Horse Mavericks

When Lanny West was a toddler, he used to fall asleep on horseback.  Not wanting to disturb his son’s sleep, Noel West tied him to the saddle.  The Hidden Horseman is a book about a man who spent a lifetime with horses.  The son of a horse trainer, Lanny West was reared on the common sense of his father and the subtle wisdom of horses. 

As a boy, he trained colts, geldings, mares and stallions.  He taught ponies and horses to do tricks and tamed wild mustangs.  As a young man, he took care of cattle, shod horses and became a professional team roper.  Later, he put on schools to teach people how to rope.  He raised two children, one of whom became an incredible competitor and horsewoman.

Today, he is hidden away in the foothills of the Sierras enjoying the sunset years of his life, training horses, shoeing here and there and taking care of cattle.  He offers the lessons he has learned for free.

The Hidden Horseman will be written not only for horse lovers, but also for those who enjoy a good read about the Western United States.  Lanny’s life has been touched by survivors of the Depression, the revolution of the sixties, the rise of team roping associations and the contraction of ranch lands. 

The book is a work-in-progress.  Please watch for updates on the homepage.  The purpose of the website is to find readers who would enjoy The Hidden Horseman and to offer stories which will be helpful to horse owners. 

The goal is to earn a following of over 1000 readers.  The blog is free, but the information is priceless.  Tell your friends about it, leave a comment and feel free to give me your ideas.