Texas Today Feature: Dr. Joe Armstrong

Kristin Dickerson, NBC Texas Today host, interviews longtime friend and mentor Dr. Joe Bates Armstrong about his first book, Horseman’s Handbook. Horseman’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to horse ownership. It’s packed with step-by-step expert advice for the seasoned equestrian and aspiring horse owner alike. Dr. Armstrong is an 86-year-old active horseman and stockman. His entire life has been spent with people, horses, and cattle. For seven decades, Dr. Armstrong has traveled the world as an international judge, educator, breeder, coach, consultant, and competitor. His enjoyment is in helping people who need and want to be helped. Dr. Armstrong is an NMSU College of Agriculture Professor Emeritus and has been recognized for his contributions to the horse industry as a DQHA Hall of Fame Honoree, New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame Honoree, New Mexico FFA Honorary State Farmer, and NMQHA Man of the Year. He owns and operates Armstrong Equine Service with his family in La Mesa, New Mexico, and enjoys riding and showing his gelding, Rankins Reminic. They are qualified and will be competing in Ranch Riding at the 2023 AQHA World Show. You can learn more about Dr. Armstrong and Horseman’s Handbook at the website: https://horsemanshandbook.com. Available October 1st -- purchase your copy at an upcoming horse show, rodeo or online at: https://horsemanshandbook.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDFWT1QJ