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Location: Savannah, Tennessee | I really enjoy clinics, I feel like it's a good place to get good information, drills and problem solving. We have a local trainer that does a couple of 2 day clinics each year and I really enjoy them, and feel like I get a lot out of them. However, I am looking to try some others too.
Who are your favorites? I went to a Connie Combs last spring and it was really disappointing to be honest. I don't feel like I got much of anything out of it for the $400. |
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Location: South Dakota | Paul Humphrey is a good teacher and horseman. |
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I have been to (2) Martha Josey clinics at her ranch. Not real great 1 on 1 BUT big confidence booster and gave me drive to want to go and do when I got home. Good vacation lol. I have also been to (1) Clinton Anderson clinic and it was AWESOME. |
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Location: Wasagaming, Manitoba, Canada | Ryan Lovendahl. He's incredibly talented with horses and amazing with people. He can really help people find their confidence and watching the transformation over the two days is so cool to see each time. I've hosted several clinics and have people who just keep their name permanently on the clinic list.
I know for me I'm pretty much one big ball of anxiety and had zero confidence in myself or my horse, his program and clinics made such a difference for me I can't even put it into words.
My favorite part of his clinics is that he's able to tailor it specifically to each horse and rider, whether you have a colt or a rodeo horse...or are new to the sport or a seasoned competitor you will get lots out of it. Really can't say enough about them.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Connie Combs is by far my favorite. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Craig Cameron. |
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Location: TN | I'm signed up for a Molly Powell clinic in April and I'm super pumped about it! |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | Clinton Anderson taught me things I didn't know after 20 years of messing with horses, foundational stuff that has been pivotal in my ability to train a horse. Before Clinton, I rode horses other people had trained. Since my first Clinton clinic about 7 years ago, I have trained my own barrel horses. Other clinicians may be the best for barrel racing, but Everyone who runs barrels should go to a Clinton clinic at LEAST once. Best money I ever, ever spent.
As for barrels, Ed Wright and Deana Kirkpatrick are great. Martha Josey clinics are for newbies, mostly. |
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| Dan and Vicki Reinhardt and Molly Powell. Would love to go to an Ed Wright or Ryan Lovendahl clinic! |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | sharon camarilo, jackie dube, dena kirkpatrick, kay blandford, dee butterfield and ed wright..........i really liked jackie and dena they both had some great views and storys and both were pretty easy to get along with..but clinic wise the only one i go back to is ed wright...........
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| HCrossCreek - 2015-01-22 10:32 PM
Clinton Anderson taught me things I didn't know after 20 years of messing with horses, foundational stuff that has been pivotal in my ability to train a horse. Before Clinton, I rode horses other people had trained. Since my first Clinton clinic about 7 years ago, I have trained my own barrel horses. Other clinicians may be the best for barrel racing, but Everyone who runs barrels should go to a Clinton clinic at LEAST once. Best money I ever, ever spent.
As for barrels, Ed Wright and Deana Kirkpatrick are great. Martha Josey clinics are for newbies, mostly.
Ditto to Clinton on horsemanship. He's black and white and doesn't sugar coat anything. I've been to two of his clinics in the past 10 years and definitely worth the money!
For barrel racing I have been to several and learned something from each one. I really want to try a Dena Clinic, especially if I could go to one where she has Ian Francis (Clinton's mentor) with her. |
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Location: North Dakota | Mark Bugni, Dena Kirkpatrick, Kristin Weaver Brown, and Jerri Mann. |
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Location: The edge of no where | I'd second Paul Humphrey - he's awesome at getting a horse broke and has some great exercises.
Love Ed Wright - if that's not a proven program, I don't know what is.
It's a bit out of your way, but if you ever get a chance to ride with Charlotte (Cunningham) Edwards - She's doing clinics in TX now and is AMAZING!
Josey's - very much geared at beginners.
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| BBKitamanCutter - 2015-01-22 9:11 PM Ryan Lovendahl. He's incredibly talented with horses and amazing with people. He can really help people find their confidence and watching the transformation over the two days is so cool to see each time. I've hosted several clinics and have people who just keep their name permanently on the clinic list.
