle. That is a true testiment to training. Tommie looks beyond the possible and seeks out the "impossible" to turn in into "possible". That's the way Tommie has always been. When would be at a horse auction someone would say "we'll have to lead that horse in, no one can ride him" and Tommie would say "I'll do it". He would get on and ride that horse into the auction ring and look like he was having a ball. The audience thought the horse was really good and Tommie thought it was a lot funner to ride horses into the ring than to sit in the bleachers and watch people bid on horses. He didn't realize then how easy he made it look and how natural he was with horses. He has an incredible insight into a horse and is 99% right when it comes to figuring out a horse. He uses their natural ability and instincts to train their strengths and their want for communication to become their leader. It's not rocket science like most trainers will lead you to believe, but there is a bit of common sense and uncommon discipline.<br />After the Des Moines show, Tommie flew to Los Angeles to do a 1 day shoot for Lion TV which will air on the History channel. Michael Loades, whom the show will be about, contacted Tommie to be the horse expert. On Monday, Tommie flew back to Des Moines where he and Chantal drove 700 miles back to Kentucky Horse park for a rehearsal with Dan James and then drove 700 miles back here on Thursday. They were glad to be home. Everything is going good here as we continue to get ready for the World Equestrian Games and get our facility up and running. Not to mention the NFR/Cowboy Christmas and Rose Parade. We'll be touring with Odd Job Bob too with the movies coming out soon. Well, I have got to go... Ride Fast... Take Chances! karen </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-3862537653540643492010-09-06T18:56:00.001-04:002010-10-13T11:53:05.906-04:00Tommie is in Los Angeles with Discovery Channel<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">Tommie just sent me a quick note. They are filming a TV show pilot. He is working with the incredibly knowledgable and talented, Michael Loades. He has a great way of explaining history in simple easy to remember terms. Tommie is the equine expert to help Michael through some of the explainations. It should be a great show. Don't forget to watch the Walking Dead on AMC Halloween. You'll see Tommie and Blade with the Zombies. Pretty cool stuff. You can see more stuff on Tommie's Blog at <a href="http://www.tommieturvey.com/">http://www.tommieturvey.com/</a> Ride Fast... Take Chances! karen</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-8400804491122706432010-08-23T09:37:00.000-04:002010-08-23T09:37:54.335-04:00Great shot of Sammi and Odd Job Bob<a style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; CLEAR: right" href="http://goo.gl/photos/BlPq" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/THJzbJL4JYE/AAAAAAAACr8/kqK62GRSixY/s160-c/MoviesAndProductions.jpg" /></a><br />During the filming of "the Greening of Whitney of Brown" We got a great shot of Sammi and Bob relaxing during a break in the filming. Sammi really bonded with Bob, but most importantly Bob was very comfortable with Sammi. She has a natural feel with horses and makes them feel at ease. She has been really busy doing a lot of movies, but I hope she has time to ride and work with horses. She is a natural rider and a great student. We're going to be bringing Bob to the World Equestrian Games and possibly Vegas during the NFR and the Rose Parade in Pasadena. He is going to have a busy schedule once the movie is released. It is a really nice feel good movie that focuses on the relationship between the horse and the girl and how Bob makes her realize what is really important in her life.<br />Bob is here at Liberty Horse Ranch doing his daily training. Gypsy Vanners are such a beautiful horse. They are like Tommie's Paints, but a lot more fluffy and flowing. Bob gets a bath every day too. He loves the attention. Tommie is gearing up for a trip to Lexington for a rehearsal for the opening ceremonies at the World Equestrian Games, then over to Des Moines for the Iowa Futurity, a quick flight to Los Angeles to film an episode for Discovery and then back here to get ready for the World Games. We've got lots of exciting stuff coming up so stay tuned!<br />Ride Fast... Take Chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-67833895243345147022010-07-19T09:08:00.002-04:002010-08-05T10:05:59.628-04:00Front Entrance<img style="WIDTH: 498px; HEIGHT: 358px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TEROVvmK7mI/AAAAAAAACUc/xBKK65EuXqM/img_19.jpg" width="640" height="358" /><br />Here we are coming out of our new facility. KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-29550027636546700392010-07-19T09:01:00.002-04:002010-08-05T10:08:11.497-04:00On the way to our new home<img style="WIDTH: 440px; HEIGHT: 319px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TERMvK_A-CI/AAAAAAAACUU/yodJbax_0SA/img_17.jpg" width="640" height="320" /><br />During our latest trip to our new place. We stopped for a rest and water break. 2 pintos, 2 haflingers, and 2 rocky mountain horses. Ride fast... Take chances! KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-27909290747893287862010-07-19T08:56:00.002-04:002010-08-05T10:10:44.710-04:00New Facility<img style="WIDTH: 480px; HEIGHT: 353px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/TERLhbLkDDI/AAAAAAAACUM/YLoZkKtTCi8/img_16.jpg" width="640" height="374" /><br />We have been looking for a new training facility for us and the horses and we finaly found it! 70 acres of pastures, 2 barns with 30 stalls. Indoor amd outdoor arenas, 3 houses, and fully fenced and gated. It took over a year of searching to find the perfect place, but patience pays off. It is in Brooksville, Florida. I'll have more info as soon as we get settled in. We have been making the move over the past 2 months from Double G. It is 1250 miles away, so it's quite a project to move our entire operation.. We just brought 6 horses to the new place and have 9 more to bring down. It is a great location for clinics and training, plus really beautiful to shoot the tv shows. This photo is of the front entrance gate of the 20 stall barn. We're on our way back to Double G to finish packing the offices and bring more horses. I'll keep you posted. Ride fast... Take chances!Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-36732459152246590602010-03-01T19:29:00.004-05:002010-05-25T08:22:36.890-04:00Tommie and Devante<img style="WIDTH: 342px; HEIGHT: 202px" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S4xb3kVAXZI/AAAAAAAABmE/X1bVTewca5M/img_14.jpg" width="640" height="435" /><br />Here is Tommie with the beautiful 3 year old Andalusian stallion, Devante. Tommie is performing a liberty demo showing how horses learn your body language. Tommie is working Devante in the open arena with just his hands. This is one beautiful horse! Ride fast... Take chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-37670384663462628822010-03-01T19:17:00.001-05:002010-03-01T19:24:34.126-05:00PA horse world expoWe got to the show on Wed. For the 4 day show. This show is awesome. We love the audience here. They are the best anywhere! Tommie is performing along with Matt McLaughlin, Erik Martonavitch, and Stacy Westfall. It will be a great show. This is a photo of Tommie working on his 4 up roman riding team. Looking good! Ride fast... Take chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-87779960485255066662010-02-20T20:34:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:35:34.066-04:00At the Rascal Flatts Concert<img style="WIDTH: 369px; HEIGHT: 247px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S4CNuJFMQaI/AAAAAAAABls/yr7EiL6VQZc/img_12.jpg" width="640" height="290" /><br /><i><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.50825,-90.51355" target="_blank">GeoTagged, [N41.50825, E90.51355]</a></i><br /><br />We took a night off to see a great show. Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts. Got in and at our seats now. Darius starts at 8:00p. It's me , my husband, Tommie, Rich, Kimberly, Sarah, and Gary. Thanks to Tommie for hooking us with great tix. Ride fast... Take chances! KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-66946915359308292052010-02-20T20:29:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:26:47.131-04:00Columbus Ohio Bulls and Broncs Rodeo<img style="WIDTH: 375px; HEIGHT: 182px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S4CMcIGEXNI/AAAAAAAABlk/BAjUQ3P0sKo/img_11.jpg" width="640" height="182" /><br />Here is Tommie and Pokerjoe at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Toughest Cowboy and bulls and broncs rodeo. Tommy Joe Lucia puts on a great show. Great stock and ride 'til you cowboys. KarenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-73987259681368934302010-02-20T19:06:00.001-05:002010-02-20T19:06:12.797-05:00Weekend off!Well, we have this weekend off. We have been busy getting ready for PA expo. Tommie has been busy shoeing 14 horses with our farrier, Rich Brunner. There's a ropin' here at Double G this weekend too. We did all our fall orders for the western store in the past 3 days too. (So much for the weekend off) but tonight we are on our way to see Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker. We just saw Jake Owen and Randy Houser after the rodeos, but this show should be pretty good. We love Hootie. Hope he sings a few classics not just new stuff. I'll let ya know! Ride fast... Take chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-26337408526352465252010-02-13T13:06:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:30:31.239-04:00Heading in to Nationwide Arena<img style="WIDTH: 351px; HEIGHT: 237px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S3bqO5ajRAI/AAAAAAAABlU/Pkf4Eqs16hM/img_10.jpg" width="640" height="324" /><br /><i><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.93212,-82.72289" target="_blank">GeoTagged, [N39.93212, E82.72289]</a></i><br /><br />We drove to Columbus, Ohio Friday and did an overnight at Stoney rise farm. We are getting ready to head to the Nationwide Arena. We have to warm up and ready the horses here before we get to the show. Lots of snow and ice here too. I'll send photos when we get to the show. Thanks to Jessica at Stoney Rise and Kenny for all the help. See you at the Rodeo! Ride fast... Take chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-12132686349128956232010-02-09T22:30:00.003-05:002010-05-25T09:40:51.562-04:00Josh and Janna's new house<img style="WIDTH: 396px; HEIGHT: 298px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S3IoNeNZvFI/AAAAAAAABlM/QZCCyNQG8v8/img_9.jpg" width="640" height="333" /><br />We went to visit Tommie's best friend, josh Lyons, (son of John Lyons)and his family at their new home and facility in Tennessee. All I can say is WOW! As you can see by the photo that it snowed in TN the day we got there. Jana just had a new baby named Ryder. He is so adorable. Austin and Johnny are gettin bigger and having fun. Tommie, Josh and the boys jumped and a 4 wheeler and pulled a tube around the outdoor arena while they tried to hang on. The was a lot of snow, so the had a great time. School was cancelled for the boys, but Josh still had his Certification classes. It was awesome hanging out with them. Now they are 529 miles away from us instead of 1200!<br />Ride fast... Take chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-78013479023161264262010-02-08T00:09:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:37:24.073-04:00Tommie and Pokerjoe in Chicago<img style="WIDTH: 454px; HEIGHT: 273px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S2-cjfChYGI/AAAAAAAABks/Dmie0mvIHPw/img_8.jpg" width="640" height="329" /><br />Here is Tommie and Pokerjoe performing "the riding instructor". pretty cool.... sorry about the camera being a bit out of focus. Ride Fast .... Take Chances! karenKaren Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13444511.post-19024781205908404332010-02-08T00:06:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:33:11.145-04:00Sears Centre Chicago, IL<img style="WIDTH: 379px; HEIGHT: 449px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFVIGKkT6DA/S2-b4AWGquI/AAAAAAAABkk/ugykrMYUcRA/img_7.jpg" width="640" height="656" /><br />We're getting ready for Tommie to perform. As you can see here it's a full house tonite. Looks like 12,000. Last night Jake Owens was in concert after the PCB Rodeo finals. This is a photo of Ace, Joker, and Pokerjoe in back behind the chutes right next to the bulls.Karen Turveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08760020790365191879noreply@blogger.com0