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Lazy Dayz of summer and
winter below the equator

Love Horses
Thumbs Up to Australia! Sharon and Donna
enjoying the sights of Sydney Harbor.

Who ever said the days of summer were lazy must have had no children, no job and obviously no horses! Donna Irvin and I just returned from an exciting trip below the Equator to Australia where it is winter and the big dipper constellation is upside down!

We traveled 18,000 miles, visited two of six Australian states and got a great feel for a beautiful and very diverse continent. Donna and I made some new friends and touched bases with old ones. We traveled through rolling oak-filled hills reminiscent of California’s Central Valley; beautiful grape filled valleys like the wine regions of Lodi and Napa, California; barren flats like West Texas, and Sydney, every bit as beautiful as San Francisco, with a bay bridge and opera house to boot!

It is exciting to see that the passion for barrel racing is alive and very well, especially on the East Coast of Australia. What most amazed me was a comment made by Alex Cambell, husband of former multi-Australian National Barrel Racing Champion, Julie Cambell. In short, he said that the instruction and horsemanship techniques I introduced during my first trip to Australia in 1990 changed the face of the sport of barrel racing in Australia. Six National Australian Barrel Racing Champions resulted from my first visit, each of which went on to influence barrel racing throughout the continent! With a clever Australian grin, he went on to say he doubted that my return visit could possibly leave an equal impact. Just offer competitors a challenge and there is no telling the results that can be accomplished.

Click here for the highlights and more photos of our Australia Clinics.

In my spare time I have been completing a new barrel racing book for Skyhorse Publishing Co., titled Barrel Racing with Sharon Camarillo, Winning Tips for Horse and Rider, which will be available in 2010. The book is comprised of short tips and essays designed to inspire and motivate not only barrel racing enthusiasts, but anyone who shares a love for horses. The tips are easy to understand, quick to digest and represent topics on equine management, training and competition strategies. I am proud to say this has been a fun and rewarding project. I had a chance to work with my Performance Team members, David Hayes DVM, Donna Irvin, Cheryl Price and Susan Van Rein to gather information we felt would most impact the horse enthusiast. Aside from the tips, the book includes photos and beautiful artwork by Ron and Denise Calef of ProSportsPix, and Cyndy Smith. Our mission statement is to inspire riders to establish working relationships with their equine partners and provide horsemanship techniques for safe, successful, and rewarding training and competition. We will update you as the publishing date approaches.

Just a reminder that the Western and Eastern Classics are right around the corner. Don’t miss out on an exciting weekend of barrel racing competition with great prizes and awards. The Classic competitions are open to any graduating student of the Sharon Camarillo Performance Horsemanship program, regardless of the year of participation or location. Click here for more information about our Classics.

My continued wish is that each of you enjoys the “lazy dayz" of summer with safe, smart and successful riding and competition. As they say in ‘stralia, the land Downunder, Good on Ya Mate!

 
Sharon Camarillo Clinics

Log on to our 2009 Clinic schedule and mark your calendars. Some of these clinics are filling up fast, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Clinics in Rising Fawn Georgia, October 30-31 and November 1-2, have recently been added to the schedule!

 
Sharon Camarillo Classics

Congratulations to Bobbie Jo Bohlman on RR Moons Rusty Bars, pictured on the left, for winning the Grand Championship of the Eastern Classic and to

Shirley Ankrum on Ange Luna, Grand Champion of the Western Classic. Entry forms and information for our 2009 Classics can be found in our Classics section! Click here to watch a video of Shriley's best run!

 
Sharon Camarillo Events

From the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to the the National Finals Rodeo, with many other events in-between, Sharon continues to touch the lives of thousands of people and is tireless in her travels. Highlights are in this section.

Click below to watch winning runs from this year's Rodeo Houston.

Mary Burger Finals Run

Mary Burger Shootout Run

Lindsay Sears Finals Run

Lindsay Sears Shootout Run

(Video courtesy Rodeo Houston.)

 
Books and DVDs

Thanks to Lee's Lockeford Hay Station for servicing your orders on a timely basis. They also carry a complete line of Camarillo Choice products!

For a definition and introduction to the sport of barrel racing, click here!

Meet Sharon's Gold Sponsors!

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More on SharonCamarillo.com!

Read about how Sharon has made a difference in the lives of her students and associates.

Find out what readers are asking and Sharon's responses in this section of the website. The latest entry is about the use of tie-downs in competition!

Contact us if you have a horse for sale and would like to advertise. Visit this section for resource information on buying and selling horses.
 

Missed February's home page article on Just a Horse? This story will remain online permanently in the Spirit and Self section for continued inspiration.
 

Power of Self TalkWhere There’s a Will features articles by Jim Will, Ph.D., a sports psychologist dedicated to enhancing your performance and life. Changing your self-image can change your life.

How do your attitudes affect you? See Dr. Will's latest entry on Check Your Beliefs and Attitudes.

Developing a Parnership with a New HorseSee Cheryl Price's latest article in Training Outcomes.

See Donna Irvin's latest article in Run The Plan, titled Developing a Partnership with a New Horse.

What does Gerald the Galloping Gringo's horse, Cowboy Up To The Bar, have to say? Click here to find out.

Dr. David Hayes answers health questions about your horses. See his latest correspondence with Lisa from Virginia on adjustments and diet.

Currently recommended resource links to associations and publications in the equine world.  

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