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NAME: BARRY JOHN McKlE Altoona, FL 32702 TELEPHONE: 352.669.4425 |
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| I have been riding, training horses, and training riders for over 50 years. The following information shows the range of my experience. | ||
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| WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, ( The Life Guards ) |
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| 1964 -1965: I underwent 6 months military training at Combermere Bcks., Windsor. The course included M.T. & Ceremonial Dismounted. Continued training at Hyde Park Bchs., for 20 weeks to qualify as a Mounted Dutyman. This involved an intensive riding course, stable management & general horse care. Passed out top of course of 32 pupils. | ||
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| 1965 -1967: Joined The Life Guard Squadron, as a Mounted Dutyman involved in such parades as Changing of The Queens Life Guard, Trooping The Colour, Opening of Parliament and Sovereigns Escorts. At the end of first year I was awarded The Queen Elizabeth Cup for Best Turned Out on Q.L.G. Promoted to L /Cpl. (youngest ever in Regiment). | ||
| 1967 -1968: Promoted to L/CoH. and selected to attend a six-month equitation course at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, to be trained as a horse trainer and riding instructor. Upon completion, I joined the riding staff at Knightsbridge. | ||
| 1968 - 1972: Worked as instructor & remount trainer from novice to advanced levels. lnstructed at the Badsworth and Grove Pony Club Summer Camps for 15 years. Competed in both Showjumping & Eventing Competitions with good success. | ||
| 1972 -1974: Posted to R.M.A. Sandhurst as CO in charge of 40 horses, stable management and all instruction, plus acting as Military Liaison Officer between Princess Anne and Army, whilst she stabled her horses at R.M.A. Sandhurst. | ||
| 1974 -1977: Promoted to S/Cpl. in charge of ceremonial instruction of horses and riders in their later stages of training, as basis for ceremonial. | ||
| 1974 - 1978 Part-owner of riding centre run by Celia, built up from 6 ponies to forty horses and ponies. | ||
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| 1977 -1983: Promoted to W0.2 (youngest ever in regiment), working from Windsor during winter. In charge of 150 stables for all primary instruction of both horses and riders during summer months' ceremonial in London. 1981 moved to The Life Guard Squadron as Squadron Cpl/Maj., responsible for all administration of 130 horses and soldiers under direct control of the Squadron Leader. During this period I had the task of bringing the Squadron back on track after a terrorist bombing on the QLG, loosing 3 members of the Blues & Royals and 7 horses. | ||
| 1983 -1990: Commissioned to Lt. Riding Master of The Household Cavalry Regiment (only one in British Army) responsible for all training of horses and riders, from complete beginner to capable of riding on all ceremonial parades. Training approx. 45 unbroken horses and 150 trainee riders per year with a staff of 10 instructors. I created a Musical Ride for the 90's which has become world famous. I have also been instrumental in creating other equine displays for civilian riding clubs, such as the Pony Club of Great Britain Activity Ride that has performed at most major shows in UK as well as at the famous Hanoverian Sales in Verdon, Germany. I have visited Jordan and Oman as adviser to their ceremonial stables prior to parades or displays in front of world leaders and equine experts. | ||
| EQUESTRIAN: Riding for 50 years. Other achievements: |
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| I was the instigator in the building of the outdoor arena in Hyde Park plus the extension of the ride around Hyde Park now called the Dorchester Ride. | ||
| Inspired the painting of an historical overview of changes in uniforms and civilian clothing since the last painting of 1889. | ||
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| 1964:- Mounted Dutyman B11. | ||
| 1968:- B11, Assistant Instructor & Horse Trainer Military. | ||
| BHS/AI. Civilian. | ||
| 1971:- BI Riding Instructor/Lecturer, Horse Trainer- Military (equates to BHS/I). | ||
| 1983:- Commissioned to Riding Master (duties equate to BHS/F). | ||
| INTERESTS- Producing show horses, creating equine displays HOBBIES- Gymnastics on Horseback, competing, computers, photography. |
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| REFERENCES: | ||
| Lieutenant Colonel S. Guilbart - Denham The Crown Equerry Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace road London SW 1. |
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| Lieutenant Colonel G. Birdwood RHG/D The Commanding Officer The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Hyde Park Barracks Enightsbridge London SW7 lSE. |
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| Specialist Skills Achieved over the last 26 years serving with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. | ||
1. CEREMONIAL SKILLS- Controlling and administrating the training of 340 horses and riders (from Trooper to Royalty) for ceremonial duties, such as : |
