Entertainment

Campfire Stories and Tall Tales

The Campfire Sessions were a Huge Hit.
We all laughed until our sides hurt and a few tears were shed too.
Look for more story telling in 2010. Cast of Characters to be announced.

Masters of Tall Tales for 2009 Jack Brainard author of: If I Were to Train a Horse and Cowboys Past, Present and Future Robert M Miller DVM author of:  Imprint Training, The Revolution in Horsemanship co-authored with Rick Lamb, Natural Horsemanship Explained and The Ancient Secrets of the Horse’s Mind. (just to name a few)

Petrine Mitchum (Trina) author of: Hollywood Hoof Beats. Trails Blazed Across the Silver Screen Petrine Mitchum brings with her a colorful account of the horses, trainers and riders from the golden years of the Silver Screen Cowboy. She has  worked in the film business for over 20 years as a story editor and script analyst. "Hollywood Hoofbeats" can be found on amazon.com She also made short films for Saturday Night Live and that her book "Hollywood Hoofbeats" began as a documentary film she would still like to finish. She continues to write for "Horse Illustrated". Petrine makes her home it the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley where she lives with her two American Quarter Horses, Photo Op and Genuine Rascal Jac.

Master of Ceremony Rick Lamb of, “The Horse Show” with Rick Lamb on RFD-TV

 If you know Cowboys, then you know that many are grand storytellers, embellishers and tellers of tall tales. It is as true today as it was 100+ years ago. Each year as the clinicians arrive at Intrepid Farms they often gather and swap stories and tales of the “old days.” For those of us who are privileged enough to sit and hear these stories we were enriched and endeared beyond what is presented during the clinics. These senior horsemen share a life and times most of us can only imagine. Their stories are rich in characters, both human and equine. To listen is to take a walk back in time when the world was a much different place and horses were often a necessity, not a hobby or luxury. From the years of the Great Depression through WWII and up to present day, the experience, knowledge and wisdom arrived at through a lifetime of horses is priceless.

We have been so touched and moved by these intimate conversations and stories and felt that they must be shared with our guests. This generation of horsemen will soon come to pass. With that passing their personal stories and experiences will pass with them.

Light Hands Horsemanship invites you to join us at “the campfire” after dinner on Fri and Sat night. Grab a good cup of camp coffee, get comfortable and prepare to hear some grand stories. We feel you will be as moved as we were as each horsemen allows you to walk in their shoes, to feel the drama, and share the laughter and the tears that a life and times “a horseback” has given them.

"Music and Song by Burt and Denise"

Denise and Burt will be making their first appearance at LHH. We are excited to have them this year. We think everyone will greatly enjoy their music and song. They will be entertaining us in the early evenings each night so plan to join us. Denise will have a beautiful booth as well so be sure to take a look at our Vendor page too.
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Bert Johnson

Born in Alameda and raised in Hayward, California, Bert comes by his many musical talents through his family, many being musicians.  He was given his first guitar at age seven.  His mandolin and fiddle were gifts from his Uncle Lenzie who taught him how to play and encouraged Bert’s career until he died.  These precious instruments are the ones he still plays today.

His first professional outing at age 15 was opening for Marty Robbins.  Lefty Frizzel, Freddie Hart, Bill Monroe, and Buck Owens were a few of the acts he opened for as his young talent grew.  He went on to play in numerous bands with such notable musicians as Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Herb Peterson, and John Summers.  Throughout the years he has played with different blue grass groups in the Bay Area such as The Smokey Grass Boys, Touch of Grass, The Coast Highway Boys to name a few and has played on TV and radio as well as on several artist’s albums. 

A multi-talented musician he has produced four CD’s to date, including several of his own compositions and an instrumental CD.  A Vietnam veteran, his song “The Wall”, written about his experiences during the war, has received much praise around the country and Bert has been honored to perform this song at many Veteran’s events. 

Denise DeShon

Born in Hayward and raised in Castro Valley, California, Denise’s first love was horses followed closely by music.   She spent many years working hard on her horsemanship skills and competed in a variety of  western events along the way.  Her passion for horses and speed led her down the road to the NHSR Finals and some College Rodeos as well. When her daughters came along, there was a need for more horses, and mom was the trainer/coach/chauffeur to more rodeos and cuttings.  She then decided to train horses full time and coach kids for junior, high school and college rodeo.  Music was something to sing to at the barn or in the truck going down the road.  Lots of miles, lots of practice!  No longer training horses she can be found lopin’ circles, wandering down a trail, or working cows as often as she can. 

Her artistic ability lies in just about anything she puts her hands to that can turn out ‘western cowgirl chic’.  Currently she is developing her own line called “DeShon Designs”…clothing, belts, chaps, furniture, home décor, jewelry and leather bags.

It was only after meeting Bert about four years ago that music came into serious thought. With his encouragement she took her first steps at singing for anyone besides the horses at the barn.  Her first CD titled “A New Old Dream” is now a reality…thanks to Bert’s talents and Flying Whale Recording Studio in Grass Valley, CA.  She can now sing to her own CD while she cleans stalls !!