I know for me I'm pretty much one big ball of anxiety and had zero confidence in myself or my horse, his program and clinics made such a difference for me I can't even put it into words.
My favorite part of his clinics is that he's able to tailor it specifically to each horse and rider, whether you have a colt or a rodeo horse...or are new to the sport or a seasoned competitor you will get lots out of it. Really can't say enough about them.
He's awesome. It's also really cool to see him get on everyones horse and instantly be able to make them look really good and read them. |
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work? |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | I have not been to one of his clinics but have sat down and talked to him about things... George Williamson. I have heard nothing but great things about him.
I am trying to get one of his clinics put together. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | bowersk - 2015-01-23 8:58 AM Dan and Vicki Reinhardt and Molly Powell. Would love to go to an Ed Wright or Ryan Lovendahl clinic!
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Location: Oklahoma | babiemox - 2015-01-23 11:30 AM Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work?
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Location: Lewisburg, Tennessee | KatieMac88 - 2015-01-22 8:40 PM I'm signed up for a Molly Powell clinic in April and I'm super pumped about it!
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Location: Wasagaming, Manitoba, Canada | Tle2424 - 2015-01-23 1:08 PM Where can you find a list of Ryans clinics?
He doesn't do very many, so you'd have to contact him and see. |
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | Tle2424 - 2015-01-23 12:08 PM Where can you find a list of Ryans clinics?
I know he is in Helena, MT this spring....if that helps at all :) |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | I have learned something important from every clinic I've ever attended.... taught by lots of folks. I continue to take private horsemanship lessons as I can and will as long as I ride. Clinton Anderson is flat out great regarding handling and training horses (I have been to 4 of his clinics). I was able to train my mare - the one I have now - who is a very alpha mare and with lots of TB can be flighty/reactive. She has fabulous manners, is extremely well broke, and people always comment on her manners. Without Clinton, I'd of never tackled a horse like her at my advanced age. My first clinic ever was two-weeks with Martha Josey in the early 70s. Very influential and positive two weeks spent riding and learning with her and R.E. (he worked on my roping). Not just about barrel racing, but horsemanship, attitude, professionalism, horse care, etc. I think you can learn something from every clinician and that you should never stop taking riding lessons to improve your basic horsemanship. (as an aside, most of the issues I see riders having with their horses at today's barrel races boil down to their lack of basic horsemanship / riding skills)
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Location: Tennessee | Clinton Anderson by a long shot! I've never been to one of his clinics but what I love about him is that even if you don't have his training series you can still learn ALOT just from watching his show on TV, its stuff YOU can actually teach your horse, unlike some people were they show you everything on a broke horse so you have no clue how to get there yourself. So I would look into getting his fundamentals series & then going to a clinic with him or even one of his certified clinicians.
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Location: lone star state | Buck Branaman for horsemanship. As for barrels I think it depends on your riding level and style. Some teach basics while others teach advanced and you will get more oyt of someone who has a similar riding style.
As for clinton anderson google his name. There are way to many horror stories out there for me to follow him and he is arrogant and condesending.... |
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| adding I went to a 2 day Kay Blanford and I learned a few things but I despised her. She was very egotistical to the students. Kept saying "see how I did that" "see how that was so easy" like we were dumb for not being able to figure it out. I also watched her try to get after a mare that was swinging her hind end on the first barrel and the mare fought back and so she backed down a little and said "see all you have to do is ________" when the mare was doing the exact same thing as when she first started. When I questioned her she said and I quote "whatever, just do what you want" in front of the rest of the class.... I was not impressed with her attitude. |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | firewaterfuelsme - 2015-01-23 7:31 PM Buck Branaman for horsemanship. As for barrels I think it depends on your riding level and style. Some teach basics while others teach advanced and you will get more oyt of someone who has a similar riding style. As for clinton anderson google his name. There are way to many horror stories out there for me to follow him and he is arrogant and condesending....
