Christy Wood-Owner & Resident Trainer
OCCUPATION:
- Owner/ operator of Wood ‘N Horse Training Stable
- Professional show judge- 1981 to current
- Professional horse trainer- 1980 to current
- Successful feed store owner- 1982 to 2004
- Author of horse books- 2009 to present
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Professional trainer of State, National, and Supreme+ Champions
- 1989, 1995, 2002, 2004, & 2006 honored by Calf. State Appaloosa
Horse Association as Top Trainer of Performance, Youth, & Non-Pros - Served on the Board of Directors for both regional and state horse clubs
- Former member of the Judges Advisory Committee for the Pinto
Horse Association - Top Trainer of the Year honored by the Calif. State Appaloosa Horse Association for 2008
- 2013 Bronze Medallion Award for her 10 consecutive year participation with her horse “Dollar” in the historic Chief Joseph Trail Ride
PUBLICATIONS:
- Horse & Rider – Cattle Training for any Horse – October 2018
- Horse & Rider – Taming Tough Trails – August 2015
- Horse & Rider – On a Celebrated Trail – November 2014
- Horse & Rider – Parade Proof Your Horse – May 2014
- Horse and Rider – Dude, the horse you would love to own – March 2014
- Trail Rider Magazine – Explore the Sierras – April 2012
- Horse & Rider – Mount from the Ground – May 2012
- Appaloosa Journal – Which Bit’s Best – November 2009
- Miniature Horse World – Rate Your Drive – September 2009
- Horse & Rider – Small Horse, Big Heart – April 2008
- Horse & Rider – 20 Ride Better Tips – Nov 2007
- Horse & Rider – In-Sync Showmanship – Oct. 2007
- Horse & Rider – Lineup Strategies – Nov./Dec. 2006
- Country Magazine – I’m Not a Lone Ranger – July 2006
- Horse & Rider – Ride the Perfect Pattern – Feb. 2005
- Western Horseman – Go With the Flow – April 2004
- Appaloosa Journal – Saddle Seat Style – Nov. 2004
- Western Horseman – New Roles for Racehorses – Dec. 2004
- Horse & Rider – Mind Reading – Aug. 2003
- Horse & Rider – Win the Mind Game – Feb. 2001
- Paint Horse Journal – Master Those Darn Lope-Overs – Sept. 2000
- Appaloosa Journal – Re-training the X- Racehorse – March 1998
- Miniature Horse World – Who’s Judging You – June 1998
- Paint Horse Journal – To Rein or Not to Rein – Aug. 1998
- Horse & Rider – How to Become a Judge – Aug. 1998
- Horse & Rider – Walk-Trot Western Equitation – Oct. 1998
- Horse & Rider – Race Horse Rehab – March 1997
- Appaloosa Journal – Control Equals Confidence – Feb.1997
- Calif. Horse Review – No Wooden Nickels – March 1994
JUDGING CREDENTIALS:
- 1981 first judging credential with the Appaloosa Horse Club
- 1984 the Pinto Horse Association
- 1985 American Miniature Horse Association
- 1989 Equestrian Trails Incorporated
- 1990 Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada
- 1994 American Paint Horse Association
- 2006 California State Horseman’s Association
- 2008 American Mule Association
JUDGING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Judged the U.S. Appaloosa Nationals (2 times)
- Equestrian Trails Inc. National Convention (4 times)
- American Miniature Horse Assoc. World Show (3 times)
- Pinto World Show
- Canadian Appaloosa Nationals (2 times)
- The National Western Stockshow
- The Australian Paint Horse Nationals
- Australian Appaloosa Nationals
- Australian Miniature Horse Nationals
- New Zealand Appaloosa Nationals (2 times)
- New Zealand Miniature Horse Nationals (2 times)
- European Appaloosa Championships-Germany
- French Appaloosa & Paint Horse Nationals
- Travagliatocavalli Appaloosa & Paint Horse Expo-Italy
- Miniature Horse Club of Great Britain National Spring Show
Christy Wood is also available for those needing an expert legal witness in the equine area.