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| FAQ | Tell me more about your guides… Scott Montgomery
Since he was a small boy he has always been around horses and mules. As he got older he learned more about horses and mules and his interest in them helped him to choose a career in horseshoeing. After graduation from high school he enrolled in the Professional Horseshoeing School at Montana State University. He spent four months learning how to shoe horses and mules in an intensive and innovative setting. After horseshoeing school he started out on his own in the Kittitas Valley, establishing a large client base. Striving to continuously improve in his chosen profession Scott spent two summers with Lyle Bergeleen, one of the most cutting edge horseshoers in the nation. After completing two summers of horseshoeing with Bergeleen he applied his new knowledge to helping horses and mules with special needs. During these years Scott actively recreated in the National Forests with his own horses and mules. Years of personal recreation allowed Scott to hone the packing skills initially taught by his dad. By trial and error, Scott perfected his skills at packing effectively and safely and learned how to take care of his stock consistent with approved methods of packing. His experience with horses also led to a short stint in a major motion picture starring Kevin Costner in which he rode for over six months. As his skills have grown over the years Scott’s interest in packing has continued to increase, becoming a desire to establish a career working with horses and mules and experiencing outdoor adventure. Scott has tailored his skills to the expertise level required of a professional packer and as owner of Three Peaks Outfitters has the perfect opportunity to live his dream. Scott is excited to have the opportunity to work in a career to which he has devoted much of his life. Certificates: Membership/Affiliations:
In Michele’s high school years she acquired a part time job driving horse drawn wagons and carriages. She took this skill to Portland when she moved and found a niche working with horses driving carriages throughout downtown Portland. Michele’s interest in the outdoors drove her decision to earn her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies at Evergreen State College in Washington State. Following college Michele worked outdoors at a number of different jobs. Michele’s combined interest in horses and the outdoors led her back to the outfitting and guide business. She spent one fall working at guest ranch in Pinedale, Wyoming performing day rides, packing, and horse care among other duties. Moving back to Washington she joined up with High Country Outfitters. For five years Michele was responsible for pack trips, day rides, camp cooking, client safety and horse care. Michele’s packing experience and
ability allows her to compete in the annual packing contest at
the
Washington Outfitters and Guides annual Rendezvous. The last time
she competed she took fourth place against many of the top packers
in the Northwest. Owning Three Peaks Outfitters is
a dream come true for Michele, bringing her
love for horses and the outdoors together in a career she can put
her heart into. Certificates: Membership/Affiliations:
During his high school years Ron was employed by the Sunny M Dude Ranch in Winthrop. His duties included taking clientele on day rides and hooking up the teams and wagons and taking clients for hay rides. Ron was also responsible for horse and stable care. While living in Winthrop Ron also worked for the U.S. Forest Service. It was during this time he assisted the head wrangler in the shoeing and care of the 40 U.S. Government horses based in Winthrop. Ron is an all-around horseman, rancher and avid outdoorsman. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the horse and ranch world. He is also knowledgeable about the wilderness areas and timberlands in the State of Washington, including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the Pasayten Wilderness and Glacier Peak Wilderness. The history of his involvement with horses is extensive. In addition to growing up on the back of a horse, Ron purchased a horse ranch in 1969. Ron raised thoroughbreds for 18 years. During these 18 years he operated a breeding program, foaling and raising as many as 18 babies a year. Ron also broke young colts and professionally trained horses owned by others. The training regiment included the daily galloping and race preparation of these horses. During this time he also worked at the Circle M Ranch in Monroe, Washington. The Circle M was a thoroughbred training facility where Ron broke and trained the 2-year old crops, galloped and trained older horses, handled the breeding program and maintained the stable area. Ron was also the owner of several horses to race in his colors and was the breeder of many horses that were successful in their racing careers, winning both grade and stakes races. In addition, Ron was the packer for the Wild Cat Mining Company – packing in supplies on horses and mules to the mining company operations located in the Stafford Creek area of the Teanaway valley. In 1989 the operation of the ranch changed from thoroughbreds to quarterhorses. The family ranch on Masterson Road boasts ownership of high quality quarterhorse geldings, mules, and stallions. Horse boarding services are also provided for many clients. Ron has a history of buying and selling high quality horses. He is consulted by those wishing to find the perfect horse and often accompanies clients to horse sales in the pursuit of the perfect animal. Membership/Affiliations:
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