Our Horseback Riding Lessons are for anyone who truly loves to learn, and has a desire to become a skilled horseback trail rider or even a competitive horseman in Reining or Cowhorse Events.
We teach you to be comfortable with basic horseback riding, making use of our round pen and our Zion/ Bryce Canyon style trails, increasing difficulty of terrain as you progress.
We teach you to be soft and skillful with your hands, feet, and other cues and to understand the foundation of how a horse thinks and how we can best communicate with a horse, regardless of what type of horseback riding you intend to focus on.
We teach you the foundation of how a horse moves, so that we can properly ask him to use the correct body part at the correct times.
Since we are located perfectly between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, we often make use of the rugged and beautiful mountains to teach you how to ride in rough country and how to use a pack horse to get into the backcountry and have some fun.
We teach you the skills you need with both horses and cattle to get you started competing as a non-pro in Reining, Ranch Riding, Trail Courses and in Cowhorse events.
We teach you how to start your own colts and how to continue their training as reiners and cowhorses and can help you make the contacts you need in order to be successful.
We teach you to be comfortable with basic horseback riding, making use of our round pen and our Zion/ Bryce Canyon style trails, increasing difficulty of terrain as you progress.
We teach you to be soft and skillful with your hands, feet, and other cues and to understand the foundation of how a horse thinks and how we can best communicate with a horse, regardless of what type of horseback riding you intend to focus on.
We teach you the foundation of how a horse moves, so that we can properly ask him to use the correct body part at the correct times.
Since we are located perfectly between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, we often make use of the rugged and beautiful mountains to teach you how to ride in rough country and how to use a pack horse to get into the backcountry and have some fun.
We teach you the skills you need with both horses and cattle to get you started competing as a non-pro in Reining, Ranch Riding, Trail Courses and in Cowhorse events.
We teach you how to start your own colts and how to continue their training as reiners and cowhorses and can help you make the contacts you need in order to be successful.
USA Horseback Riding Lessons Directory:
This is a list of horsemen with whom I have personally conversed, at least a little, from all across the United States. Some specialize in cutting, some in reining, some in cowhorse, and some are just all-around good horsemen who are willing and able to pass on their horsemanship knowledge to other diligent students of the horse. Any one of these horsemen will be of great assistance to anyone looking to expand their own abilities. Even if you do not end up riding as a student with one of these horsemen specifically, they will still be able to point you in the right direction to someone in your own neck of the woods who can help you.
Alabama
Scheer Performance Horses: Snead, Alabama.
Cutting Horse Trainer: TC Scheer.
Website: http:// ScheerPerformanceHorses.com.
Phone: 601-596-6188
Cutting Horse Trainer: TC Scheer.
Website: http:// ScheerPerformanceHorses.com.
Phone: 601-596-6188
Arkansas
Tinker Turner Performance Horses: Booneville, Arkansas.
Cowhorse Trainer: Tinker Turner
Website: http://TTPHorses.com
Cowhorse Trainer: Tinker Turner
Website: http://TTPHorses.com
Phone: 479-518-6522
If interested in riding lessons with Tinker Turner, you will need to bring your own horse. If you do not have your own horse but live in the Booneville area, still give Tinker Turner a call and he can likely direct you to someone who can help you.
If interested in riding lessons with Tinker Turner, you will need to bring your own horse. If you do not have your own horse but live in the Booneville area, still give Tinker Turner a call and he can likely direct you to someone who can help you.
Arizona
Ben Balow Training Stables: Skull Valley, Arizona.
Reining Trainer: Ben Balow
Email: BalowTraining@gmail.com
Reining Trainer: Ben Balow
Email: BalowTraining@gmail.com
Phone: 602- 989- 2098
Ben Balow specializes in Reining and has traveled the world teaching horsemanship. He is also a fine man to turn to with regards to general horsemanship.
Ben Balow specializes in Reining and has traveled the world teaching horsemanship. He is also a fine man to turn to with regards to general horsemanship.
Stallings Performance Horses: Skull Valley, Arizona.
Cowhorse Trainer: Kevin Stallings
Website: http://www.stallingsperformancehorses.com/
Cowhorse Trainer: Kevin Stallings
Website: http://www.stallingsperformancehorses.com/
Phone: 520-906-4852. 2nd Phone: 520-548-6732
Kevin Stallings is a fine horseman and clinician who can certainly help you get where you want to be in your horsemanship.
Kevin Stallings is a fine horseman and clinician who can certainly help you get where you want to be in your horsemanship.
Parkinson Performance Horses: Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cowhorse /Ranch Riding Trainer: Shadd Parkinson
Website: http://shaddparkinson.com
Phone: 602-510-5722
Cowhorse /Ranch Riding Trainer: Shadd Parkinson
Website: http://shaddparkinson.com
Phone: 602-510-5722
Howard Equine Company LTD.: Scottsdale. Arizona.
Reined Cowhorse Trainer: Nic Howard
Facebook Page: https://ms-my.facebook.com/HowardEquineCompanyLTD/
Phone: 970-759-6813 for Cowhorse Training, Lessons and Sales
Reined Cowhorse Trainer: Nic Howard
Facebook Page: https://ms-my.facebook.com/HowardEquineCompanyLTD/
Phone: 970-759-6813 for Cowhorse Training, Lessons and Sales
California
Doug Ingersoll Training Stables: Lincoln, California.