Clinton horror stories? Really? I've been to 4 clinics, and devoured his dvd's, including the barrel racing one with Sherry Cervi. I think of Clinton as super-confident, not arrogant....and if he is arrogant, he deserves to be, if just a bit. He's the absolute best teacher on the planet, and he is funny as all get out, but you have to put your pride aside when Clinton deals with you and your horse. I'm sorry you are missing out on the greatest clinician in the world just because you "heard horror stories"...watch for yourself. He's funny, an awesome communicator, and in the end, he gets the job done . 2 thumbs up for Clinton! last thing...googling anybody's name is a surefire way to learn a bunch of crap from the disgruntled few...not good research skills, my friend. |
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Location: Texas | I really LOVED the Jackie Jatzlau clinic I went to!! She is so easy to talk to and we literally talked about everything, on top of a bunch of riding time. She is there more than just the 1,2, or 3 days for the clinic, she is there to build a relationship and help you. When you ask a question there's no "We'll go over that later" even if that's not what she had planned right then she will get on it and answer your question/problem and make sure everyone understands. She knows so much about rodeo and futurities. Her style is so simple too. If you are afraid of hardwork or think winning is easy she is not for you because she fully believes in putting 110% into everything and you won't see any other barrel racer working harder than her. |
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Location: Nashvegas | Speaking of clinicians, Christy Loflin is coming to my area for a clinic. Has anybody been to one of her clinics? I am interested in going but wondered if it would be worth the price. Thank you! |
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Location: Savannah, Tennessee | I love Clintons dvd's but haven't been to a clinic, that sounds like something I really will try and get to soon. I would LOVE to be able to go to one at his ranch with his obstacle course and all of the things available there...haha I may be dreaming now....
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Location: where the wind blows | Longneck - 2015-01-23 12:01 PM babiemox - 2015-01-23 11:30 AM Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work? Hit up ACEINTHEHOLE... I think she's a big fan!
I'm good friends with Paul so I can answer any questions about his program. He is very into horsemanship. I love his program. He has a lot of fun exercises and drills he does that really keep a horse soft and relaxed on the pattern. He is about teaching the horse to properly use their body around a barrel. He has a DVD out. If you do a YouTube search of him Ridejg has posted a few video clips of him working with people at a clinic. Awesome clinician. And very talented horseman.
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Location: South Dakota | jkrm - 2015-01-24 9:50 AM Longneck - 2015-01-23 12:01 PM babiemox - 2015-01-23 11:30 AM Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work? Hit up ACEINTHEHOLE... I think she's a big fan!
Paul is a good friend of mine as well...and I second JKRM's thoughts....Paul is all about horsemanship first...barrels second. He has another dvd coming out this spring, it will be affordable, and focus on key points in a great turn.
Paul truly is a fan and lover of the horse, and it shows, and he wants his students to succeed, on happy horses. You will not go wrong in studying Paul's training methods.....and yes there are several You Tube clips of Paul's clinic in Aberdeen SD. |
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Location: Opelousas, LA | ridejg - 2015-01-24 11:07 AM jkrm - 2015-01-24 9:50 AM Longneck - 2015-01-23 12:01 PM babiemox - 2015-01-23 11:30 AM Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work? Hit up ACEINTHEHOLE... I think she's a big fan!
Paul truly is a fan and lover of the horse, and it shows, and he wants his students to succeed, on happy horses. You will not go wrong in studying Paul's training methods.....and yes there are several You Tube clips of Paul's clinic in Aberdeen SD.
What level of horse would you take to one of his clinics? If you took a well broke colt just starting to be patterned, would you get as much out of the clinic as you would if you took something already running? |
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Location: South Dakota | Barnmom - 2015-01-24 11:28 AM ridejg - 2015-01-24 11:07 AM jkrm - 2015-01-24 9:50 AM Longneck - 2015-01-23 12:01 PM babiemox - 2015-01-23 11:30 AM Those who have gone to Paul's clinics....can you tell me more about them? Is there some horsemanship in there or is it primarly barrel work? Hit up ACEINTHEHOLE... I think she's a big fan!
