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615-449-4719 • 15970 Central Pike • Lebanon, TN USA 37090 |
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As
a child, Charlie Daniels grew up with Cowboy's on the Silver Screen
as heroes. Charlie would spend evenings in the Carolina's and
Georgia dream of riding, roping, and living the Cowboy life. As a
youngster, his love of music started him on a career choice that
would give him an opportunity visit the West that he had dreamed of;
as well as meeting real cowboys and some of the legends of the
Silver Screen. As his music reflected his experiences in different
parts of the world, it was only natural that some of his music
reflected "The Cowboy Way". With a sound known as Southern Rock,
Charlie introduced a whole
new group of fans to the South and the West that he loves so much.In the mid 70's Charlie and his wife, Hazel, bought a farm near Nashville, Tennessee and purchased some horses and a few Hereford Cows. Although they enjoyed riding the fences, Charlie decided he wanted a real working ranch. By 1980, additional acreage was acquired, a new barn and arena were under construction and a plan was starting to come together. By 1982, AQHA and APHA horses were starting
to replace Tennessee Walking horses and Arabians, and Charlie had
learned to rope. Due to the cost of finding and transporting
suitable roping and cutting practice cattle Charlie decided to raise
his own. As the 34th member of the
Nort In 1981, the ranch purchased an AQHA mare by the name of Huggie Bear who was in foal to Sun Fritz by King Fritz. She had a beautiful colt who was name "TP King Bear". Not only was he built the best he also had a great attitude that he has passed on to his foals over the years. Charlie and TP King Bear appeared on the cover of Western Horseman in August of 1987. Although TP King Bear has a little age on him, he is still producing top quality AQHA foals. He is bred to a limited number of out-side mares each year. At one time the ranch was actively committed
to competitive cutting and the blood lines of horses that have
resided or still reside at Twin Pines Ranch reflect the Cutting
Blood in their breeding. Some of the stallio By 1985 the ranch had backed off of
Competitive Cutting to a large degree and focused on the Corriente
Cattle herd, roping events, Rodeos, and "workin" ranch horses.
Although some of the best bred horses in the country reside at Twin
Pines Ranch, Charlie and his staff are quick to point out that some
of their best horses may not be registered. Either taken in on
trade, or possibly through breeding a ranch owned non-registered
mare, some pleasant
(click photo at left to see full size) If you are interested in a good solid work horse, stallion service, or Roping/Dogging cattle; Twin Pines is the place to look. Call, email, or write to set up an appointment or to receive specific information. |
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