Congratulations La Riata Ranch and Kip Fladland: Kip is 1 of 20
professionals selected to participate in the Tribute to the Legacy of a Legend
Clinic in Fort Worth, TX on Feb 27th-28th. These professionals were all selected
by Carolyn Hunt because of Ray Hunts respect for them and what they were trying
to achieve in todays horse industry. For more information and to find out how to
attend the clinic please visit Ray Hunts site and join us in supporting Kip and all the
other horsemen that will be there. www.rayhunt.com

Congratulations Bandelaro Inc. and La Riata Ranch on the success of Bijoux and
Missy in the FEI 6yr old class. They were reserve champions at the WBFSH Selection trials in
Chicago and are working toward qualifying for the US Nationals back at Chicago in August.
They have also been featured on www.dressagedaily.com as well as listed on Hilltop Farms
site www.hilltopfarminc.com under the Hilltop news section. Check out these sites for the story.
Bijoux and Missy were selected for US National. Only the top 15 6yr olds in the country are
selected for this competition. Bijoux is also currently ranked 10th in the nation through USDF
FEI 6yr olds all breeds.
Congratulations Kip: Kip was interviewed along with several other professionals
who had mentored with a Master in their current trade. In addition the editor in chief, a
friend of Kips, also wrote an editorial on Kip. For all the details get the 08' November
Issue of the Western Horseman Magazine.
Master of Communication dies:
Ray passed away March 12, 2009 in Denton, Texas after a long and courageous
battle with COPD. Ray is survived by his wife Carolyn and daughters Geri Van
Norman of Tuscarora Nevada, Kathy Hunt of Salinas California, Elaine Black of
Homedale Idaho and Julie Ristau of Kodiak Alaska, his sons Joel Hunt of Bruneau
Idaho and Preston Lord of Mountain Home Idaho, his sisters, Esther Fisher of
Mountain Home, Idaho, Doris Alzola of Boise, Idaho, Karma LeMaster of Oregon and
eighteen grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by
his parents, two brothers, two sisters, 1 grandson and 1 great grandson.
News & Updates
La Riata Ranch hosted a Debbie McDonald Clinic at Brandywine Farm in
Hamel MN. March 5th-6th. We had a great turn out of riders and auditors and
supporters. We are looking forward to working with Debbie again in 2012.
Thank you all.
Congratulations to Lynette and her purchase of Leo. Leo will be joining the 2012
team of show horses with Missy. We are so excited for Lynette and for the 2012
season!!
Congratulations to Janet and La Riata Ranch on the successful embryo
transfer to our recip mare. We anxiously await what we are sure will be a
fabulous foal for 2012.
EMC Bijoux X Wolkentanz II
Wolkentanz II
Missy with 2 of the judges at US Young Horse and Developing Young Horse
National Championships.
2011 Year End Awards for Students of LRR
- Connie Avis & Nys IADCTA Training Level Champion
70%
- Terry Hey & Kai. USDF All Breeds Champion Training
Level Champion First Place
- Debbie Walkinshaw USEF All Breeds Training Level
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