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Bill Oliver Horsemanship Sharing over 45 years of experince on horsemanship education covering the psychology and natural language of horses. Horsemanship Clinician

Horsemanship education focused on safety and strong relationship with your horse.

01/01/2026

In 2025 we had a blast!

We helped so many trainers and riders in their journey, met some new friends, explored some new places, started online courses, and finished with some big changes around our place.

Congrats to Jody on her retirement!

Looking forward to seeing new and old faces in 2026. Our program is growing so well, and we are excited to see where it takes us this next year!

Happy New Year!

2026 here we come. Ready or not. 🙌
31/12/2025

2026 here we come. Ready or not. 🙌

28/12/2025

Drawing for a spot in the basics clinic.

Dana Conway won a SPOT at the The Basics Clinic in 2026!!! Sign up before it‘s full!!Bill said we could raffle off a spo...
26/12/2025

Dana Conway won a SPOT at the The Basics Clinic in 2026!!! Sign up before it‘s full!!

Bill said we could raffle off a spot. This clinic is going to be filled with new skills/training never offered at a clinic by Bill. There will also be some cattle work!

July 10-12, 2026, Powell WY

Comment the # Spot you want and Venmo to secure it.

Only 20 spots - $25/spot
Venmo: Jody-Oliver-15
Once complete - we will mark your name with a 🐴

​What to do after your c**t is started? Bring your young horse and learn together what drills, skills, and techniques Bill uses, time and again, to build a solid foundation and set them up for success no matter what their discipline will be. Cattle work on the last day!

This is the first time this clinic has been offered and will be jam packed with fun. It's time to take your c**ts to the next level. Don't miss your chance to ride with Bill. Limited to 12 spots! Rider Minimum Age: 15

This clinic is for started 2-3 year old c**ts and older horses that are in need of the basics.
$625/Horse and Rider
1. Sierra Wilkerson 🐴
2. Kendra Reynolds 🐴
3. MerleAnn Jaster 🐴
4. Belle Starbucks 🐴
5. Laurie Swartz
6. Dana Conway 🐴
7. Ashley Cressman🐴
8. Hannah Yaklich
9. Stephanie-Chad Muckridge 🐴
10. Melissa Ann 🐴
11. Jerry Shaffer 🐴
12. Alexis Andros Pappas 🐴
13. Ashley Cressman 🐴
14. Vivian Butchart 🐴
15. MerleAnn Jaster 🐴
16. Lydia McCracken🐴
17. Jerry Shaffer 🐴
18. Alexis Andros Pappas 🐴
19. Kristy Tomash 🐴
20. Ashley Cressman 🐴

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are looking forward to 2026 and seeing old and new friends...
25/12/2025

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We are looking forward to 2026 and seeing old and new friends.

Horse Clinic - Audit Raffle - We want to have some fun, so we are going to offer TWO chances for a full auditor spot at ...
22/12/2025

Horse Clinic - Audit Raffle - We want to have some fun, so we are going to offer TWO chances for a full auditor spot at "The Basics Clinic - Advancing a young horse in the Next 30 Days" at the Almost Paradise Arena in Powell, WY. July 10-12 2026. This is three days, all access to the clinic as an auditor to come watch, ask questions, and learn from Bill on how he advances the horse with skills and drills that will set them up for success.

Only 20 spots - $10/spot
(Two names will be drawn for the spots!)
Venmo: Jody-Oliver-15
Comment which number you want here and in Venmo please!
Once complete - we will mark your name with a 🐴
First to pay gets priority on numbers.

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18/12/2025

Calling all first-year college cowgirls! Two weeks to Submit your Application!

Durango Boot, in partnership with the Dude Ranch Foundation, is accepting applications for their 3rd annual National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship to proudly support first-year college cowgirls pursuing careers in the Western industry. Application deadline is December 31. Apply here:

http://nationaldayofthecowgirl.com/scholarship-application

10/12/2025

Laying one down on the ground. It is not for submission. It is for TRUST.

To a horse this is the most vulnerable position a horse can be in.

To Bill this is pretty extreme psychologically, and he only does it in extreme cases.

He doesn't lay every horse down. In extreme situations, he will use this method to gain TRUST, DESENSITIZE, and FAMILIARIZE the horse. It is NOT for submission. Submission is established by driving the horse like the matriarch mare does in a natural herd of horses.

27/11/2025

Just keep riding.

You may get to a point when working with a horse that you hit a wall. You aren't sure, you are stuck. Bill's advice is to just keep riding. Keep working with what's working. STAY to course with the repetition of what is working and be consistent.

You will get there. Read your c**t. All Good things come in TIME.


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Great Horsemanship = Great Horses

A wise person once said to “Never stop learning”. Horses are great teachers for those that are willing to listen.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, full-time rancher, or a competitive arena rider we can offer solutions for you and your horse to become better, more connected, and more solid.

Bill Oliver is not your ordinary horseman. His method of working with horses has evolved over the years to produce horses with solid foundations. He incorporates things taught by horseman such as Ray Hunt or Monty Roberts, and his 22+ years managing the equine division of the Forest Service. Accustomed to all levels of horses and riders, Bill works with the novice horseman up to the advanced rider.

He believes in horses having a solid foundation in the early years of their training so they can be more successful in the rest of their days of riding. He believes in natural horsemanship with some common sense. He has seen hundreds of horses (and mules) with many personalities and differing levels of training. Getting their mind and listening to them through subtle body language are top techniques he will teach in his clinics.