Mary McCashin Horsemanship

12/31/2024

⭐️Longleaf/Southern Pines Women’s Retreat ⭐️

Hoffman, NC
March 20-23, 2025

- Horses have private paddocks with run ins
- Thousands of NC Gamelands trails to travel
- AirBNB House with game room, hot tub, and fire pit!

$650/person covers horse hotel, AirBNB, and food!

To sign up or for more information contact Mary at 336-978-3507!

12/30/2024

IT’S TIIIIMEEEEE!

Buck Brannaman C**t Start Retreat!

June 4-9, 2025
Sheridan, WY

We will audit the annual Buck Brannaman C**t Start at his ranch in Sheridan, WY for four days. There is a daily spectating fee.

We will stay in an AirBNB and all meals will be provided unless you wish to eat lunch at the food truck on site. 

$850/person (airfare not included - flying into Billings)

To sign up or if you have questions contact Mary at 336-978-3507!

12/28/2024

I’m really, really OCD about my lean to.

Pens are picked and raked twice daily. On rainy days, like the next two days, extra hay bags are hung so that all horses have access to hay in the dry.

I might not have a fancy barn or stalls, but that’s no excuse not to do it right!

12/28/2024

Two AWESOME clinic opportunities coming up!

Ranch Patterns, Ranch Riding, and Basic Roping!

Gonna be a blast!

12/28/2024

He was a man who spoke softly but carried wisdom forged in the saddle. A man whose words were measured and deliberate, as if he knew each one carried the weight of a lifetime’s understanding. Ray Hunt didn’t just train horses—he transformed the way people thought about them.

Born in 1929 in Paul, Idaho, Hunt grew up in a world where horses were a necessity, not a novelty. They plowed fields, moved cattle, and hauled wagons. They weren’t companions—they were tools. But even as a young man, Ray saw something deeper in the horse’s eye. There was a question there, an unspoken dialogue waiting to be understood.

Ray’s journey into the world of horse training wasn’t immediate or linear. Like many of his generation, he worked hard and learned by doing. In his early years, he followed the traditional methods: force, dominance, and brute strength. If the horse didn’t obey, you made it obey. That’s just how it was done.

But Ray Hunt wasn’t satisfied with “how it was done.” The harder he pushed, the more resistance he felt—until a man named Tom Dorrance crossed his path.

Dorrance didn’t see horses the way most men did. He didn’t see them as animals to be broken, but as partners waiting to be understood. It wasn’t about forcing the horse to submit; it was about giving the horse a reason to trust. “Feel,” Dorrance called it, and Ray Hunt listened. He listened to the horses, too.

Hunt became a student of this new philosophy, but more than that, he became its most vocal advocate. His mantra was simple yet profound: “Make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult.” To Hunt, training wasn’t about punishment; it was about creating a space where the horse could make its own decisions—and choose to follow the human.

Ray’s clinics became legendary. He didn’t sugarcoat his words or offer quick fixes. “You need to think like the horse,” he’d say, “because the horse is already thinking about you.” He taught patience, presence, and respect—for both horse and rider.

But perhaps the most revolutionary idea Ray Hunt championed was this: the horse is never wrong. If the horse didn’t understand, it wasn’t the horse’s fault. It was the human’s. “It’s amazing what the horse will do for us,” he said, “if we treat him like he’s one of us.”

And that’s the part most people miss. Ray Hunt wasn’t just teaching horsemanship—he was teaching humanity. He was showing people how to listen, how to be present, and how to respect another being’s point of view.

Over the decades, Hunt’s influence grew. He traveled the world, spreading his philosophy to cowboys, ranchers, and hobbyists alike. His clinics weren’t about creating perfect horses—they were about creating better people.

Ray Hunt passed away in 2009, but his legacy endures in the hearts of those who understand the quiet magic of a horse’s trust. His teachings live on in the clinics of trainers who follow in his footsteps, in the soft eyes of a horse willing to try, and in the patience of a rider willing to listen.

Ray Hunt didn’t just change the way we train horses. He changed the way we see them.



🎨 The Art of JOHN RALPH SCHNURRENBERGER

https://www.jrsfineart.com

12/27/2024

January 11th!

We will warm up with some ground pole exercises, and then finish with some beginner level cow work maneuvers with a partner!

It’ll be fun!

12/24/2024

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Stay safe and enjoy your break!

12/23/2024

The three amigos!

(L-R - Spur, Forty, Coyote)

12/22/2024

12/22/2024

Yaaaay! Pictures from the December 14th Ranch Show!

Thank you, True Hart Photography!!

Photo collection by True Hart Photography

12/21/2024

What kind of merch do you want to see?
Hats, hoodies, tees?

12/21/2024

Save the dates and join me for some fun!

Suggested topics are always welcome!

12/20/2024

I’m really grateful to have some amazing clients. 🩶

12/20/2024

Body clipping this afternoon!!

12/20/2024

It doesn’t have to be a battle!

Need help with trailer loading? I’m here to help!

Having had years of personal experience with a horse that wasn’t confident loading I did a deep dive to improve for both him and myself - and now I love it!

I would love to help instill trailer loading confidence in both you and your horse.

PM, call, or text and let’s get to work!

336-978-3507

12/19/2024

✨ Training Spots Available ✨

WHO I AM:
My name is Mary McCashin and I’m third generation horse girl. I was born and raised in Mocksville, NC. After time in Tennessee and Texas I found my way back home and MMH came to fruition.

MY MENTORS:
I follow the Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, and Buck Brannaman style of horsemanship. I regularly take lessons and clinics with Brooke Tatrow, Kathleen Beckham, and others to continue to advance myself and my horsemanship.

MY METHOD:
If you want someone to put a SOLID foundation in your horse - I’m your girl.

If you want someone loping your 2yo around in a shank - I’m NOT your girl.

If you want your horse living out 24/7 with freedom, forage, and friends - I’m your girl.

If you want someone who doesn’t think your horse should leave the arena - I’m NOT your girl.

If you want QUALITY handling that’s done correctly the first time - I’m your girl.

$950/month includes hay, grain, and training.

$200 deposit to hold your spot.
60 day training minimum.

OPEN TO ALL BREEDS!

Please PM for more information!

Mocksville, NC