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0:37 - Intro

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Partial Transcript: We always start by asking everyone to share for the record, your full name, your birthplace, your occupation, and your current position or involvement with our Mountain Horses?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about growing up in Elliott County, KY and how she is a nurse. Cindy speaks about how at first her involvement with horses was very little because she was not around many horses when she was young. Cindy mentions that she got her first horse when she was an adult. Cindy speaks about how she was not really allowed to hang out in a horse barn because it was not the cultural thing to do at that time. Cindy mentions that it was always a goal of hers to have a horse and now she has seven. Cindy speaks about how she enjoys to trail ride and show her horses. Cindy mentions that she has registered some of her mares as appendix mares under KMSHA. Cindy speaks about how she enjoys finding mountain horses that aren't registered and register them. Cindy talks about some of the times that she has rescued horses and registered them. Cindy speaks about a red chocolate roan she found and had registered because of its unique, rare coat pattern. Cindy then speaks about a palomino she bought in Morgan County that didn't have a pedigree that wouldn't have been registered if it was not for her. Cindy also mentions that she found two mares, a black and smoky black that she had bred.

Keywords: Appendix Mares; Elliott County KY; gaited horses; horse breeding; horse shows; Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association; Mountain Horses; Palominos; Spotted Mountain Horse Association; trail riding

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7:56 - Perfect Little Mountain Horse

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Partial Transcript: When you say a perfect little mountain horse what does that mean to you?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about a perfect little mountain horse and what that means to her. Cindy mentions that the temperament and willingness of mountain horses are perfect. Cindy speaks about how smooth the gait is compared to any other breed. Cindy also mentions that some of her friends have Tennessee Walking Horses and they have to do a lot more to their horses after riding them than you do with mountain horses. Cindy speaks about how mountain horses are hardy because they were used as a way to make a living a long time ago. Cindy mentions that good conformation is another characteristic that makes the mountain horse. Cindy speaks about how some of the horses she finds in the mountains will be sturdier and hardier horses than horses you find at a farm. Cindy then speaks about how she believes your horse should have a natural gait. Cindy mentions that she does not agree with all the unnatural things some people will do to make their horses have different gaits. Cindy speaks about how she has some horses that have trail and country trail gaits. Cindy then speaks about what she believes makes mountain horses good trail riders. Cindy talks about how they are not prone to injury, they are sturdy, hardy, and have much endurance. Cindy mentions that they are willing to please and trust her and that makes a good trail horse.

Keywords: breed characteristics; gaited horses; horse conformation; horse temperament; trail riding

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15:20 - First Memories

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Partial Transcript: Can you share a little bit of those first memories about your first horses?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about some of her first memories she had with horses. Cindy speaks about how she was not a very accomplished rider in the beginning. Cindy mentions that she rode very little as a child but was brave and would jump on anything. Cindy speaks about how once she was older and finally rode a horse for the first time, the littlest things scared her. Cindy speaks about how at first she was a timid rider, but as time went on and she rode more, she became much more comfortable with it. Cindy mentions that she bought the book Horses for Dummies to learn how to tie a saddle. Cindy then speaks about her husband being a good rider and how his dad showed horses at show circuits. Cindy mentions that her husband and the horses have been good to her for her not knowing anything about what to do. Cindy speaks about her two passions which are music and horses. Cindy mentions that once she finally got horses, she felt like her dreams were fulfilled and didn't need to do anything else to make her happy. Cindy then speaks about how she regrets selling her first horse. Cindy talks about how she found her first horse from a horse trader and that she was the fastest horse she has ever had.

Keywords: horse show circuit; horse trading; Mountain Horses; Tennessee Walking Horses

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21:44 - Breaking Horses

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Partial Transcript: How do you start your horses?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how she breaks her horses. Cindy mentions that she has had ten or twelve babies on her farm. Cindy speaks about how she imprints most of the babies within the first hour after they are born. She does this by putting her hands on the baby’s body and getting them used to various sounds such as noises of clippers and things banging around. Cindy speaks about how they have a puppy mentality that you have to avoid letting them fall into. Cindy mentions that you have to teach them boundaries so they know they cannot lay in your lap. Cindy speaks about how once they are a little older, she puts saddles on them but doesn't ride them and puts bits in their mouths. Cindy mentions that she gets them ready for all the groundwork before she rides them and rides them when they are three.

