CHANGING LIVES,
ONE RIDER AT A TIME
I bought a Sharon Camarillo all-around saddle about 22 years ago. I still have it and love it! After all these years, it's still in awesome shape! I have roped and run barrels with this saddle. It fits my horse really well! I have also got to say that it is really cool looking.
Sharon replies: Thanks for your wonderful comments on the #38 Court's Saddle!
The #38 tree is a semi-quarter horse bar and truly remains one of my favorite trees. It fits a great majority of the horses I use it on. I would suggest since you love it to hang onto it as the #38 tree is no longer available and ironically remains in great demand. If you want to add to your Court's collection I would suggest a #63 tree, which is the tree I have been using for the past several years. Though it is a full quarter horse bar, I find it fits a number of horses. I have been with Court's Saddlery as a designer and endorsee for 35 years and I am satisfied they remain one of the leading saddle manufacturers in the country. If you choose to order a new Sharon saddle and I can be of help, please let me know. I would refer you to Blaine McIntire, one of Court's long time sales reps. He is credible and knows what he is talking about. Warmest regards and Happy New Year.
–Patty Raine, Greenfield, California
Sharon, you are a Great American Horsewoman!
–Jack, Facebook
I just wanted you to know how much your techniques have helped me this season. I was an inexperienced rider in my mid 40's, and decided to try barrel racing at 50. The learning curve has been interesting to say the least! Bringing my run times from the 30 second category last year to under 19 seconds consistently this year has been a blast! The horsemanship skills you teach, combined with your attention to the mental game for focus and attitude, bring the package together. Terri Wilson won the 3D, Margaret had a beautiful run, and I was right behind them, surprising myself with my personal best time of 18.8. All three of us were good advertising for your Black Hawk College Clinics during the NBHA show in Indiana! We would have made you and Donna proud. Thanks again!
–Linda Muegge
I know you don't know me, but I just want to say that you have made such a huge impact on my life. I learned how to Barrel Race way back when your first Western Horseman book came out and have studied and learned from you since. I have never been to one of your clinics, not because I didn't want to, but due to family and financial issues. I still watch, refresh and learn new things each time I pull out one of your books or videos. You are a inspiring role model. Due to family and such, I don't get to run much anymore (and I got older and with age comes weight), but I still train horses and help others. One of my horses went on to win the APHC world in prarie stump race (barrels) and another went on to win SD Little Britches State in Goats and Barrels. I first started barrel racing and learning from you when I was 20 and I am now 40. I have had other influences and advice from fellow barrel racers that I trust and admire, but you really taught me the basics of what I learned. God Bless.
–Melissa Henrich
I feel so blessed to have met you and for the opportunity to learn from you. There are so many traits you possess, from your excellent horsemanship to your kind, loving manner of teaching that inspires me to give 100% at whatever I am doing. Sharon, thank you for giving so much to our industry.
–Andrea Otley, Adel, Oregon