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| 2. Instructional Skills- Military and civilian orientated Supervise and instruct competitive riding at all levels for all equestrian sports . Instruct up to National Level in all aspects of show pony/horse. Instruct sidesaddle at all levels. Instruct gymnastics on ponies/horses at all levels. Instruct Pony Club Members to all levels in Equitation. Instruct actors for riding parts in such films as "Cicero", "Charge of the Light Brigade" and "Black Beauty". |
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| 3. Displays- For U.K., Europe & other counties. Choreographer of movements, music and lighting. Instructor & Trainer for: |
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b. The Household Cavalry Activity Ride. |
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| c. The Household Cavalry Quadrille Content- 8 x Dressage horses 8 x Dressage Riders t3 x Ceremonial horses 8 x Ceremonial Riders Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: |
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| d. Dressage to Music: Military and Civilian. Content: 1/2/4/6/8/or 12 x Dressage horses 1/2/4/6/8/or 12 x Dressage Riders Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band & tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. |
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| e. Pony Clubs of Great Britain Activity Ride Content:12 X Vaulting horses 12 x Gymnast riders 4 x Troka horses 2 x Troka Riders 6 x Fire jumping horses 4 x Ride and drive horses Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band and tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. Supervise care of horse and personnel in transit. Supervise the hospitality of all VIP guests. Reorganize displays for indoor and outdoor arenas. |
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| f. Side Saddle Display Team Content:12 X Sidesaddle horses 12 x Lady riders (ages from 6 to 18 years) Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band and tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. Supervise care of horse and personnel in transit. Supervise the hospitality of all VIP guests. |
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| g. Jousting & Battle Scenes (Display & Films). Content: Amount of horses and riders as required. Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band and tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. Supervise care of horse and personnel in transit. Supervise the hospitality of all VIP guests. |
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| h. Jordanian Musical Ride Content: With 100 horses & 50 camels. Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band and tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. Supervise care of horse and personnel in transit. Supervise the hospitality of all VIP guests. |
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| i. Omanian Musical Horse Show Content: 350 horses. Responsibilities of Capt. B. J. McKie: Design movements, at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Create music to enhance the movements (live band and tape). Design lighting control to enhance performance. Control all accident procedures. Supervise all horse care and veterinary treatment. Supervise care of horse and personnel in transit. Supervise the hospitality of all VIP guests. |
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j. Lecture, Demonstration in all aspects of Equine training. |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE: 1991: Retired from The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Moved to Florida, USA, as Director of Entertainment at Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction, 1991-1993, with the following duties: Equine show producer. Horse trainer. Riding instructor. Artistic director. Technical director. Props, costumes and equipment director. Horsemastership administration. Performer administration. 1992: Presented with the Desert Storm medal for my work both in OMAN and at home in UK. 1993: Placed on the Official listings of instructors for The National Mounted Training Group of Instructors of The USA Mounted Police Agencies. Riding Master for the National Mounted Police Training Group, with the following duties: Responsible to the President for Training Courses of mounted police officers and their mounts. Travel nationwide promoting equitation within national mounted police and sheriffs' agencies. Review and update all training procedures as required. Assist in running Fiddler's Green Ranch, Altoona, FL, programming trail rides. Giving lessons at all levels to guests staying on the ranch. Writing articles on horse problems in a new magazine, Sun Country Horse, feature called “Ask the Captain”.
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Currently:
President of McKie Equine Communication Skills (MECS) Working on production of instructional DVDs to improve rider skills. Clinician for equitation, drill teams, Pony Clubs, National Mounted and Sheriffs Agencies, dressage, jumping. Private and group lessons. Maintains approximately 25 horses in training. Coach for dressage, jumping and sidesaddle competitions. Instructs and counsels youths through their very troubled adolescence years with the help of horse programs. Extensive volunteer work with youth and handicapped riders. |
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