Keywords: horse care; horse training; Mountain Horses

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26:47 - Gaited Horses

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Partial Transcript: Any other stories or thoughts you want to share on your first memories and experiences, or other great memories that you've had with these Mountain Horses, or people that you've come across?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about some of the horses she encountered as a child and how they were called old workhorses, but they were gaited. Cindy mentions that it was a red sabino and he would let her ride the horse up and down the driveway. Cindy speaks about how back then it was a necessity to have a horse for things, and the gait did not really matter. Cindy then speaks about how her parents would talk a lot about them riding horses. Cindy talks about how her parents loved horses as much as her and would always tell stories. Cindy tells a story that her mother would always tell her about her mom and her sister. Cindy then tells another story about her mom and a friend going riding and how the friend took her mom's horse and while riding, accidentally broke its leg. Cindy mentions that it was a lesson for her realizing it was not on purpose. Cindy also speaks about how she remembers the mail carrier would ride a mule to deliver mail all day. Cindy then speaks about how she enjoys going to horse shows and feels so happy to be at the shows. Cindy mentions how many people get upset about the judging, but she is just happy to be there.

Keywords: gaited horses; horse shows; Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses; Mountain Horses

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37:10 - Horse Show Circuit

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Partial Transcript: Could you share your philosophy on our show circuit and your thoughts?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how it does not always go your way. Cindy mentions how you're paying someone for their opinion. Cindy speaks about how she places sometimes, and other times she does not, but her mood is always the same in the end. Cindy talks about how she goes to the horse shows for the people and the other horses. Cindy mentions that she does try her best, but she just doesn't get upset if she loses. Cindy speaks about how she has learned a lot from hanging out with other horse people like her trainers and the people attending the horse shows. Cindy then speaks about how she has recently tried to learn more about how she should be and what she should do on the horse at the shows. Cindy mentions that her love for all that has to do with horses makes her happy.

Keywords: horse show circuit; horse shows; horse training

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40:55 - Appalachia Connection

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Partial Transcript: When did you realize that you were part of Appalachia or what does being part of Appalachia mean to you?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how she has kind of always known she was part of Appalachia because she grew up in a poor area. Cindy talks about really realizing it in fourth grade when they learned about Kentucky's history. Cindy mentions that growing up where she did has made her have respect for Appalachia. Cindy speaks about how she loves it where she is and wouldn't ever want to leave. Cindy mentions that her and her husband both love the Appalachia area and don't plan on ever leaving. Cindy then speaks about when she realized what a mountain horse was. Cindy mentions that it was in the past few years that she realized the difference. Cindy speaks about how many people did not think they needed papers for their horses, so many horses were left out of the registries. Cindy mentions that she has people say to her that mountain horses are hard to find. She also mentions how she did not realize how lucky she is to live in an area where mountain horses are so prominent. Cindy spoke about that is when she realized they needed to register their horses and start preserving the breed. Cindy then speaks about some of the registered horses she has on her farm. Cindy mentions having horses that come from "Remington East" and a granddaughter of "Choco Doc," "Stardust," and "Steely Dan." Cindy speaks about how she does not breed every year because she always wants to keep them.

Keywords: Appalachia; horse certifications and registries; Mountain Horses

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49:57 - Mountain Horse Economy

