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Prison Program Horses: Mavericks Drill Team
Prison Program Horses: Cowgirl Way Drill Team
More "Graduates" of the Warm Springs Correctional Facility Wild Horse Training Program
Hank Curry, Prison Program Director
Recent Past Adoptions:
 The guys and Hank (on Cathy's horse) practicing the drill team entrance. | Cindy Lawrence writes: Hank Curry is the head trainer at Warm Springs. Now, if all Hank had to do was gentle Mustangs, he could probably mark the calendar...."X" number of days to halter the horse, "x" number of days before you saddle the horse, and "X' number of days before you are in saddle...and the rest of the time is just working with training the horse... But, Hank has to throw a "HUGE monkey wrench" into that formula: guys who have never been on a horse. And not just young men who have no fear and are eager to get on and go... |
| These men vary in age from young 20's to 40+ The "childhood/past history" that lead to these men to being in prison is so diverse, we can't even lump them into a group. And you men out there know that sometimes it can be hard to take direction from another man. Once the guys are in the program for a while, they grow to really, really respect Hank.... But Hank sure has a tough job training men to train horses....He is awesome at it. |  |
| You are probably asking why I went into all this stuff about Hank....Because I have a horse story to share, but it takes an introduction.. | |
| Hank provides the guys with many, many DVD's for them to watch before they get on a horse...these DVD's are from a variety of trainers so the guys can see what works for them. Hank is always there to offer advice, but he tends to let the guys work through problems if they are not a danger to themselves or the horses. One gentleman was being really heavy handed with a horse's mouth, and Hank had taken all he could from this person....He walked over, took off the headstall and said, "now work with the horse".....Well, it sounds bizarre, but this horse/rider are doing so well....Cathy took these pictures today of the horse after the rider took off the headstall.... The horse is "stick" |  Here Stick follows the men around like a dog |
 Please don't try this at home... |  Look ma, no hands! |
 Cathy couldn't capture the spins, stops etc with pictures, but this horse is doing sooooo well. He had a headstall on when Cathy arrived, and Hank had him take the headstall off and show how well the horse was doing.. |  More drill team practicing.
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The guys work so hard with these horses, and are SO proud of what they have done. They have never done a drill team type event...This is really foreign to them....but they love what they are doing and want to show off their horses abilities. If you go to the auction, please take a moment to praise the men, and show them your appreciation for all their hard work. This may be one of the first times that the guys have done something good for others...These men bond with the horses in the 120 days they work with them, and find it hard to give them up. They have to learn to find that 'soft" spot in themselves to be effective with horses. They may have bullied their ways through live, but being a bully with a horse will NOT work. We like to say this program gentles Men and Mustangs! Cindy B. Lawrence Lawrence Interior Group 1940 View Crest Drive Reno, NV 89511 775 853 4182, fax 775 853 4183 |  Hank Curry, Director of the Wild Horse Training Program at the Warm Springs Correctional Facility, Carson City, Nevada |
For more info, contact HORSES FOR THE FEBRUARY 2008 ADOPTION | |
DOZER Dozer is a handsome buckskin. 14.2 and around 1,100 lbs, very solid horse, he has a lot of chrome and is a pleasure to ride, he’s a very stout horse that would be perfect for the trails or for a ranch horse, he’s never offered to buck and will be side passing, stopping, trailer loading, logging, and much more……..you need to be there in February to see this boy perform. |  |
TIMMY WOO This horse will side pass, back up, has a good stop, is easy to saddle, picks up his feet, well mannered and very eager to please. He will also pull a drag with no problems after only 30 days. He trailer loads with or without a saddle on. He’s an all around good horse for you, this horse is 14.2 hands and weighs approx 800+ lbs. Very nice horse for you to take home
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TUG Tug is a cumin’ round fast, he backs up nicely and stops even better, he’s got a soft mouth, turning left or right isn’t a problem at a walk, trot, or lope. We’re in the process of learning to trailer load and expect no problems as he is a fast learner and eager to please, This lil buckskins going to be a very good horse for you, you can witness this miracle at this next auction, Tug is looking for a good, loving home.
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RUSTY SPUR Rusty is eager to please and is a fast learner, he has strong feet and a big heart, he rides bare back and saddles easily, Rusty will trailer load and loves to be groomed, very affectionate
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BUDDER Budder is a 4 years old and weighs approx 800 lbs, stands around 13.2 hands. He’s a quick learner who is picking things up quckly, he trailer loads and has started having a rope thrown off him, he may be a smaller horse but he has a lot of heart, he isn’t afraid of anything and has no problem carrying a 200 lbs man around all day.
