Interview with Lyngle Lawson

Partial Transcript: Can you start by telling me a bit about yourself?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks about her experiences growing up with horses. She also speaks of Stoner Ridge Farm.

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Partial Transcript: Can you tell me a little bit more about Stoner Ridge Farm?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks of Stoner Ridge Farm, which was started by her and her husband twenty-five years ago. The farm is used as a training facility for gaited mountain horses. The facility is also used by a youth drill team to practice.

Keywords: 4-H Club; Drill Team; gaited horses; horse breeding; horse shows; horse training; horse versatility; natural horsemanship training; Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horses; Stoner Ridge Farms

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Partial Transcript: Can you share with us your first memories with horses?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson shares memories of riding horses and mules with her grandfather. Her grandfather used mules to pull a plow in the garden and fields.

Keywords: gaited horses

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Partial Transcript: Do you consider yourself to be a part of Appalachia?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks of visiting her grandparents in Appalachia when she was a child.
She also speaks about the importance of the Rocky Mountain Horse to her family and her community. She then mentions that they had a mare, Lawson’s Pepper, certified as a breed mare with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association. Lawson’s Pepper was the beginning of Stoner Ridge Farm.

Keywords: Appalachia; Appaloosa; Drill Team; Equine Affaire; gaited horses; Grade Mare; horse certifications and registries; horse versatility; Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: In what ways has the Mountain Horse culture changed during your lifetime?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson mentions that Rocky Mountain Horses have become more athletic over time. She speaks about how versatile the Rocky Mountain Horse is. She also speaks about the competitive side of owning a Rocky Mountain Horse.

Keywords: gaited horses; horse culture; horse shows; horse versatility; Rocky Mountain Horses; trail riding

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

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks about how her uncle, Fonzie Graham, originally introduced her to the Rocky Mountain Horse Association. She then goes on to talk about the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.

Keywords: Directors of Examiners; Fonzie Graham; Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horse Association Youth Program; Rocky Mountain Horse Kentucky Breeders Association; Rocky Mountain Horse Trail Mileage Program; Rocky Mountain Horse Versatility Program; Sam Tuttle Award

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Partial Transcript: As you know, some people say that a Rocky Mountain Horse is just a color. What are your thoughts on that?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks about the uniqueness of Rocky Mountain Horses gait and temperament. She speaks of the varying colors of Rocky Mountain Horses. She talks about how to distinguish coat color by pulling a tail hair and sending it out for genetic analysis.

Keywords: breed characteristics; gaited horses; horse temperament; Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: We have heard that the even tempered nature of Rocky Mountain Horses may be a bit misleading. What are your thoughts on that?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson speaks about how the training process of horses is similar but that Rocky Mountain Horses are easier to train. She speaks about how much challenging horses teach you and make you think about how to better communicate with them.

Keywords: breed characteristics; horse temperament; Rocky Mountain Horses

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Partial Transcript: Do you think that your relationship or connection to horses has changed over the years?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson’s connection to horses has deepened over time. She speaks about how teaching people and seeing them learn a new skill is rewarding to her. She talks about H.T. Derickson being a big part of her and her husband gaining knowledge with Rocky Mountain Horses.

Keywords: H.T. Derickson

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Partial Transcript: Where do you see the future of the Rocky Mountain Horse breed leading?

Segment Synopsis: Lawson her concerns with younger people being involved with horses. She speaks about how the European market for Rocky Mountain Horses. She mentions the importance to continue to promote and grow the breed.

Keywords: breed characteristics; horse temperament; Rocky Mountain Horses

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