Van Hargis

2001....we decide we upon a new direction...it includes Ride The West Horse & Ranch Expo and we need some talent! So began a 10 year friendship with a true horseman's gentleman, Van Hargis. I picked his photo out of a line up and remarked how much his signature resembled the Country Stars signatures that I had been gathering for years in my radio job! I called him, and as soon as we spoke, we became friends. Oh his bio was good...tremendous background in the showring and rodeo, specialized in colt starting and ranch horse versatility. But it was Van's personable and caring demeaner that really sold us on him. The people loved him! And he was so good to my parents, my family and our friends and volunteers. Van has been with us several times, but it's been a few years since he was back in the PNW. In fact Van called us, after hearing about my Mom's Passing, and offered his services to start a Scholarship Fund in her name. Needless to say, we were touched and honored. This scholarship will be given to a graduating senior pursuing a career in the Ag Field. We hope this becomes an annual event. You can also purchase tickets on Van's Signature Court's Saddle and those proceeds will go to the fund as well. Van is passionate about communication as well as horsemanship, and his versatility as a speaker enables him to deliver an exciting, educational, and motivational program to audiences regardless of venue or topic. With relaxed humor, Van teaches practical horsemanship skills that audience members can take home and put to immediate use, using his interactions with the horse to emphasize the most fundamental lesson: the need for a solid foundation in horse training and in everyday life. From colt-starting clinics to ranch roping demonstrations, from lessons on fear, trust, and confidence to seminars on ranch horse versatility, Van tailors his presentations to the audience's needs and communicates his practical methods and messages in a way that lets each participant leave the event entertained, educated, and inspired. www.vanhargis.com