We have two locations in Oregon & Arizona and offer 4 different main classes:

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 Bridle Horsemanship 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 the fine aspects of true horsemanship.

New! Month-Long Horsemanship Training Sessions
We are now 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.


Come Ride the Old West
with Wil & Beverly...

Winter 2012 School Sessions
Southwest OutPost
Cochise, Arizona

For Arizona School Details & Accommodations Click Here

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Foundation to Finished Progressive Horsemanship 2 Part - 3 Day Series

The same full course, including Wil's 10 Step to Success Training Program advancing “Beyond the Snaffle Bit".... Specializing in the Art of Finishing Horses in the Full Bridle spread over 2, 3-day sessions a month apart. Click Here or details.


January 9, 10 & 11 Part 1
(arrival day Sunday Jan. 8 after 4:00 pm)
February 6, 7 & 8 Part 2
(arrival day Sunday Feb. 5 after 4:00 pm)
Fees: Part 1 $1025 Part 2 $1025 Limited Spectator Special $100/day includes Lunch

Prepay 10% Discount! - 50% Deposit, full balance due 60 days prior to class start Payments: 30% Deposit & 2 payment plan of 30% due 60 and 30 days prior to class start.

Lunch, horse board included


January 9-14 2012 - From Foundation to Finished Bridle-Horsemanship Course. (arrival day Sunday January 8 after 4:00 pm)

Our original, week long, comprehensive course, including Wil’s horse psychology, 10 step Training Program advancing “Beyond the Snaffle Bit”. Specializing in the Art of Finishing Horses into the Full Bridle. A journey in refinement. A complete program of horsemanship for starting, training, advancing and tuning the older broke horse. “Hands on” everything horses from A to Z !
Click Here for details.
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.


*Optional 2-4-6 Day Format

Fees: $1,950 (30% Deposit to hold position, & 2 payments of $650 Due: Dec. 1 & Jan. 1)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1,755 (Total Due: December 8)
Return Rider Discount Price: $1,365 (Total Due: December 8)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $975. (Total Due: December 8)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


January 15-17, 2012 -

3 day Reined CowHorse Course - Fundamentals of

Cow Working. (arrival day Saturday 14 after 4:00 pm)


3 days of Wil’s fundamentals for training the working cowhorse, geared for cowhorse 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: reading driving, herding, to cutting, holding, sorting, boxing & fence work for competition working cow horse, sorting, cutting or ranch work. (From Foundation to Finished Course prior is recommended, but not required) Click here for details.
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

Fees: $1300 (30% Deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $433 due Nov. 14 & Dec. 14)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1170. (Total Due: December 14)
Return Rider Discount Price: $915. (Total Due: November 14)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $650. (Total Due: November 14)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


January 9-17 2012 Combined 10 Day Course (FFF & Cow Work)
(arrival day Sunday Jan. 8 after 4:00pm )

Fees: $3075 (30% Deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $1025 Due: Nov. 8 & Dec. 8)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $2895 (Total Due: December 8)
Return Rider Discount Price: $2,150 (Total Due: December 8)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $650. (Total Due: December 8)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


January 21- 25 2012 - Outback-Trail Training & Horsemanship Course
(arrival day Friday Jan. 20 after 4:00pm )

5 Day
safety prep & situation tactics training & horsemanship for all phases of pleasure trail riding, including country roadside riding and rough terrain/desert/mountain trails. Including conditioning horse & rider to handle "spooky" obstacles or challenging situations as well as navigating through rocks, creeks, sandy washes, over logs, bridges, etc. We'll also cover hobble & squaw hobble training, highline tying, trail tack uses & applications. Geared for horse people interested in better performance from their horse on the trail or in trail competitions & want to gain confidence building skills for both horse & rider. Challenging, fun and exciting new skills for any level. Receive practical "hands on" experience while riding in the scenic Dragoon Mountains and Cochise Stronghold country of southeast Arizona.
Click here for details.
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

Fees: $1,650 (30% deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $550 Due: Nov. 20 & Dec. 20)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discount
Prepayment Discount Price: $1,485 (Total Due: November 20)
Return Rider Discount Price: $1,155 (Total Due: November 20)

Add $250 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


Return Riders! Extreme Outback Trail Ride A three-day option for our advanced Return Riders has been added to the end of our January 21-25 Trail Training course.
January 24,25,26. (Three-day Return Rider Trail Special $750)


February 6-11 2012 - From Foundation to Finished Bridle-Horsemanship Course. (arrival day Sunday Feb. 5 after 4:00 pm)

Our original, week long, comprehensive course, including Wil’s horse psychology, 10 step Training Program advancing “Beyond the Snaffle Bit”. Specializing in the Art of Finishing Horses into the Full Bridle. A journey in refinement. A complete program of horsemanship for starting, training, advancing and tuning the older broke horse. “Hands on” everything horses from A to Z !
Click Here for details.
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.


