Clinic Participants' Testimonials:
We just wanted to give you some feedback on the clinic we attended with Aaron this past weekend. Of course we have seen Aaron on RFDTV and felt that he was a good horseman, rider, & TV show host,
but we did not have experience with him personally, or as a clinician. After this weekend, we were impressed.
Aaron had a significant challenge to overcome right off the bat. He did so expertly! Our cow horse clinic had an extremely diverse range of horses, riders, and abilities/ experience levels. Aaron was able to quickly see what each horse and each rider needed, and address to their individual needs. He did this so effortlessly that I suspect
most of the participants didn't even recognize how hard that is.
Aaron is a natural communicator. Helping people understand what it is you "feel" in a horses movement and the subtle corrections made moment to moment can be close to impossible. Aaron was able to accomplish this. He helped those of us who were more advanced with positioning and shaping our horses for more successful cow work. Those of us with less experience he helped with things as simple as the rhythm of riding. His patience is tremendous. Two very long days, with so much variety in participants, is bound to be taxing, but Aaron never appeared frustrated. He was kind in his corrections of mistakes that were made, and took as much time as each individual needed for improvement.
To summarize, Aaron is unusual in the world of horsemen and clinician's in that he has both the ability to communicate well with horses and with people. We thoroughly enjoyed participating in the clinic, and have already started to improve our horses since we got home.
Thanks,
Dr. Philip & Dr. Jennifer S., clinic participants
Just want to thank Aaron & the rest of the crew for the clinic in Jonesboro last weekend. That was our 1st exposure to cows, etc & Aaron made Jessie & I feel like we were as important to him as the people competing in cow classes. I will probably never compete in any cow classes, but I think if I want to go gather cows, I will be able to do a much better job.
If Aaron ever does any Horsemanship clinics, I would sure be interested in knowing about them. He is very knowledgeable for a young man & helped everyone on the level they were on, not just the people that knew what they were doing, but trying to get better. He spent a lot of time with each person & I think everyone felt like he was really interested in them & helping them learn more.
Thanks again to Aaron & the rest of you for a great clinic & thanks sooo much for not taking more people & keeping it at the 15 people.
—Lee, clinic participant
What a great Clinic!!! Learned so, so very much and had a lot of fun; how often can you say that about a clinic. Aaron Ralston truly wants to help each rider do their best and get the best out of their horse. I've been to other clinics over the past several years and this was without a doubt the best clinic with the most helpful instructor! Thank you Aaron, Brad and JB - Cow Horse Productions Rules!!
—Carol, clinic host and participant
It was awesome baby!!
Okay, let me be honest – this past weekend was one of the most favorite times of my whole entire life!
To prove to myself that I do have a little cowboy in me is pretty fun. Some folks might not get that that is a good thing...but I do.
I feel that I have direction when I ride at the barn now.
I talked to Marc yesterday and told him he was in for a long (fun) summer working with me. Instead of a clinic, retreat, boot-camp,
I'll now call it..."Dream Work."
Aaron, you and Brad sure make a great team. I wish you guys all the best in your very bright...and very profitable future!
Thank you for it all!
—Mimi, clinic participant
