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| Hey! I am doing an interview with Lianna DeWeese!! I do not know her that well and would like some help coming up with questions to ask her. Let me know if yall have any ideas!!!!
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Location: Sperry, OK | I don't know what questions to ask her, but she is one classy lady and a horsewoman deluxe! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Who are her major role models in the barrel racing industry and why?
If she were to send a horse to a trainer, who would she use?
Does she have a particular blood line that she is drawn to?
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Also, just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll sucker? (jk, jk, jk) |
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Location: Here | ACEINTHEHOLE - 2014-08-18 11:13 AM I don't know what questions to ask her, but she is one classy lady and a horsewoman deluxe!
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I've got a two year old with her right now. I think she's one of the best in the industry. I'm not the only one that thinks that way either. Absolutely will put a great foundation on your horse and an awesome pattern. She's one of the only trainers I've never heard anything bad said about. After a couple of bad ones, my husband and I have been very picky and are very happy with all she is doing with Zephyr.
Here's a video of my two year old. I dropped the two year old off with 30 days basic riding. This is her at about 60-70 rides.
http://youtu.be/ULPjTEuWgOU?list=UUxA-NeBYPkXCdFhL9VqsALw
You could ask her about what accomplishment she is most proud of in terms of life? in terms of barrel racing? I know she has a few.
Of all the horses she has ridden, which horses influenced or taught her the most? What did they teach her?
What does she consider the most important fundamentals before starting a horse on the pattern?
What are her preferred therapy methods to get one back running? to maintain one? Does she like any alternative therapies? Which ones and why?
What does her feeding program consist of?
What conformational point is most important to making a successful barrel horse? low hocks? balance? shoulder angle? good hooves? muscle tone? etc.
What size of horse does she prefer?
What does she look for in a prospect? What age does she like to start them on the pattern?
What made her move from California (where her family's ranch is) to Oklahoma? What does she miss about California? What does she love the most about Oklahoma?
If someone is just getting started, what piece of advice would she consider the most important to give them?
If someone wanted to start a training business, what point of advice would she give them?
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Location: Gainesville, TX | Ask her what her preferred saddle type is? Maybe what type of pad she uses? I keep meaning to ask her this myself because that two year old is hard to fit. |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow | What kind of strategy does she use to protect her reputation? Is she selective about horses she takes in based on their potential? If someone was bent and their horse being trained by her but the horse was not a good prospect would she still train it? |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | LRQHS - 2014-08-18 11:19 AM Also, just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll sucker? (jk, jk, jk)
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| oija - 2014-08-18 12:15 PM
I've got a two year old with her right now. I think she's one of the best in the industry. I'm not the only one that thinks that way either. Absolutely will put a great foundation on your horse and an awesome pattern. She's one of the only trainers I've never heard anything bad said about. After a couple of bad ones, my husband and I have been very picky and are very happy with all she is doing with Zephyr.
Here's a video of my two year old. I dropped the two year old off with 30 days basic riding. This is her at about 60-70 rides.
http://youtu.be/ULPjTEuWgOU?list=UUxA-NeBYPkXCdFhL9VqsALw
You could ask her about what accomplishment she is most proud of in terms of life? in terms of barrel racing? I know she has a few.
Of all the horses she has ridden, which horses influenced or taught her the most? What did they teach her?
What does she consider the most important fundamentals before starting a horse on the pattern?
What are her preferred therapy methods to get one back running? to maintain one? Does she like any alternative therapies? Which ones and why?
What does her feeding program consist of?
What conformational point is most important to making a successful barrel horse? low hocks? balance? shoulder angle? good hooves? muscle tone? etc.
What size of horse does she prefer?
What does she look for in a prospect? What age does she like to start them on the pattern?
What made her move from California (where her family's ranch is ) to Oklahoma? What does she miss about California? What does she love the most about Oklahoma?
If someone is just getting started, what piece of advice would she consider the most important to give them?
If someone wanted to start a training business, what point of advice would she give them?
All of these questions are what I would like to know. Excellent questions, oija!  |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | oija - 2014-08-18 12:18 PM Ask her what her preferred saddle type is? Maybe what type of pad she uses? I keep meaning to ask her this myself because that two year old is hard to fit.
I could answer nearly half your excellent questions as I have been lucky enough to be her friend before she was so popular. Like since 1990. I am likely her number one fan.
