|
|
|
We have two
locations in Oregon & Arizona and offer 4
different main classes:
- From
Foundation to Finished - Bridle Horsemanship
- Reined
Cow Working
- Trail
Riders Training & Horsemanship
- Ladies
Only
- Practical Horsemanship with Beverly
Howe
In addition,
we offer other informal custom
workshop/clinics.
All
follow the same concepts and philosophy of our From
Foundation to Finished -10 Step Training Program
taught in our original
full FFF Horsemanship Reinsman
Course.
Focusing on particular areas to give our students
the opportunity to reach their particular goals,
building from one subject to another with their
horse. In this way we can better reach the needs of
all our students, no matter the level of
experience, encouraging return rider
participation and personal goal setting for
ones horsemanship. We develop riders who are
competent well rounded, versatile horsemen, well
versed in in fine aspects of true horsemanship.
New!
Month-Long Horsemanship Training Sessions
In
2010 we are offering a new & special program
for dedicated students of horsemanship, offering a
month-long Extended Horsemanship Training session
for the first time. Click
Here
for more info.
|
Sign Up Now
&
$ave
...... Prices still at 2008 Rates! .....
Wil
& Beverly Howe's
School of Fine Horsemanship
The
West's Best Kept Secret….Where Cowboys become
Horseman
~2010
Schools in Oregon~
The following
sessions are held at our Home Ranch in Richland, Oregon
541-893-6535 (May- Nov)
Sign up now! or Schedule your own private
clinic!
2010 New Fall
WHR Schedule: 3- Day Weekend Series, Fall Colors Retreat
& Cow Horse Field Trip…
This fall
we’re offering a two part From Foundation to
Finished Horsemanship Course, so if you wish to fit into
these, you can complete the FFF course in two 3-day weekend
sessions. Plug into any one of these horsemanship courses,
and do part or all. For those of you, local to the NW, these
classes are staggered to fall on weekends, and some abut one
another so you can stay over and continue with the next
course offered. For more scheduling options/ private
sessions contact: Beverly at 541-893-6535.
September 10-12
(arrival
day Thursday after 4:00pm, September 9)
From Foundation
to Finished Part 1
- Three days
covering The Establishing Leadership - Horse Psychology,
Groundwork, Round Penning, Hobble Training & the
essentials of our Biting Up Exercises and… the
Collection & Control Steps 1-5 of Wil’s 10 Step
Program. An interactive, positive approach and
transformation of horse & rider/handler relationship.
The Foundation you and your horse have never known, rebuilt
stronger than ever!
Fee:
$975.
10% Prepay
Discount! 50% Deposit, balance due 60 days prior to class
start. Regular Payment Plan:1/3 Deposit & 2 payments of
1/3 due 60 and 30 days prior to class start. Return Riders
30% Discount! Due in full 60 days prior to class
start.
September
24-26
(arrival
day Thursday after 4:00pm, September 23)
From
Foundation to Finished Part 2
- Three days
covering Wil’s second half of building on that
Foundation with his 10 Step Program, Exercises 6-10.
Advancing into neck reining and going through a series of
bits “Beyond the Snaffle Bit” that refine
communication in preparation for going into the full bridle.
Including bit discussions, concepts and demonstrations,
working on understanding the “feel”& reining
techniques used with the different types of full ported
finished bits & romel reins, sharing the California
bridle horse history and training techniques.
Fee:
$975.
10% Prepay
Discount! 50% Deposit, balance due 60 days prior to class
start. Regular Payment Plan:1/3 Deposit & 2 payments of
1/3 due 60 and 30 days prior to class start. Return Riders
30% Discount! Due in full 60 days prior to class
start.
September
27-29
(arrival
day Sunday after 4:00pm, September 26)
3- day Reined
Cow Working Class-
Three days of Wil's fundamentals for training the working
cow horse, geared for cow horse enthusiasts of any level and
their horses. Includes basic to advanced horse handling
skills while working cattle. Learn everything about the
right start on cattle: driving, reading, herding, holding
and sorting for competition cow horse, ranch versatility,
penning, sorting, cutting or ranch work. (From Foundation to
Finished Course prior is recommended, but not
mandatory)
Fee:
$1300.
10% Prepay
Discount! 50% Deposit, balance due 60 days prior to class
start.
Regular Payment Plan:1/3 Deposit & 2 payments of 1/3 due
60 and 30 days prior to class start. Return Riders 30%
Discount! Due in full 60 days prior to class
start.
October 18-21
(arrival
day Sunday after 4:00pm, October 17)
4-Day Fall
Colors Mountain Trail Horsemanship Retreat
- Join us for
a relaxing, fun and yet challenging 4 days of
“horsemanship in the mountains”, everything about
safe mountain trail riding , including prep-work and
training tactics for performance trail riding, while
enjoying the changing Autumn colors of our nearby mountains
and canyons. We have some added fun things to throw in the
mix always teaching you and your horse new things!
“Keep your horse thinking and his thoughts will be
yours!”
Fee:
$1300.
10% Prepay
Discount! 50% Deposit, balance due 60 days prior to class
start.
Regular Payment Plan:1/3 Deposit & 2 payments of 1/3 due
60 and 30 days prior to class start. Return Riders 30%
Discount! Due in full 60 days prior to class
start.
October 22-25
(arrival
day Wednesday after 4:00pm, October 21)
4- day Reined
Cow Working Class plus IRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Finals
Field Trip -
Three days of
Wil's fundamentals for training the working cow horse,
geared for cow horse enthusiasts of any level and their
horses. Includes basic to advanced horse handling skills
while working cattle. Learn everything about the right start
on cattle: driving, reading, herding, holding and sorting
for competition working cow horse, ranch versatility,
penning, sorting, cutting or ranch work. Then stay over on
Sunday and join us on a field trip day to the IRCHA Snaffle
Bit Futurity Finals, in Boise Idaho. The finest Reined Cow
Horse show in our local area, with top contenders from all
over the country showing their best young cow horses. Get
ring-side lessons & pointers as Wil helps his students
see what works and what doesn’t. An educational fun
time for the true cow horse fan or “wanna be” cow
horse fan! (From Foundation to Finished Course prior is
recommended, but not mandatory)
Fee:
$1350.
10% Prepay
Discount! 50% Deposit, balance due 60 days prior to class
start.
Regular Payment Plan:1/3 Deposit & 2 payments of 1/3 due
60 and 30 days prior to class start. Return Riders 30%
Discount! Due in full 60 days prior to class
start.
Remember,
becoming a horseman and accomplishing your dream with your
horse, no matter where you are in that journey, it takes an
investment of time and patience, attributes seldom founds
these days. Building a “good horse” and acquiring
the skills to pursue an activity and do it well with your
horse are the rewards we can deliver on that road. Being
traditionalists, western Vaquero style Bridle horse
trainers, we know no other way to speed the process, than to
take your horsemanship one step at a time, return to the
roots, explore the depths of the foundational aspects of
true horsemanship and then build, challenge and advance you
and your horse towards refinement…let us show you the
way. Step out of the “rat race” and enjoy the
process… you’ll enjoy the ride.
|
|
