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Bill Oliver Horsemanship Learn from a true working Cowboy horsemanship education covering the psychology and natural language of horses. Horsemanship Clinician

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

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.


**tstarting

26/11/2025

"Where do we go from here?"
Bill gets the question all the time at the c**t clinics after the c**t is started.
What would Bill do? Watch the video to learn!
~ Consider the age of the c**t and the psychological maturity.
~ If the foundation is done right, it will be a much quicker process to get back to where you left off.

Do what is right for the horse, and each one will be a little different.

**tsright

24/11/2025

One of the tools Bill teaches to use properly and introduce to your horse properly is hobbles. They are a very old tool, used for centuries to help keep a horse put... similar to tieing them up to a rail... but in some places you ride, you don't have anything to tie to. And in some cases, you need the horse to be able to move. And in some cases, you need to slow their feet down so you can help them become famiilarized to something.

Want to learn more? Bill offers a full training on them in his c**t starting series, available now on the website for lifetime access!

www.billoliverhorsemanship.com

22/11/2025

The Big Misunderstanding - Bits, Spurs, Bosals and the Finished Bridle Horse. This video explains what Bill teaches in the clinic - shot at the Deadshot Ranch in 2025.

Don't miss a chance to get to ride with Bill in 2026.

Offering two clinic dates:
May 10/11 - Thermopolis, WY - Hot Springs County Fairgrounds (Free Audit!)
July 31, Aug 1-2 - Back at the Deadshot Ranch, Bondurant, WY

Check out our website or DM us to register! Limited spots for riders at each clinic

www.billoliverhorsemanship.com/clinics

Thank you to Blackbird Photography - Malaika Dixon for the wonderful video.

22/11/2025

Bill explains how he really works to get c**ts desensitized and familiarized, totally relaxed and quiet with a saddle and a rider. The c**ts never learn bucking as a "learned behavior".

"You can't teach a horse anything that is scared" ~ Bill Oliver

**tstarting

16/11/2025

I have a really important announcement! Mz Debi and her Adopt a Resident page were hacked and we are very short for donations this year.
What we need: all it takes is $10 and a signed card with an encouraging message for Thanksgiving. These can be dropped off at the store before Monday November 24th at 5:30. You can do larger donations if you feel called. Then on Wednesday, November 26 we will be delivering flowers and the cards to the long-term care residence at 1 o’clock and if you would like to help you’re more than welcome to show up. It’s a beautiful thing. Please share this post so we can get the word out.

16/11/2025

ATTENTION
Stallion Owners

Im once again asking you to Donate a stud fee to support Wyoming 4H members. in 2023 Lance and I decided to give away a stud fee to one of our stallions to a park county 4H member. and its grown since.

2025 we had so many amazing stallion owners who donated and we gave away alot of stud fees to deserving kiddos in the Wyoming 4H program.

Lets make 2026 bigger and better, more donations more kids applying and if anyones a 4H educator not in Wyoming wanting to be added reach out and will see what we can we can figure out.

If you have a stallion and are willing to donate a stud fee please fill out the form on our website: https://www.smallwoodhorses.com/4hstallionessaycontest

or

https://form.jotform.com/smallwoodhorsesashley/4h-free-stud-feeStalliondonation

Kids, 4H Leaders, Parents all the guidelines are listed on our website and the Essay contest form will be live December 5th, 2025

14/11/2025

Getting Bill to talk candid about why he teaches his "Bits, Spurs, Bosals - The Big Misunderstanding"... you can see him in person end of July 2026 at the Deadshot Ranch for a three day clinic or in May at the Hot Springs Co fairgrounds

Register on the website www.billoliverhorsanship.com/clinics

Bits, Spurs, Bosals - Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, WYMay 9th and 10th, 2026 - 627 Springview Street, The...
14/11/2025

Bits, Spurs, Bosals - Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, WY
May 9th and 10th, 2026 - 627 Springview Street, Thermopolis, WY

This two-day Horsemanship Clinic will cover instruction on history, use, and progression of different bits, bosals, spurs and riding skills designed to put all the equipment and instruction into practical use with the finished bridle horse in mind.
Bring your horse and learn about the tradition, history, and use of Bits, Spurs, and Bosals as intended by their makers.​​

Limited to 12 riders - $500/spot - email us to reserve your spot and sign up here: https://link.waveapps.com/p2fmtm-px92rn

​Online pay link includes 3% fee, you can also mail a check to us.

AUDITORS - FREE! Please let us know you are coming!

13/11/2025

What keeps it safe for all levels of riders when Bill teaches c**t starting?

He has had all levels (including Youth riders as young at 10 years old) want to learn c**t starting in his clinics. Want to learn more? His c**t starting online course is now available for purchase! Get it now for only $175... a value of over $450 - 18 videos and his step by step program. - Lifetime access!

Go to the website, or click here:
https://billoliver.thinkific.com/products/courses/c**t-starting-bill-oliver

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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.