Im guessing she will get on here soon and maybe respond or she may save it for the interview... I dont want to be her spokesperson (OK maybe I do-lol) but she does ride many of Ed's saddles. I know she has an Allen Ranch, a Charmayne and has had others. I bet she keeps different brands based in the way they vary in fit.
I would ask what she does for fun?
Who inspires her?
What brand of feed she feeds? 
Her favorite book, movie, barrel horse (that she didnt own or train), favorite horseman and food?
She is really great at everything she does so I would want to know how that is possible? |
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Pork Fat is my Favorite
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | BabyJ - 2014-08-18 1:28 PM What kind of strategy does she use to protect her reputation? Is she selective about horses she takes in based on their potential? If someone was bent and their horse being trained by her but the horse was not a good prospect would she still train it?
I hope she answers this.... |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | TurnLane - 2014-08-18 2:39 PM
oija - 2014-08-18 12:18 PM Ask her what her preferred saddle type is? Maybe what type of pad she uses? I keep meaning to ask her this myself because that two year old is hard to fit.
I could answer nearly half your excellent questions as I have been lucky enough to be her friend before she was so popular. Like since 1990.  I am likely her number one fan. Im guessing she will get on here soon and maybe respond or she may save it for the interview... I dont want to be her spokesperson (OK maybe I do-lol) but she does ride many of Ed's saddles. I know she has an Allen Ranch, a Charmayne and has had others. I bet she keeps different brands based in the way they vary in fit.Â
I would ask what she does for fun?
Who inspires her?
What brand of feed she feeds? Her favorite book, movie, barrel horse (that she didnt own or train), favorite horseman and food?
She is really great at everything she does so I would want to know how that is possible?Â
A friend of mine had mentioned to me that she liked a lot of the Wright's products and did some training with them. I was going to ask her when I went to pick my girl up in September whether or not one of the Wright saddles fit. I have a Billy Cook with FQHB that might fit her but if not, I'm going to have to buy something. We've tried all of our other 'roly poly back' saddles on her and they don't fit. I had lent the Billy Cook to some friends but said I might need it back for this girl, at least til she's grown and I get her a custom one.
I might add to the questions list too how many she takes in for training at one time and the best ways she has for how she manages her time to get it all done? |
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Pork Fat is my Favorite
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | She is super woman, that's how!  |
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Location: Opelousas, LA | TurnLane - 2014-08-18 4:42 PM She is super woman, that's how!
You gotta do better than that, we need details, what does it take to be "superwoman" lol! |
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Defense Attorney for The Horse
Location: Claremore, OK | Hello everyone !
Thanks so much for the kind words . It means a lot.
I enjoyed visiting with Madeleine. I would be happy to answer any of your questions that don't get covered on the show.
I'll get on here after the show has aired and reply. |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow | Barnmom - 2014-08-18 5:16 PM
TurnLane - 2014-08-18 4:42 PM She is super woman, that's how! Â
No kidding...no one is that super human. Aspiring trainers looking at this forum would benefit from a deeper answer with real best practices. |
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Defense Attorney for The Horse
Location: Claremore, OK | BabyJ - 2014-08-18 9:49 PM
Barnmom - 2014-08-18 5:16 PM
TurnLane - 2014-08-18 4:42 PM She is super woman, that's how! Â
No kidding...no one is that super human. Aspiring trainers looking at this forum would benefit from a deeper answer with real best practices.
I'll answer this one now, since I know it's not on the show.
First of all, thank u, Turn Lane for the "SuperWoman" status.
I don't try, nor do I claim to be SuperWoman. I work to be the best I can be at whatever I'm doing, be that baking a pie or training/riding a barrel horse.
I've learned from several different disciplines and trainers and blended it into my own remix, still learning new things.
I think what Turn Lane is referring to are other talents that I've picked up along the way such as, plumbing, welding, operating heavy equipment, including but not limited to Bulldozers and backhoes. Most of these talents were born out if necessity, not just hobbies. I'm the only one here most of the time so if something breaks down, usually it's easier for me to fix it and go on. |
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Location: Claremore, OK | Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-18 1:35 PM
LRQHS - 2014-08-18 11:19 AM Also, just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll sucker? (jk, jk, jk)Â
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I would never be able to answer that since I would cheat and chomp down on it ! |
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| Â She has two of my horses right now and I have another to send when one comes home. She has been awesome to deal with and takes great care of the animals in her care. She's also great about not having a zillion things done (vet work) that aren't needed. She's honest as the day is long and I sure appreciate her!!! |
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