Interview with Jonathon Fore

Partial Transcript: Can you start with telling me a little bit about yourself; your full name, birthplace, occupation, current position, and involvement with horses.

Segment Synopsis: Fore speaks about where he is from and how he came to own, show, and judge Rocky Mountain Horses. Fore's mom gave him a Rocky Mountain colt when he was three-years-old which he named Black Beauty. Fore also discusses his breeding program and the bond he has had with his horses.

Keywords: "Black Beauty"; "Judy"; "Magnum"; "Skywalker"; horse show judging; horse training; Irvine, KY; Rocky Mountain Horses; showing horses; Tennessee Walkers

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Partial Transcript: Can you tell me when you first realized that you were part of Appalachia?

Segment Synopsis: Jonathon Fore talks about how during middle school, he realized it was nice to be apart of something special that took place right in his hometown. He then discusses in detail how each horse was used for different reasons and their attitudes can vary. Fore also touches on the idea that horses bring people together.

Keywords: Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: What got you into deciding to do showing?

Segment Synopsis: Jonathon Fore speaks about how he went to a couple of horse shows and decided he could also do them. He also talks about the constant work that is required to train them for showing. Fore then talks about how his horse named Sky was high-strung and spoiled. He mentions that Sky has human-like traits from getting so much attention as a baby. He then goes on to talk about how working with Sky made him buy more Rocky Mountain Horses.

Keywords: Clay City, KY; Echo Valley Stables; horse shows; horse temperament; horse training; Rocky Mountain Horses; showing horses

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Partial Transcript: Do you think that the horse culture has changed in your lifetime?

Segment Synopsis: Jonathon speaks about how big the Rocky Mountain Horse name is becoming. He also mentions that many people have Rocky Mountain Horses today. Jonathon then goes on to speak about how these horses bring people together.

Keywords: Horse-Human Relationship; Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: Can you tell me about the first time you heard about the Rocky Mountain Horse Association?

Segment Synopsis: Fore speaks about how he used to be a member of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association when he was showing horses from 2006-2012, but he is no longer a member.

Keywords: Georgetown, KY; Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horses; showing horses

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Partial Transcript: Some people say that Rocky Mountain Horse is just a color? What are your thoughts about that?

Segment Synopsis: Fore discusses how Rocky Mountain Horses are known for their chocolate color with a flaxen mane and tail but in his opinion, they do not have to be that color in order to be a Rocky. He also speaks about how Rocky Mountain Horses are incredibly mellow, though they are still animals and can act up from time to time.

Keywords: breed characteristics; horse temperament; Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: Are there any stories about the past or present or people in the industry that you rode with that you'd like to mention?

Segment Synopsis: Fore speaks about Franklin Johnson and the people he trained with in Clay City, KY.

Keywords: Clay City, KY; Franklin Johnson; horse training; Rocky Mountain Horses; showing horses

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Partial Transcript: What about the future of the mountain horse in general?

Segment Synopsis: Jonathon speaks about hoping that more people will see what he sees in horses and that it spreads. Jonathon then talks about how he does not see the breed going anywhere due to the fact that they do not get promoted adequately.

Keywords: Rocky Mountain Horses

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