Cowhorse Trainer: Doug Ingersoll
Phone: 916-812-7056
Even if you are starting from scratch, Doug Ingersoll is a man to turn to for help in the cowhorse world. However, you will be expected to be fully committed to having or acquiring a decent cowhorse and putting in the time and money it takes to improve your skills in the cowhorse world. If you are looking to learn from one of the best in the world, Doug Ingersoll is a great option for you.
Cowhorse Trainer: Doug Ingersoll
Phone: 916-812-7056
Even if you are starting from scratch, Doug Ingersoll is a man to turn to for help in the cowhorse world. However, you will be expected to be fully committed to having or acquiring a decent cowhorse and putting in the time and money it takes to improve your skills in the cowhorse world. If you are looking to learn from one of the best in the world, Doug Ingersoll is a great option for you.
Jimmy Flores Performance Horses: Perris, California.
Reining and Cowhorse Trainer: Jimmy Flores
Website: https://jimmyflores.net/
Phone: 951-218-8306
Reining and Cowhorse Trainer: Jimmy Flores
Website: https://jimmyflores.net/
Phone: 951-218-8306
Lyn Anderson: Madera, California.
Cowhorse Trainer and General Horsemanship
Phone: 559-304-0930
Cowhorse Trainer and General Horsemanship
Phone: 559-304-0930
Thomas Ranch: Briones, California
Cowhorse, Reining, Cutting Horse Trainer: Eric Thomas
Website: https://www.extendinc.com/thomasranch/index.htm
Phone: 925-528-9385
Eric Thomas has been in the horse training industry since he was a child. Not only has Eric been successful showing horses he has in training; but he has also been able to communicate his skills to his assistants to such a degree that two of them have gone on to become world champions.
Eric Thomas is also a great contact if you are looking to purchase a horse that will suit your skills and needs.
Cowhorse, Reining, Cutting Horse Trainer: Eric Thomas
Website: https://www.extendinc.com/thomasranch/index.htm
Phone: 925-528-9385
Eric Thomas has been in the horse training industry since he was a child. Not only has Eric been successful showing horses he has in training; but he has also been able to communicate his skills to his assistants to such a degree that two of them have gone on to become world champions.
Eric Thomas is also a great contact if you are looking to purchase a horse that will suit your skills and needs.
Billy Martin Cowponies: Morgan Hill, California
Cowhorse, Reining, Cutting, General Horsemanship: Billy Martin
Email: BillyMTraining@aol.com
Phone: 408-804-0203
Billy Martin has been in the horse industry, training horses and teaching people how to improve their own horsemanship for the past four decades.
Cowhorse, Reining, Cutting, General Horsemanship: Billy Martin
Email: BillyMTraining@aol.com
Phone: 408-804-0203
Billy Martin has been in the horse industry, training horses and teaching people how to improve their own horsemanship for the past four decades.
John McCarty: Lompoc, California
Cowhorse Trainer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.mccarty.395/
Phone: 805-708-2050
Cowhorse Trainer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.mccarty.395/
Phone: 805-708-2050
Mike Lund: San Luis Obispo, California
Email: MikeLundHorses@gmail.com
Mike Lund is a Cowhorse Trainer, Ranch Versatility Horse Trainer, and General Horseman who also serves as a Judge at horse shows and has spent twenty years teaching horsemanship to students at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California.
Mike Lund Phone: 805-801-7166
Email: MikeLundHorses@gmail.com
Mike Lund is a Cowhorse Trainer, Ranch Versatility Horse Trainer, and General Horseman who also serves as a Judge at horse shows and has spent twenty years teaching horsemanship to students at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California.
Mike Lund Phone: 805-801-7166
Ramona Koch Training Stables & Retirement Stables: Paicines, Californi
Cowhorse & Ranch Versatility Trainer: Ramona Koch
Website: https://ramonakoch.com/
Ramona Koch Cell Phone: 831-801-7212
Ramona Koch Landline: 831-628-3838
Ramona Koch, accomplished horsewoman in the cowhorse world, got her start working with the legendary horseman, Tony Amaral. Since the 80's, Ramona Koch has been an esteemed member of the cowhorse industry and has been successfully training horses and helping the horse commuity.
Cowhorse & Ranch Versatility Trainer: Ramona Koch
Website: https://ramonakoch.com/
Ramona Koch Cell Phone: 831-801-7212
Ramona Koch Landline: 831-628-3838
Ramona Koch, accomplished horsewoman in the cowhorse world, got her start working with the legendary horseman, Tony Amaral. Since the 80's, Ramona Koch has been an esteemed member of the cowhorse industry and has been successfully training horses and helping the horse commuity.
Ron Emmons Show Horses: Ione, California
Cowhorse Trainer: Ron Emmons
Ron Emmons Phone: 209-418-8080
Ron Emmons specializes in training cowhorses and his place is ideally situated in the beautiful California foothills.
Cowhorse Trainer: Ron Emmons
Ron Emmons Phone: 209-418-8080
Ron Emmons specializes in training cowhorses and his place is ideally situated in the beautiful California foothills.