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Randall with two fine specimens118 viewsThe author is riding his 3YO pupil Agua de los Campos Gueñe while holding Santo Tomas Demetres as a 2YO. Gueñe went on to be Champion of the Chilean Horse Trials and in his first season in the Chilean Rodeo he reached the Champion of Chile after being the runner up in one of the classifying rodeos.
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Randall and Santa Isabel Alabastro after workout63 viewsRandall is all smiles after showing off the progress with this one time rogue two year old after four months of training. Chilean Horses are quick to forgive and forget and form submissive bonds with any trainer that treats them with respect.
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Randall teaching a new rider what to understand66 viewsRandall is not a prolific teacher but when he does offer his services he is very keen on making his students understand why the instructions he gives make sense. As a result he spends a lot of time interacting with the student as they learn to interact with the horse. In spite of being a pretty advanced reining horse, once again Demetres is the mount of Lisa, a beginning rider.
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Randall and Demetres teaching a novice rider63 viewsThe docile temperament of the Chilean Horse makes using even a young stallion a safe option for beginning riders when under controlled situations. The student is Tali, a visitor from St. Louis, MO.
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Demetres in a roundpen85 viewsDemetres is the author's Chilean Horse stallion. His four grandparents combine for a total of 5 Champion of Chile titles on one top ten ranking. In his first three generations there are 9 Champion of Chile Titles and 7 runner ups. This beautiful specimen is definitely bred to be a cowhorse.
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Randall and Jerez overlooking the Pacific Ocean64 viewsRides on the beach front with the cool ocean breeze has an enchantment all its own. Pelicans, sea gulls, cormorants and a variety of other marine fowl are constant company. Often times sea lions come in close to shore bobbing their heads high out of the water in curious looks at the large "sea horse" on land.
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Randall and Jerez head for the Atacama Desert68 viewsLeaving the Pacific Ocean behind, heading eastward will take them into the driest desert of the world. Note the total lack of vegetation and the next 100 miles will be more of the same.
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Randall, Demetres and Jerez packtrip through the desert75 viewsIn a 100 km (62.5 mile) journey across the Atacama desert Randall and his trustworthy friends make a stop in the little town of La Tirana. Here trees are planted and irrigated but the surrounding land is totally barren.
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Randall and Jerez ride into an oasis62 viewsAfter riding in the driest desert in the world Randall and Jerez look forward to shade in this beautiful oasis of Esmeralda. Four kinds of date palms, four varieties of mango, navel oranges, grapefruits and tangelos are just some of the delicacies nature offers a weiry traveler.
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Jerez and Demetres in perfect sync72 viewsJerez and Demetres striding along in perfect synchronization. The Mexican poncho has been Randall's trusty riding companion since 1971. One of his saddles is 87 years old and counting.
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Looking over the Tarapaca Ecuestrian Center99 viewsRandall keeps his horses at the Tarapaca Ecuestrian Center which has the riding arena that overlooks a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
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Partnership with Oiga Chica114 viewsThe author's first involvement with breeding came about by becoming a partner in the purchase of the high caliber mare Oiga Chica. A descendent of the foundation mare Clementina through her excellent daughter Que Chica, this mare should offer a lot of potential as a broodmare.
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