*Optional 2-4-6 Day Format

Fees: $1,950 (30% Deposit to hold position, & 2 payments of $650 Due: Dec. 5 & Jan. 5)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1,755 (Total Due: December 5)
Return Rider Discount Price: $1,365 (Total Due: By December 5)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $975. (Total Due: December 5)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


February 12-14 2012

3 day Reined CowHorse Course - Fundamentals of

Cow Working. (arrival day Saturday Feb. 11 after 4:00 pm)


3 days of Wil’s fundamentals for training the working cowhorse, geared for cowhorse 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: reading driving, herding, to cutting, holding, sorting, boxing & fence work for competition working cow horse, sorting, cutting or ranch work. (From Foundation to Finished Course prior is recommended, but not required)
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

Fees: $1300 (30% Deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $433 due Dec. 11 & Jan. 11)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1170. (Total Due: December 11)
Return Rider Discount Price: $915. (Total Due: December 11)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $650. (Total Due: December 11)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


February 6-14 2012 Combined 10 Day Course (FFF & Cow Work)
(arrival day Sunday Feb. 5 after 4:00pm )

Fees: $3075 (30% Deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $1025 Due: Dec. 5 & Jan. 5)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $2895 (Total Due: December 5)
Return Rider Discount Price: $2,150 (Total Due: December 5)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $650. (Total Due: December 5)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


February 24-27 2012 - Ladies Only - Practical Horsemanship with Beverly.
(arrival day Thursday February 23 after 4:00 pm)

An intimate & fun 4 days of relationship & confidence building for you and your horse, for women only. Learn a positive & practical approach to getting the most out of your horse activities, covering ground work to advanced riding skills. Including tapping your inner abilities and developing self awareness through bodywork exercises with your horse, arena horsemanship, group & one on one riding lessons & trail riding!
Saddle Up and ride like you've always dreamed of!

Click Here for details! Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

Fees: $1,300 ( 30% deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $433 Due: Dec. 23 & Jan. 23)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1,170 (Total Due: December 23)
Return Rider Discount Price: $915 (Total Due: December 23)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $650 (Total Due: December 23)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


NEW! March 12-16 2012 - WANTED COWGIRLS ONLY!
Progressive Performance Horsemanship with Beverly Howe.

(Arrival day Sunday March 11 after 4:00 pm)

If you're performance & horse are lacking and at a lull, and you're looking to step up and move ahead in your horsemanship… join Beverly Howe and let her guide you and your horse through a process that'll hone your skills, sharpen your awareness and give you techniques so the results you want.. can be achieved!

For able Horsewomen wanting to ramp up your performance, run faster times, score higher, receive more blue ribbons, ride prettier, "out-think " your horse and reach "total unity" in the saddle… then this is the experience for you! Come learn the secrets for peak performance & safety, no matter what your event, sport or recreation . Cowgirls!… Step up into a deep stirrup and come along for the ride! Arena Schooling, Trail Blazin' & Cow Chasin'…the WHR Way! …it's a full week of dust, sweat and spurs… plus a lot of fun! Click Here for details!
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

Fees: $1,950 ( 30% deposit to hold position, 2 payments of $650 Due: Jan. 11 & Feb. 11)

Save $ Now! Pre Pay Discounts!
Prepayment Discount Price: $1,755 (Total Due: January 11)
Return Rider Discount Price: $1,365 (Total Due: January 11)
*Repeat Return Rider Discount $975 (Total Due: January 11)
(*for students who have attended more than 2 classes)

Add $300 for WHR Horse Rental Fee


March 24- 26 2012 Return Riders Versatility Round Up Challenge Special!
(Arrival day Friday March 23 after 4:00pm)

3 Days of Versatility work on the horses, hone your skill and your horses while having a lot fun fellowshipping in the corral with other former WHR students! We'll be schooling our dry work, working patterns, sorting cattle, ranch roping & trying new obstacle work, challenging one another in the different events! You and your horse will only be as good as the company you keep… so let's step it up!... keep learning and keep reaching for refinement! We're here to move you along the WHR way!
Arrival BBQ Dinner, Lunch & horse board included.

3 Day Return Rider Versatility Weekend $795 (Call for details, availability, Special Discounts).

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.

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