I train working ranch horses focusing on extensive ground work and emphasize willingness and respect.
I believe strongly in on the job training and expose horses to all types of experiences encountered in everyday ranch work.
Now booking c**ts for fall. I put a solid foundation on c**ts, emphasizing willingness & respect. Once started I take them out & use them for real ranch work, giving them real life experience, building their confidence, & preparing them for their future. DM me to book your c**t & get them started right. Thank you!
HORSEMAN
There are horse trainers, horse traders and horse whisperers. There are show men, show boaters and show offs. There are fast talkers and would be magicians.
But then there are true Horsemen and Horsewomen, and these are harder to find and sometimes even harder to recognize because they are often tucked away in quiet hidden places, working slowly and silently without national recognition or appreciation.
Often times, the true horseman or woman does not have the most horses in training or those horses that are exceptionally bred or high priced. Often times, the true Horsemen and Women do not have access to big money owners or run through dozens and dozens of prospects in order to find the few that can take the pressure of aged event prize money or high profile exhibition. Many times, the true horsemen and women are slow and steady, methodical and patient, training on an individual horse's timeline and not to a rigid show schedule set by the seasons or show management.
These people recognize a horse's physical and mental capabilities and showcase their assets without sacrificing their bodies or minds. Horsemen and women take their time developing their horses' skills and confidence through a traditional steps, one before the next, placing just as much credence in their teaching relationship and equine partnership as they do in show pen results. Horsemen and women are humble because their reward comes from within; from knowing that they have taught through kindness, patience, fortitude, and logic. Their rewards coming from creating a confident horse that works with them and not for them, horses that are not scared or intimidated, horses with solid foundations that last season after season and that carry a gamut of riders from the experienced non pro to the Amateur to the Green Reiner. Always Dedicated. Always Patient. Always Consistent. Whether it be riding young horses, resurrecting older horses, or maintaining the Steady Eddy, a True Horseman is one of the first ones to throw a leg over in the morning and one of the last ones to pull their boots off in the evening.
Horsemen and women are a pleasure to watch in the arena or on the ranch as they diligently and patiently impart their knowledge and logic to both horses and students.
In an era where the horse industry is so economically driven and success is measured primarily in prize money and accolades, the tradition of the true horseman and the process of training horses seems to be changing; giving way to an assembly line mentality where immediate success and financial compensation take precedence over handcrafted quality and longevity. Dedicated to their craft, loyal to their students, ambitious, hardworking and a role model for anyone interested in making their way in an industry dominated by pressure to build great animals in less and less time, old fashioned horsemen are women are now Artisans, assets to our heritage and traditions and harder and harder to find.
A thoughtful teacher, a thorough instructor, a gentle hand, a firm guide, a rational yet fearless showman, the greatest compliment that I think could ever be given to someone who works with horses, is to be thought of as a Horseman.
📝Becky Hanson
Some cool pics my wife took a few months back. **tstarting
Anyone looking to get c**ts started or get more experience with ranch work send me a message. I have some openings coming up. Thanks!
Nice 3 year old stud c**t I’ve been working on, even though he’s a paint!!! 🤠👍
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ALL but two of these horses have gone through our program. Time honored tradition, proven results!
Out checking pairs in Medicine Bow yesterday. I love green grass & warm temps!! 🤠
“Jake” just doing his job! 🤠
“I did so many wrong things for so long, until the horse came along that wouldn’t put up with me. I couldn’t believe that. I couldn’t pound and hammer and make him all right. I'm not proud of what I'm saying. And Tom Dorrance came along and said ‘Ray, that’s really not necessary anyway.’ So he showed me how to go about things in a different way. I had to do some of the same things, but my presentation was altogether different. It’s how I hope you would present things to me, and it’s as I hope I present things to you, I have to allow you time to learn it.” - Ray Hunt
Ray's quote is from an article in Eclectic Horseman titled 'Words of Wisdom from Ray Hunt' written by EHC - http://www.eclectic-horseman.com/content/view/314/126/
Image is of Tom Dorrance and was taken by Acey Harper - https://www.facebook.com/AceyHarperPhotographer
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
Nice 3 year old stud c**t I’m getting started. Wish they were all this easy to get along with!🤠
Making a really nice horse! Love me a good looking blue roan!! 🤠
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This was a really nice gelding from Ande Girard in Alliance, NB. I had the pleasure of starting last year.
Anyone looking to get some c**ts started give me a call. Thanks!
Solid ranch gelding needs new zip code. “Gus” is a been there done that gelding. Nice long trot & no buck. You can give him time off & he’s the same horse, just saddled up & ride off. Lots of time riding in big country gathering cattle & just riding. Roped lots of calves & rope & doctor yearlings alone or with a partner. PM for price & more info. Thanks!
“Skippy Tumbleweed” aka “Gus” is making a fine ranch horse. I’ll be selling him this fall. If interested let me know. Thanks!!
Some days I am blessed enough to to get to work alongside my husband. It is truly something I look forward to. I love getting to do ground work with my mare in the round pen. I love that Chad takes time to show me the correct techniques. -Christi
A little cuteness overload today. Gotta love a cute, fuzzy, horse, nose.
Gus and Deuce are getting new shoes and a trim. I kinda liken it to a pedicure for the horses! Gotta love it. We love when Jayr and Abbie Stuart come for a visit. Holler at them for all of your farrier needs! They rock! -Christi
Well, the round pen is getting lots of love today. I can’t decide who is having more fun, Chad or his partner? It’s a gorgeous day for some schooling!
Today was Josie’s first day under saddle. It was a very exciting one for her! As part of our program, we like to get the horses under saddle as soon as possible, even if it’s just for ground work. As you can see, she did pretty well. She has been here for a little more than a week. Way to go, Josie!
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Pretty much how it goes! 😂🐴
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Nice 3 year old stud colt I’ve been working on, even though he’s a paint!!! 🤠👍
Out checking pairs in Medicine Bow yesterday. I love green grass & warm temps!! 🤠
“Jake” just doing his job! 🤠
Getting better at tracking cattle.🤠