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LEFTY Lefty is a quick learner with a smooth lope, he has side-passed, backed up, haunch turn, front spin, and handles gates very well. Lefty is a strong and energetic and would do well in any athletic discipline as well as pleasure riding, wonderful horse
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KODA He flexes and bends with softness, Koda puts up with anything and is very eager to please, he has a nice stop, backs up well, sidepasses and turns easily, Koda would make a perfect addition to any family.
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HOT SHOT Hot Shot is a 4 year old sorrel, flaxen mane and tail, and weighs about 1,000 lbs, Hot Shot has an independent personality, he trailer loads and pulls a log easily, he saddles well and is very alert, strong legged with dependable movement, he rides bare back, loves to be groomed and is fast to learn anything you ask of him
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DIGGER Digger is a good looking horse, he is 15 hands and about 1,050 lbs, he is a go getter, has never bucked and will try as hard as he can for you, he’s good with his feet, nice stop, backup, side-passes, he has been logged and you can throw a rope from him. He has a nice head and his conformation is very good. He’s an all around good horse on the ground and in the saddle, don’t miss the opportunity to get this horse.
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NOCONA
Gentle, yet spirited, a little suspicious but very trusting of his rider, good with his feet, loads, waits at the gate every morning, just stated throwing a rope off him and dragging a log. He’s really soft in the bit or hackamore, really stout horse, has never bucked, this horse has lots of potential, a fast learner
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BIRD DOG Bird Dawg is going to be a very nice horse, he moves out with no problem, he backs up and side-passes, he has a good stop, and has already had his first trimming, you can easily pick up all 4 feet with no problem. You can swing a rope on the left and right side and he doesn’t mind. He's a very good horse and he has just started to learn, he will be a good horse for you to adopt
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STORMIN’ NORMAN Norman never bucked, he is really calm and gentle. Norman takes the saddle really well, you can saddle him with no lead or halter. Norman can sidestep, open gates, he has a good stop and he backs up well. Norman learns very fast, is very friendly, he trailer loads and is very good with you picking up all his feet, don’t miss this great companion to take home
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CHIEF Chief is extremely calm, he stops, back up and side-passes well. Easy to trailer load and is adjustable to new people and places. Chief is the best friend anyone could have. When I first started Chief, he was unsure of me, but after a few days he learned that I wasn’t going to hurt him, he then melted to me. I can easily throw a saddle on and off him. He gives me his front and back feet easily. He’s really light on the reins and crosses over nicely, he is a good looking and gentle horse
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SHOWTIME Real responsive and level minded. Has never bucked, had him under saddle and rode 2nd day at facility, you can rope off him and pulls well. Has good top, side-pass, trailers really well and is good with his feet (trimming, etc), just a real solid horse @1,100 lbs and 15 hands. He is heavy muscled and very flashy, “has not spook”, a really solid horse for you to take home
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THOR 4 years old and stands at 15’2 hands, weighs about 1200 lbs, he is coming along nicely, he is very good with his feet, has a nice stop and backs up well, very light in the mouth, and is very gentle and very strong….also trailer loads and drags a log, all this in less than 30 days training, wait til you see him in February.
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The Cowgirl Way All Mustang Drill team   All of these horses are products of the Carson City/Warm Springs Correctional facility's Wild Horse Training Program    |
MORE PRISON-TRAINED HORSE "GRADUATES" | |
|   This gorgeous Palomino Mustang was shown at the Western States Wild Horse and Burro expo in 2004, less than 2 months after being adopted from the BLM's Carson City (Warm Springs) Prison Wild Horse Training Program. |
 This horse is Spyder (aka Spiderman), who I bought from the auction at the 2003 Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo. He was trained by inmates. He took second place in the hunter hack class at the Bishop mustang show. He was first place halter gelding in his age group. In his usual life he is learning and showing dressage. - Marcia Meurs | |
 | HANK CURRY |
Questions About Prison Adoptions???
Call Susie Stokke, BLM (775) 861-6469
The public may not wear blue jeans, blue work shirts, or blue denim jackets to the auctions.
No cameras, cell phones or recording devices. Car keys will be checked at the gate.
FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ADOPTIONS, CLICK HERE: Nevada BLM Wild Horse Training Program Adoptions or the Silver State Industries website.
There are also mustang training programs at other prisons throughout the West. Canon City, Colorado; Riverton, Wyoming; and Pauls Valley, Oklahoma are three more that I know of.
since December 22, 2004