Paul truly is a fan and lover of the horse, and it shows, and he wants his students to succeed, on happy horses. You will not go wrong in studying Paul's training methods.....and yes there are several You Tube clips of Paul's clinic in Aberdeen SD.
I have seen Paul work with older horses that were just not very well grounded in their basics, and get them on the right path...although there are no quick fixes, he points them in the right direction.
As far as young horses go, as long as they have good forward motion, and know how to pick up their leads fairly easily, you will get a lot of benefit from his clinic.
Horses that are already running can benefit from the exercises, that help maintain a good turn, as well for those that are losing time in the turn, Paul has a keen eye as to what any horse needs to be quicker and more efficient. |
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Location: North Dakota | Delta Cowgirl - 2015-01-23 4:46 PM I have learned something important from every clinic I've ever attended.... taught by lots of folks. I continue to take private horsemanship lessons as I can and will as long as I ride. Clinton Anderson is flat out great regarding handling and training horses (I have been to 4 of his clinics). I was able to train my mare - the one I have now - who is a very alpha mare and with lots of TB can be flighty/reactive. She has fabulous manners, is extremely well broke, and people always comment on her manners. Without Clinton, I'd of never tackled a horse like her at my advanced age. My first clinic ever was two-weeks with Martha Josey in the early 70s. Very influential and positive two weeks spent riding and learning with her and R.E. (he worked on my roping). Not just about barrel racing, but horsemanship, attitude, professionalism, horse care, etc. I think you can learn something from every clinician and that you should never stop taking riding lessons to improve your basic horsemanship. (as an aside, most of the issues I see riders having with their horses at today's barrel races boil down to their lack of basic horsemanship / riding skills)
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Location: Opelousas, LA | Thank you Ridejg! |
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Location: Lewisburg, Tennessee | cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-24 2:44 PM Delta Cowgirl - 2015-01-23 4:46 PM I have learned something important from every clinic I've ever attended.... taught by lots of folks. I continue to take private horsemanship lessons as I can and will as long as I ride. Clinton Anderson is flat out great regarding handling and training horses (I have been to 4 of his clinics). I was able to train my mare - the one I have now - who is a very alpha mare and with lots of TB can be flighty/reactive. She has fabulous manners, is extremely well broke, and people always comment on her manners. Without Clinton, I'd of never tackled a horse like her at my advanced age. My first clinic ever was two-weeks with Martha Josey in the early 70s. Very influential and positive two weeks spent riding and learning with her and R.E. (he worked on my roping). Not just about barrel racing, but horsemanship, attitude, professionalism, horse care, etc. I think you can learn something from every clinician and that you should never stop taking riding lessons to improve your basic horsemanship. (as an aside, most of the issues I see riders having with their horses at today's barrel races boil down to their lack of basic horsemanship / riding skills) I AGREE.
I totally second agree! We've been putting on practice nights and jackpot barrel races at the place my husband trains out of and it literally makes me cringe some of the things I see...
As an aside, I'm having Molly Powell at our place in April for a clinic and am really excited after watching her horsemanship skills and training methods at Equifest last October.
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| I'm heading to 2 clinics in April - Molly Otto in Valley City, ND and Jane Melby in Nevis, MN.
I was supposed to ride at the clinic in Nevis with Jane last spring, but got bucked off a horse and tore my knee up two days before it! I still went and audited, and am really excited to ride with her. Sitting and watching everyone from the beginning to the end, it was awesome to see how much their skills as jockeys improved!
