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Having "been there...done that," Wil understands
and can identify with those who are truly
searching for help. He has endured the
frustrating process of trial and error and can save
his students the grief. Wil's is the voice of
"reality and results". We're talking training
horses and getting down to the details that count,
.practical, tried and true.
If you can
ask the question, you're going to get the
answer. "What you put out is what you get back"
is a point that Wil stresses in training, and this
applies equally to what can be learned in the
school. Those with the ability and willingness to
apply themselves and invest the energy can actually
leave the school having attained the resources to
successfully advance a horse to any performance
level or specialized event they choose.
There is
individual goal-oriented instruction by both Wil
and Beverly for each rider and their horse.
While Wil is a "speed reader" of horses, helping
people to understand what there horse's needs
are,
Beverly is a pro at breaking down mental
blocks and getting a person beyond where their
problems in riding are keeping them from advancing.
Truly a "coach of coaches," her years of studying
how riders affect a horse's reactions have proven
invaluable. Personal attention is given to
each student to help them improve their seat, leg
aids, hands and timing, and proper, effective use
of spurs
The
Original WHR From Foundation to Finished Course...
"a full meal deal."
Wil Howe's
School of Fine Horse Training is truly a one of
a 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.
The 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
"From
Foundation to Finished
©"
Training Program Training Program which is
presented in our video series. Starting with the
ground work, Wil shares his all-important
"Guidelines for Acceptable Equine Behavior."
Students are guided through his 10
Steps
and the variations used to advance horses from the
snaffle to the bridle. The week-long session fully
encompasses the training process required to
prepare a horse for a finished bit, and is the main
emphasis of the school. This will give students a
complete understanding of the techniques involved
in the handling, reining training, and "tuning" of
a bridled horse. This art of finishing horses,
Wil's specialty, is rarely offered to the
public.
The Wil Howe
School of Fine Horse Training is truly an
institute of knowledge... more than most
students find comprehensible at first. It is a
course that addresses the full range of
horsemanship, (see below). From understanding horse
psychology to ownership, maintenance, and care,
including health, training, tuning, and advancing
to one's goals
from 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.
The Wil
Howe School of Fine Horse Training Oregon location
in the summers is a small rustic horse
operation in Northeast Oregon not far from
Hells Canyon and the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
In the winters, they hold their sessions at
their Southwest Out Post in Cochise, Southeast
Arizona.
In Richland,
Oregon, students quarters are simple summer
bunkhouses, or your Living quarter trailers,
Campers and motor homes are welcome. A home cooked,
organic garden fresh Breakfast and refreshments are
available daily at the outdoor kitchen BBQ/campfire
area, In Arizona, folks are served lunch daily at
the ranch and stay at local accommodations in town.
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.
Saddle time
includes not only lessons in the round
pen
and arenas ,and our our own custom natural trail
course in the cottonwoods, but out on high desert
trails as well so we can apply our training tactics
and expose the horses to all conditions and
obstacles.
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.
Wil &
Beverly 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. Humble
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
- Personality
traits - reading and dealing with your
horse's character
- The
roles of physical confirmation and
mental disposition
- Leadership
in groundwork
- More
effective, in-depth round penning
techniques
- Safe
hobble training and squaw
hobbling-understanding the truth about
restraint training
- Bitting-up
exercises with several variations,
depending on individual factors of each
horse
- Applications
of softening stretches and physical
therapy exercises for enhancing
collection and "carriage of frame" for
the horse while ridden
- Traditional
snaffle bit training with emphasis on
collection, flexibility, and control
for all disciplines
- Training
and tuning horses of any age through
the 10 Step Program
- Practical
use and understanding of traditional
Californio Vaquero reining training
techniques
- Advancing
through a series of bits into the
finished bridle
- Effective
techniques for use of hands, with
details of handling reins, control, and
timing
- Improved
"harmony in the saddle" and breaking
hindering habits through self-awareness
exercises while on
horseback
- Practical
application of leg aids and body
control for safety while trail
riding
- Tack
and bit discussions
- Ownership
- picking the right horse for you
- Care
and management of horses and facilities
based on individual goals
- Health
care tips from experience
- Overview
of equine dentistry and the effect of
poor dental health on
performance
- Overview
of equine chiropractic adjustment
benefits
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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!
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