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Partial Transcript: What do you think the market is like now for Mountain Horses?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy discusses her thoughts on the mountain horse market. Cindy speaks about how Kentucky mountain horses are desired all over the county. Cindy mentions that if you have a good horse, it will always sell. Cindy speaks about how around Appalachia, there are so many mountain horses that people typically do not pay as much for them due to their prominence in the area. Cindy mentions that the out of state demand is excellent though. Cindy speaks about how Kentucky is the horse capital of the world and not just to thoroughbreds. Cindy speaks about how not as many people know about the Mountain Saddle Horses, but once people discover them, they fall in love. Cindy speaks about preserving the mountain horses and what the associations need to do to preserve them. Cindy mentions that the associations advertise a lot on Facebook and that is a good tool to use. Cindy speaks about how the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association is making a brochure to distribute copies. Cindy then speaks about how beneficial a little museum at the Kentucky Horse Park would be for promoting the mountain horses and educating people on them. Cindy mentions something else that could promote the breed would be showing the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse documentary at the Kentucky Horse Park where they show the race horse documentary. Cindy also speaks about what would be beneficial to include in the Mountain Saddle Horse documentary to promote the Mountain Saddle Horses. Cindy mentions that she knows the documentary will be including Ray Smith and Vernon Stamper and they are both great. Cindy then speaks about a documentary the Rocky Mountain Horse Association did with the Rockies that included Wendell Johnson.

Keywords: gaited horses; horse breeding; Kentucky Horse Park; Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association; Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses; Ray Smith; Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horses; trail riding; Vernon Stamper; Wendell Johnson

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59:05 - Horse Culture

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Partial Transcript: Can you speak a little bit about when you realized the importance of these Mountain Horses to your community or your family?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about the importance of the mountain horses to the community and her family. Cindy talks about how horses were a necessity for her grandparents. Cindy mentions that they needed horses to make a living and to get around town. Cindy then speaks about how the mountain horse culture has changed over time. Cindy mentions that Dr. Mcspirit being out doing these interviews about the mountain horses is a change that she would not have seen years ago. Cindy then speaks about how her grandmother, who was a teacher, rode mountain horses to the school she taught at. Cindy mentions that even during the winter they rode horses to school. Cindy tells a story about her grandmother’s sister who rode her horse through a little creek while the water was up. She ended up getting wet and dying from pneumonia, but the horse turned out to be fine. Cindy speaks about how horses were such a necessity back then. Cindy mentions how the doctors all rode horses to make their house calls.

Keywords: horse culture; horse versatility; Mountain Horses

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62:58 - Temperament

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Partial Transcript: We have heard that often times that this notion that our Mountain Horses are even-tempered may be a little bit misleading.

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how she agrees that the even-tempered nature of the Rocky Mountain Horse is misleading. Cindy mentions that she does not agree with people who promote the Rocky Mountain Horse as having a puppy dog temperament. Cindy speaks about how they would not purposely hurt you, but it could happen easier when the horses are being promoted as having a puppy dog temperament. Cindy mentions that she has horses that want to lay in her lap and she has to stop them from doing that because if they do get spooked, they could seriously hurt you. Cindy then speaks about how she agrees with that you learn the most from difficult horses. Cindy mentions that she has always learned the most from the horses that keep her on her toes. Cindy speaks about how she has not had an extremely difficult horse, but she has had many that she has had to work through issues with.

Keywords: breed characteristics; horse temperament; Rocky Mountain Horses

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65:59 - Horse Connection

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

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how her connection with horses has evolved over the years. Cindy mentions that her feelings about horses have not changed she still loves them as much as she did in the beginning. Cindy speaks about how she has learned more about them, and how that has helped her grow a stronger connection with horses.

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66:35 - Coat Color

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Partial Transcript: They say that some people think that the Rocky Mountain Horse is just a color, what are your thoughts on that?

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about how she does not agree that the Rocky Mountain Horse is just a color. Cindy talks about how there are all kinds of Rocky Mountain Horse coat colors. Cindy mentions that the Kentucky Horse Park drill team had Rocky Mountain Horses but had all chocolates. Cindy speaks about how people associate the chocolate color with the Rocky Mountain Horse breed, and that is probably why some people stick with the chocolates.

Keywords: breed characteristics; Rocky Mountain Horses

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67:58 - Future

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

Segment Synopsis: Cindy speaks about where she sees the future of the Rocky Mountain Horse breed leading. Cindy mentions that she hopes the Rocky Mountain Horse breed keeps getting bigger and bigger. Cindy speaks about how with the association promoting the breed and Dr. Mcspirit doing these interviews, it will be beneficial for the future of the mountain horses.

Keywords: Rocky Mountain Horse Association; Rocky Mountain Horses

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