Wednesday, August 25, 2010


Wildlife behaviorist, Mark Peterson, has spent more than 20 years tracking and studying wildlife in the wilderness of North America. He has led and guided expeditions of film crews, and wildlife researchers into remote areas on horseback for study and filming.
A highly motivated and gentle trainer, Peterson also teaches clinics in horsemanship. He has a unique understanding of animal behaviors, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of animal body language, giving him insight to create a kind of language that has transformed even high spirited horses into a calmer, happier animal.
With the help of his horse, Dusty, Peterson’s "Breaking the Language Barrier” clinic employs ground breaking techniques that create a desire in the horse to truly listen for its next verbal cue, keeping the horse more in tune with the rider.
The program provides better communication between human and horse. This, in itself, helps to develop a special bond between horse and rider that is stronger than anything imagined before.
Tapping into a whole new realm of communication, Peterson’s program focuses on two vital areas, "The Complete Trail Riding Clinic" and a softer, gentler communication for horse and rider." Breaking the Language Barrier."
To see the results of this amazing new training concept, watch the videos at www.markanddusty.com
Both of these exiting new DVD's will be released at the IEF during the World Equestrian Games where Mark and Dusty will be speaking and Performing twice a day for the entire 16 days of this event.

Friday, July 16, 2010



One of the trail camera pics from northern Mn retrieved on horseback. THAT was an Adventure!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Adventure Clinic in Mn Aug 6th - 8th



This Clinic will be held in Zumbro Falls Mn, just south of the cities.

Mark & Dusty
present

The Adventure Clinic
Breaking the Language Barrier
&
The Complete Trail Riding Clinic

2 Clinics in 1 – $300.00 per horse/rider
Includes 3 days of instruction
Meals and Camping Fees Not Included


Aug 6th - 8th, 2010
Check-In 9am Friday / Concludes 4pm Sunday
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground-West

Space is limited to 10 horses/riders. Reservations are secured with a 50% deposit, balance due at clinic check-in. Front shoes or boots recommended for horses. Meals, snacks, paper plates, drinking cups, plastic ware, camping gear, insect repellant, etc. are responsibility of each participant. Please bring feed and hay for your horses, it will not be provided. Be sure to provide buckets for water. Proper Horse Camping will be taught through out the Clinic.

To make your reservation please contact Mark Peterson at:
651-238-2017 or mark@dustypromotions.com

A recent clinic participant stated:
“This is the most I’ve ever learned while having
SO MUCH FUN.”

Through the years Mark has learned which specific skills people and horses need to know to safely traverse any kind of terrain that may "accidentally" come your way on the trail. In this three day course you will learn a number of very simple skills for you and your horse to keep you safe in any situation you may encounter on the trail.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Adventure Clinic to be held in Ar July 23-25th


This Clinic will be held in the hills of the Buffalo River back country! Incredible riding and wildlife photo opportunities!

Mark & Dusty
present

The Adventure Clinic
Breaking the Language Barrier
&
The Complete Trail Riding Clinic

2 Clinics in 1 – $400.00 per horse/rider
Includes 3 days of instruction
Meals and Camping Fees Not Included


July 23-25, 2010
Check-In 9am Friday / Concludes 4pm Sunday
Steele Creek Horse Camp @ Buffalo River National Park, Ponca, AR

Space is limited to 10 horses/riders. Reservations are secured with a 50% deposit, balance due at clinic check-in. Proof of negative coggins required. Front shoes or boots recommended for horses. Meals, snacks, paper plates, drinking cups, plastic ware, camping gear, insect repellant, etc. are responsibility of each participant. Please bring feed and hay for your horses, it will not be provided. Be sure to provide buckets for water. Proper Horse Camping will be taught through out the Clinic.

To make your reservation please contact Mark Peterson at:
651-238-2017 or mark@dustypromotions.com

A recent clinic participant stated:
“This is the most I’ve ever learned while having
SO MUCH FUN.”

Through the years Mark has learned which specific skills people and horses need to know to safely traverse any kind of terrain that may "accidentally" come your way on the trail. In this three day course you will learn a number of very simple skills for you and your horse to keep you safe in any situation you may encounter on the trail.

Monday, June 14, 2010


The Complete Trail Riding Show was a HUGE success! This will by far be the funniest educational Clinic video EVER! It was said by all, "It's the most we've ever learned, while laughing SO hard!" It will be ready for the International Horse Festival in Sept.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Getting Ready for Upcoming Film Shoot

Mark and Dusty have been enjoying a few days of rest following the Minnesota Horse Expo held in St. Paul. The expo was held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds April 23 - 25 with over 300 horses on the grounds.

This spring Mark and Dusty continue to be busy in preparation for the filming of two DVDs which will be sold at the International Equestrian Festival at the World Equestrian Games this fall. The Games will be held in Lexington, KY. The two DVDs will be entitled "Breaking the Language Barrier" and "Complete Trail Riding". The first DVD consists of Mark's unique training method which has baffled many equine clinicians and animal behaviorists for years. Mark talks to Dusty, and Dusty seems to understand. If you need to see it to believe it, just drop us a line and we'll let you know where Mark and Dusty will be appearing next nearest you!

Six riders will be joining Mark and Dusty in the beautiful forests of Northern Minnesota later this month for the filming of "Complete Trail Riding". The riders will be traveling from Arkansas and Chicago, trailering their own horses in. The group are looking forward to the scenic ride which will span a period of 5 days. During the excursion, riders will partake of Mark's life experience as an outdoorsman, tracker and wildlife behaviorist. Three of the riders have participated in previous instruction with Mark, while the others will be experiencing this great opportunity for the first time.

Not only will this be an opportunity for a great ride and a learning experience for the group, participants will also be filmed for the DVD, a television show, and participate in photography sessions for an upcoming book that will also be made available at the International Equestrian Festival this fall.

It's a busy spring, but we are all looking forward to meeting new friends, riding in new places, and the many great things to come in 2010!

Links:
Minnesota Horse Expo

International Equestrian Festival

World Equestrian Games

Photo: A group of riders meet in S. Dakota last summer for Mark's 'Adventure Clinic'.


Tuesday, April 6, 2010


That's it! The TV show is set. WE HAVE OUR RIDERS!!!'The Complete Trail Riding' video/TV show will now be shot and filmed in Northern Minnesota.