il
Howe’s School of Fine Horse
Training is the only
school of it’s kind, an
intensive "Classroom in
the Corral". Our "hands
on" program is geared for the
serious horse person, regardless
of their level of experience, who
truly has a desire to advance
their skills. Each session is
limited to only eight
ridersandno
spectators, which allows
us to form a close relationship
with our students.
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Wil Howe School of Fine Horse
Training is truly and
institute of knowledge...
more than most students find
comprehensible at first. It is a
course that addresses the full
range of horsemanship, from
understanding horse psychology to
ownership, maintenance, and care,
including health, training,
tuning, and advancing to one's
goals.
rom
basic horsemanship, covering all
the "little things that
count," to the refined art of
finishing training, Wil and
Beverly fulfill the school's
reputation for excellence in
teaching.
hese
two are a dynamic team of
down-to-earth instructors,
sharing the Wil Howe message of
horsemanship which is a
philosophy and way of life
developed and seasoned through
the years. Humbles and receptive
individuals, these two have
acquired immeasurable experience,
insight, and knowledge that they
willingly share with all that
come.
We
provide the finest education
for the "hungry horseman."
Your thirst for knowledge will be
quenched!
In-depth
equine
psychology
Advancing
through a series of
bits into the
finished
bridle
Personality
traits - reading and
dealing with your
horse's
character
Effective
techniques for use of
hands, with details
of handling reins,
control, and
timing
The
roles of physical
confirmation and
mental
disposition
Improved
"harmony in the
saddle" and breaking
hindering habits
through
self-awareness
exercises while on
horseback
Leadership
in
groundwork
Practical
application of leg
aids and body control
for safety while
trail
riding
More
effective, in-depth
round penning
techniques
Tack
and bit
discussions
Safe
hobble training and
squaw
hobbling-understanding
the truth about
restraint
training
Ownership
- picking the right
horse for you
Bitting-up
exercises with
several variations,
depending on
individual factors of
each
horse
Care
and management of
horses and facilities
based on individual
goals
Applications
of softening
stretches and
physical therapy
exercises for
enhancing collection
and "carriage of
frame" for the horse
while
ridden
Health
care tips from
experience
Traditional
snaffle bit training
with emphasis on
collection,
flexibility, and
control for all
disciplines
Overview
of equine dentistry
and the effect of
poor dental health on
performance
Training
and tuning horses of
any age through the
10 Step
Program
Overview
of equine
chiropractic
adjustment
benefits
Practical
use and understanding
of traditional
Californio Vaquero
reining training
techniques
here
is individual
goal-oriented
instruction by both Wil
and Beverly for each rider and
their horse. Personal
attention is given to each
student to help them
improve their seat, leg aids,
hands & timing, and proper,
effective use of
spurs.
he
Wil Howe School of Fine Horse
Training is a small rustic
horse operation in
Northeast Oregon
not far from Hells Canyon and the
Eagle Cap Wilderness
Area.
tudents
quarters are simple summer
bunkhouses. Campers and
motorhomes are welcome. A
homecooked, Continental Breakfast
and refreshments are available
daily at the barn. After a full
day of riding, the evenings are
left open for potluck BBQ
dinners, where students enjoy the
camaraderie around the campfire
while reviewing the day’s
accomplishments.
addle
time includes not only lessons in
the
round
pen
and arena, but out on high desert
trails as well so we can apply
our training tactics and expose
the horses to all conditions and
obstacles.
essions
include video taping of students
training lessons for review and
critique. In addition, each
student is allowed the
opportunity to ride one of our
Wil
Howe Ranch
geldings
for a brief period during the
school for comparison purposes.
This insures that students fully
grasp the steps involved in the
Wil Howe Training
Program.
This
is not a "dude ranch", but a
school that teaches you
how to train and finish
horses.
We expect only earnest and eager
students,
willing to work hard to achieve
their
goals. THIS
IS NOT SUMMER CAMP-THIS IS BOOT
CAMP!
il
Howe’s School of Fine Horse
Training is the only
school of it’s kind, an
intensive "Classroom in
the Corral". Our "hands
on" program is geared for the
serious horse person, regardless
of their level of experience, who
truly has a desire to advance
their skills. Each session is
limited to only eight
riders and no
spectators, which allows
us to form a close relationship
with our students.
he
seven-day session allows us to
elaborate on Wil’s
"Philosophy of Horse
Psychology,"
which actually is a
way of life, and the basis
for his entire program. The
course follows our
"
rom
basic horsemanship, covering all
the "little things that
count," to the refined art of
finishing training, Wil and
Beverly fulfill the school's
reputation for excellence in
teaching.
tudents
quarters are simple summer
bunkhouses. Campers and
motorhomes are welcome. A
homecooked, Continental Breakfast
and refreshments are available
daily at the barn. After a full
day of riding, the evenings are
left open for potluck BBQ
dinners, where students enjoy the
camaraderie around the campfire
while reviewing the day’s
accomplishments.