Horsemanship Clinics "The Ride Way"
"The Ride Way" horsemanship clinics provide opportunities for recreational and emerging competitive riders to learn and develop new handling techniques. Small groups, lead by skilled professionals and qualified experts, provide an enhanced personal learning experience to participants.
For additional information about any of the upcoming clinics or to register, contact Brad Zanin at 970-274-4346 or brad@cowhorseproductions.com.
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Upcoming 2012 Clinics and Exhibitions:
We are currently taking reservations for our clinic Calhan, Colorado. Registration for the remaining clinics will open in the next couple of weeks so please check back soon. Thanks for your patience!
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February 23 – 26, 2012 |
Horse World ExpoState Farm Show Complex Harrisburg, Pennsylvania www.horseworldexpo.com/PAmain.shtml
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March 15, 20129:00 am – 5:00 pm
THIS CLINIC IS FULL |
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Ride with a Reason Horse ClinicHost: Four States Ag Expo Montezuma County Fairgrounds (3 miles east of Cortez on Highway 160) Cortez, CO
Aaron will teach his signature approach to holding purpose and meaning for the horse to better understand why we ask them to do what we do. Aaron will work on reining maneuvers as well as basic body control through different exercises and drills and through the use of a CowTrac™ Mechanical Cow.
Limited to 10 riders.
Cost: $150 per rider (Note: an additional $5 will be collected at the gate by the Expo when they check health papers)
To register for this clinic, click here. If you have questions, you may contact Brad Zanin at brad@cowhorseproductions.com or (970) 274-4346
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March 16 – 18, 2012 |
Montezuma County Fairgrounds (3 miles east of Cortez on Highway 160) Cortez, CO
Twice daily arena presentations by Aaron. His topics will include:
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April 6 – 8, 2012Friday: 2:00–5:00 pm Sat & Sun: 9:00–4:00 pm |
Reined Cowhorse Clinic with Dave Dillman and Aaron RalstonDave Dillman Performance Horses 23486 Scott Road Calhan, CO
Dave and Aaron will cover reined work and cattle work including herd, fence and box work.
Limited to 16 riders
Stalls are available at the El Paso County Fairgrounds – (719) 520-7880
Host Hotel: Econo Lodge in Calhan, CO – (719) 347-9589
To register for this clinic, click here. If you have questions, you may contact Brad Zanin at brad@cowhorseproductions.com or (970) 274-4346 or at (719) 495-9433 or islemist@msn.com
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April 12 – 15, 2012 |
Equine Affaire OhioOhio Expo Center Columbus, Ohio
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April 20 – 22, 2012 |
Midwest Horse FairAlliant Energy Center Madison, WI
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May 18 – 20, 2012 |
The Ride Way Clinic: Cattle WorkingHost: Beth Kelley Shamrock Stables/Arena Augusta, Maine (207) 485-1044
All Participants are REQUIRED to have copies of your current Coggins and Valid Health Certificate for the horse that is attending the clinic faxed to Cow Horse Productions office (970-925-8813) prior to the clinic date.
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May 26 – 27, 2012 |
The Ride Way Clinic: Cattle WorkingHost: Ray and Karen Page Bosque Farms Rodeo Association Arena 1040 Arena Road Bosque Farms, New Mexico
All Participants are REQUIRED to have copies of your current Coggins and Valid Health Certificate for the horse that is attending the clinic faxed to Cow Horse Productions office (970-925-8813) prior to the clinic date.
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June 1 – 3, 2012 |
AmerEquine Festival of the HorseFort Worth, Texas
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June 29 – July 1, 2012 |
Intermountain EquifestEastern Idaho Fairgrounds Blackfoot Idaho More information coming soon!
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July 7 – 8, 2012 |
The Ride Way Clinic: Cattle WorkingHost: Jean Marie Coppola County Line Stables/Arena 985 State Hwy. 67 Amsterdam, New York (518) 842-2978
All Participants are REQUIRED to have copies of your current Coggins and Valid Health Certificate for the horse that is attending the clinic faxed to Cow Horse Productions office (970-925-8813) prior to the clinic date.
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July 14 – 15, 2012 |
Ride with a Reason: Performance Principles with emphasis on CowTrac System HorsemanshipHosts: Lynn and Steve Decker (email cowgirldecker@yahoo.com) 733 Zion Church Rd. Crockett, VA 24323
Price: $450 per participant; $400 if paid by May 14th Auditors/Spectators: $25/day or $40/weekend
Hookups: $25 per day Horse/Arena/Cow Fees: $10 per horse/day Nightly Boarding Fees: $15 per horse/night, includes shavings NOTE: We have 6 matted stalls, paddocks, and plenty of pasture available. Please contact Dream Weaver Farms to check on availability before paying for your clinic.