I'm SUPER excited for the clinic with Molly. She's an outstanding trainer and jockey. I'm hoping I can learn to feel a horse the way she does! |
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Location: SE Louisiana | Growing up I was always a big fan of Ray Hunt... I know he does not do it anymore but Lee Smith carries on in his name...She is good too.. |
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Location: Willows, CA | Ray Hunt was a great friend and mentor for many years. I started colts with him, some of them his, and think of him every day. Now that Ray is gone, I really feel that Buster McLaury reminds me more of Ray and his ability to communicate what he is doing than anyone else. I can almost close my eyes and hear Ray when Buster talks. If you don't really have the fundamentals of horsemanship you will really be limited on how far you can go with any performance discipline. On this note, the Legacy of Legends event in Ft Worth is happening March 6, 7, and 8th. This is a great chance for people to see and visit with those who worked directly with Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance. I will be doing the Nutrition part of the event on Saturday morning at 9am in the W. R. Watt Arena. |
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Location: kansas | cwgrl536 - 2015-01-24 9:09 AM Speaking of clinicians, Christy Loflin is coming to my area for a clinic. Has anybody been to one of her clinics? I am interested in going but wondered if it would be worth the price. Thank you!
I don't want this to come off wrong, because I don't mean it this way.... BUT... My honest opinion without ever being around her or going to any of her clinics, I think you could get more for your money going to someone else's clinic rather than hers. That is not meant to be a knock on her at all, but that is with the limited knowledge I have about her that she has not been around horses and barrel racing as long as some. Not saying that you won't learn something, but I would rather spend money with someone who has a long history not only with barrel racing but also starting and fixing horses as well.
Once again, this is not trying to be negative, it is just my personal feelings.
But also, if the clinic were cheap enough you will ALWAYS learn something from anyone if you are willing to open up your mind and ears. I just wouldn't pay as much for some then people with years of experience. |
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| RaNdI sUe - 2015-01-27 12:13 PM cwgrl536 - 2015-01-24 9:09 AM Speaking of clinicians, Christy Loflin is coming to my area for a clinic. Has anybody been to one of her clinics? I am interested in going but wondered if it would be worth the price. Thank you! I don't want this to come off wrong, because I don't mean it this way.... BUT... My honest opinion without ever being around her or going to any of her clinics, I think you could get more for your money going to someone else's clinic rather than hers. That is not meant to be a knock on her at all, but that is with the limited knowledge I have about her that she has not been around horses and barrel racing as long as some. Not saying that you won't learn something, but I would rather spend money with someone who has a long history not only with barrel racing but also starting and fixing horses as well.
Once again, this is not trying to be negative, it is just my personal feelings.
But also, if the clinic were cheap enough you will ALWAYS learn something from anyone if you are willing to open up your mind and ears. I just wouldn't pay as much for some then people with years of experience.
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Location: Where I am happiest | With any clinician I think it's very importat to ask yourself, "Have they been successful on MULTIPLE horses? Did they train those horses? Or jump on already trained horses or horse? I see people giving clinics who have bought a horse already trained, do good on THAT horse, then start giving clinics. Go to those who have a long list of horses they have TRAINED, and won on. |
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Location: Austin, Texas, where it can get really weird!! | CrossCreek - 2015-01-23 10:40 PM
firewaterfuelsme - 2015-01-23 7:31 PM Buck Branaman for horsemanship. As for barrels I think it depends on your riding level and style. Some teach basics while others teach advanced and you will get more oyt of someone who has a similar riding style. As for clinton anderson google his name. There are way to many horror stories out there for me to follow him and he is arrogant and condesending....
Clinton horror stories? Really? I've been to 4 clinics, and devoured his dvd's, including the barrel racing one with Sherry Cervi. I think of Clinton as super-confident, not arrogant....and if he is arrogant, he deserves to be, if just a bit. He's the absolute best teacher on the planet, and he is funny as all get out, but you have to put your pride aside when Clinton deals with you and your horse. I'm sorry you are missing out on the greatest clinician in the world just because you "heard horror stories"...watch for yourself. He's funny, an awesome communicator, and in the end, he gets the job done . 2 thumbs up for Clinton! last thing...googling anybody's name is a surefire way to learn a bunch of crap from the disgruntled few...not good research skills, my friend.
There were some riders that went to audit an Anderson clinic here and they said he smelled strongly of alcohol and slurred his words the whole time along with offensive racial comments. |
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