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.

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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.

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