Rusty Cottrell portrays “Chief Black Hoof” chief of the Shawnee nation. His interpretation of Black Hoof is exciting and educational. The vast knowledge of the American Indians helps us understand their role in the 1700s. To tell the whole story of that era, we have to look at all of the people involved. Especially children really love his presentation.

Cindy Jackson has owned, trained and been riding horses practically her entire life. In her younger days she competed in speed events like barrel racing and pole bending. She has been a reenactor and history interpreter for over 15 years. Mid to late 18^th century is what she likes the most. She has portrayed white and Native, male and female. Most of the time she takes on a male persona, but she really enjoys portraying Hazel a poor widowed farm women of the late 18^th century

Larry Spisak the US Army formed a re-enactor group to portray Captain Lewis’ Company during the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He became an expedition member, George Gibson, one of the original group’s fiddlers. Representing the US Army, I participated in many bicentennial festivals and events across the country between 2003 and 2006, including an appearance of the group at the Pentagon.

Gene Shadley His relatives came to America in 1754. Three of them fought in the Revolutionary War under George Washington. His interest in American history began in the early 1960s. He began building and shooting muzzle loaders in the late 1960s and his interest continued to grow. He started going to re-enactment events. and now belongs to several groups doing mid to late 1700s events and education. He is a Master Cutler and his work sells all over the world and is a past President of the Knife Makers Guild which has worldwide membership. Gene also co-authored book and taught others about his craft.

John Hayes is Freelance writer and an attorney practicing part time. John has been shooting and hunting with flintlock muzzleloaders for the last Thirty-two years. He often interprets an 18th century Virginia farmer/hunter and draws from his everyday experiences in using the clothing, gear and firearms of the 1760’s and 1770’s. He and his wife Connie live on 40 acres in the woods of Sugar Hills near Cohasset Minnesota. They are parents of three children: Sarah who lives in Minneapolis MN, Johannah who is in her first year of college and John who is a senior at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Brittney Ryan is a therapist at Deer Run Stables in Richmond, KY. She is skilled at working with horses and the horse therapy treatment. She will attend to the daily management and care of the horses. Brittney will also be riding in period clothing and speaking of horse therapy on the journey.

The Boone Society is supporting horse therapy for veterans. we have two therapeutic ranches that offer programs for healing. They are listed below:

Richmond, Kentucky

Deer Run Stables

Horses and Heroes

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Therapy is provided by: Deer Run Stables & Horses and Hereos.