On the Cover
by Jen Wenzel
Ride Host Spotlight
ACTHA Ride Host Kenny Harlow hosts his rides at his beautiful Cedar Run Ranch in the rolling hills of Cumberland, Virginia. The ranch is also the base for his “Training With Trust” clinics, apprenticeships, certification, teen week, and “LOL” (Learning for Older Ladies) programs which occur throughout the year. When asked why he became involved in ACTHA he said, “It’s a great venue to spend time with your horse while continuing to learn horsemanship skills.”
Harlow has been a nationally acclaimed horse trainer for more than 20 years, in part thanks to John Lyons. Many years ago Kenny attended a 3 day clinic of John’s and states “he had a profound influence on me, I learned more in those few days than I had in my lifetime. So with an old truck, a gooseneck trailer and 2 unbrokes I headed west to become a graduate of the very first John Lyons Certification Program.” While Harlow has worked with Richard Shrake, Bill McGuinness, Kathy McWilliams, Josh Lyons, Jose Mendez, Julio Mendoza, Tommie and Chantal Turvey to name a few he is quick to point out that he also has learned from the back yard trail rider.
An introduction to Kenny Harlow wouldn’t be complete without introducing the horse that changed his life. One of the unbrokes Harlow took with him was a small blue roan paint with blue eyes, that Harlow appropriately named Blue.
Clinician & Host: A Perfect Fit
ACTHA Monthly | January 2015 | 6