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by Ron Smith
Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 174
Views: 37865

Merry Christmas

To all the SMH members and followers:

Merry Christmas from the Texas/Mexican Border................
by Ron Smith
Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: They Came to Cordura (the movie).
Replies: 6
Views: 3484

Re: They Came to Cordura (the movie).

I don't think those are 1911s, when you blow the pic up, especially the one with the line prepping for Charge quite a few revolvers are visible. So what were they?
by Ron Smith
Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
Replies: 26
Views: 12069

Re: Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton

Like Dave I am about half way through the book and it is an interesting read. Good insight to how Ghost Ops of OEF got going........
by Ron Smith
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: A Texas Game Warden
Replies: 1
Views: 1850

Re: A Texas Game Warden

I am very saddened to inform everyone that Mike passed away yesterday(19JAN2009) while fishing in the Bay near Port Isabel,Tx. He died doing what he loved best, fishing. He will be missed by many and the loss to the Law Enforcement world is great.
by Ron Smith
Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 174
Views: 37865

Re: Merry Christmas!

selewis wrote:Merry Christmas everyone! A brown Christmas Ron? Sounds good I'm dreaming of one.

Sandy
Yeah it is a brown one alright..............................
by Ron Smith
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:21 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 174
Views: 37865

Re: Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the RGValley/Tex-Mex Border, and have a Happy Tamale.

Supposed to be 86 today btw................
by Ron Smith
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: A Texas Game Warden
Replies: 1
Views: 1850

A Texas Game Warden

I highly recommend this book, I know this author and was priviledged to see the manuscript. Mike is a true Texas Lawman and has sat a saddle a few times. I don't think it is actually available for sale today but it is coming.

http://www.mikebradshaw.org/html/mike.html
by Ron Smith
Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Riding and physical fitness
Replies: 41
Views: 15288

Re: Riding and physical fitness

I work out daily, and stay in good shape, I can still pass the PT test so I guess I'm doing ok. But since I have been on the Border I have not sat a horse in over 8 mos. There has never been a doubt in my mind of the value in riding towards physical conditioning and Iam feeling the loss of what ridi...
by Ron Smith
Sat May 24, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Rhodesian McClellans and the Greys Scouts
Replies: 567
Views: 159462

Re: Rhodesian Grey's Scouts

Thanks Roy
by Ron Smith
Fri May 23, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Rhodesian McClellans and the Greys Scouts
Replies: 567
Views: 159462

Re: Rhodesian Grey's Scouts

Roy,
What say you on this?
http://www.memoriesofrhodesia.com/pages/war/flower.html

If this has been brought up previously my apologies, there are so many pages to this thread now I could not devote the time to search it all.
by Ron Smith
Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:21 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 174
Views: 37865

Originally posted by Volcav
Merry Christmas from Northern Iraq! It's cold, clear, and we're very well fed.
We'll have a few Tamales in your honor.

Ron
by Ron Smith
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Longeing the Rider for the Perfect Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 1764

Longeing the Rider for the Perfect Seat

I have just received my copy of "Longeing The Rider For A Perfect Seat" by Society Member Linda Benedik. I have only had a chance to glance over it but I can see this is a masterpiece of work on the subject at hand. Man if only she had written this years ago, but we have it now. If you are...
by Ron Smith
Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Waterloo
Replies: 17
Views: 6621

One thing though, when Ney charged the Squares he did so at the trot, not a run or gallop as it is depicted. More than one surviving Officer had complained for quite some time on the need to charge at the gallop and not the trot. The Brits in the squares were complimentary towards the French Cavalry...
by Ron Smith
Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Mounted Police Today
Replies: 255
Views: 89897

RE: Poznañ

Originally posted by John Fitzgerald Great photos. I wish I could see more of the saddles. Check out those knee rolls. John Fitzgerald Eagle County, Colorado Ride'm like you stole'm I think those saddles are the Stubben Scout. They have the majority of the European Mounted Police in them. I can't s...
by Ron Smith
Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Limitations Part 1: Horses
Replies: 27
Views: 8738

Pat, A bit off of the subject but the Army is increasing the age limits for re-entry into the 40's. The average age on my Team is in the mid forties and we won the CG's Challenge Cup this year. ( It wasn't easy though) But most US men in their forties are far too out of shape to attempt military end...
by Ron Smith
Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Great War Memorials
Replies: 96
Views: 46728

When those memorials and the thousands like them were dedicated the appreciation for those who they remember and represent easily fades. How often do we all drive past a Courthouse or Town Square and take for granted these tributes. When we read/study the actions these troops were engaged in these s...
by Ron Smith
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: The Journey of Crazy Horse
Replies: 0
Views: 1389

The Journey of Crazy Horse

"The Journey of Crazy Horse" a lakota history, Joeseph M. Marshall III, published by the Penguin group. ISBN 0-670-03355-3 A unique look at the Sioux Society beginning at the early IW period and on past Greasy Grass to Crazy Horses death. It gives us a look at many famous fights between wh...
by Ron Smith
Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Unusually blunt WWI poster
Replies: 30
Views: 8900

Unusually blunt WWI poster

That one should be redistributed today...............

Ron Smith
by Ron Smith
Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:09 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Mounted Police Today
Replies: 255
Views: 89897

Usually the horses a$$ is at the rear, must be a La. cross bred. During Katrina my Squad was posted at the main entrance to the Dallas Convention Center (DCC) where we received about 45% of the Superdome/NO Convention center evacuaees. 9 out of 10 were in favor of Nagin being arrested then. When he ...
by Ron Smith
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: American Military Horsemanship by Jim Ott
Replies: 25
Views: 13574

Jim has taken an extremely complex subject that is scattered through history, and turned it into the most comprehensive and sensible explanation of Military Horsemanship/Horsemastership I have ever read. This is a must have book for collectors of the art of military riding and for serious students o...