All Participants are REQUIRED to have copies of your current Coggins and Valid Health Certificate for the horse that is attending the clinic faxed to Cow Horse Productions office (970-925-8813) prior to the clinic date.
Nearby Hotels: Comfort Suites: 276-228-1234 Country Inn: 276-223-1058 EconoLodge: 276-228-5525 Hampton Inn: 276-228-6090 Best Western: 276-228-7300 Cripple Creek Bed & Breakfast (no kids or dogs allowed): 276-626-2000
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October 13 – 14, 2012 |
The Ride Way Clinic: Cattle WorkingHost: Nathan Wells Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas (870) 972-2053
All Participants are REQUIRED to have copies of your current Coggins and Valid Health Certificate for the horse that is attending the clinic faxed to Cow Horse Productions office (970-925-8813) prior to the clinic date.
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Past Clinics: |
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November 10–13, 2011 |
Equine AffaireWest Springfield, MA www.equineaffaire.com/massachusetts/
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October 3, 2011 |
The Ride Way ClinicHost: People Helping Horses
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October 1–2, 2011 |
The Ride Way Clinic: Riding with a ReasonHost: People Helping Horses
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September 9–11, 2011 |
Cow Working ClinicPine Top RanchMendenhall, Mississipi
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July 8–10, 2011 |
Cow Working ClinicCounty Line Stables/ArenaAmsterdam, New York
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June 17, 2011 |
Private ClinicTopeka, Kansas
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June 18–19, 2011
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Cow Play and Horsemanship with Aaron RalstonClinic hosted by Saddle & SirloinKansas City, Missouri
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May 20–22, 2011 |
Horsemanship and Competition Preparation ClinicShamrock Stables/ArenaWest Gardiner, Maine
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April 29–May 1, 2011 |
Mane EventRed Deer, Canada
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April 23–24, 2011
9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily |
Working Cow Horse ClinicArkansas State UniversityJonesboro, Arkansas
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April 15–17, 2011 |
Horse 3 EventBrandon, Manitoba, Canada
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March 11–13, 2011 |
Rocky Mountain Horse ExpoDenver, ColoradoRocky Mountain Horse Expo
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February 25–27, 2011 |
Reining and Working Cow Horse Clinic at LATIGO Indoor Arena in Elbert, Colorado |
February 11–13, 2011 |
Equifest of KansasWichita, KansasKansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas |
January 15–16, 2011
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Working Cow Horse ClinicPueblo, ColoradoCactus Creek Ranch |
November 11–14, 2010 |
Equine Affaire in W. Springfield, Massachusetts |
October 22–24, 2010 |
The Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair Chilliwack, BC Canada |
October 8, 2010 followed by Ranch Sorting Event on October 9, 2010 |
Ranch Sorting ClinicsBelen, New Mexicohosted by Ray and Karen Page |
October 2–3, 2010 |
Clinic hosted by Saddle & SirloinKansas City, Missouri |
July 15–18, 2010 |
"The Ride in Rifle" coproduced by Cow Horse Productions and Colorado Quarter Horse Show Association
NRCHA Classes NVRHA/AQHA Versatility Clinics and Show AQHA Cowhorse and Reining Classes |
June 18–19, 2010 |
Cow Horse Productions and Racing in the Rockies are bringing Ranch Sorting to the Western Slope |
May 22–23, 2010 |
Clinic hosted by Tanament StablesBenton, Pennsylvania |
May 7–9, 2010 |
Colt Starting Clinic at Walsh Quarter HorsesMontrose, CO |
April 8–11, 2010 |
Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio
Aaron Ralston will do demonstrations on freestyle reining and giving your horse a job. Aaron will also instruct an "Every Step Counts" Trail clinic (www.equineaffaire.com) |
April 3, 2010 |
Reining Clinic sponsored by WSRHA in Eagle, Colorado |
March 11–12, 2010 |
Cow Camp and Free Rein ClinicElk Ridge, Utah |
March 6–7, 2010 |
Walsh Quarter HorsesMontrose, CO |
October 24–25, 2009 |
Summerberg Ranch, Uli and Marion HöschlerD 51688 Wipperfürth, Germany |
October 17–18, 2009 |
H & D Schulz Quarter HorsesA 2700 Wr. Neustadt, Austria |
October 10–11, 2009 |
Dünser Quarter HorsesA 6830 Rankweil, Austria |
August 22–23, 2009 |
Moon Run RanchSnowmass, CO |
July 11–12, 2009 |
Colt Starting ClinicWalsh Quarter HorsesMontrose, CO |
April 25–26, 2009 |
C Lazy U RanchGranby, CO 80446 |
April 11, 2009 |
Walsh Quarter HorsesMontrose, CO |












