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| I am debating going to a Josey clinic this fall. I just got started in barrel racing and am taking general western horsemanship lessons but the individual I work with is not specifically trained in barrels. I am hoping to find a clinic to establish a good foundation as it has been basically impossible for me to find anyone in my area that has barrel specific experience and would provide lessons. I am nervous picking a clinic because I will have only been working on the pattern for just under a year by the time the clinic would happen and I don't want to end up in a clinic where the best bloodlines and a lot of experience is preferred. I do spend a lot of time watching youtube videos by various trainers to try to ensure I am doing things correctly but that only goes so far. Thoughts? |
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| I used to be able to ride but being old and having a bad wreck really destroyed my confidence. I went to the BACK TO SCHOOL clinic. I can't tell you how much it helped me. Lots of saddle time. A lot of people who had not ridden much. As a matter of fact, I was thinking about going to another clinic today. I have been to other clinics but Joseys is my favorite. They have been doing clinics for 51 years now and do them well and know how to do them. I will say you get out of a clinic what you put into it. Go with the attitude that you are going to learn as much as you can and listen carefully |
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Location: Texas | I would definitely recommend a Josey clinic. I have been twice & am considering going again. You will learn something every time. |
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| Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!! I am 29 and just now getting into this side of riding and feel so far behind everyone else's knowledge level since it seems like typically people have been racing since they could sit on a horse haha. |
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| Tell you what, let me know when you are coming and I will try to go too. Can't in the near future because of emergency expenses of the large large kind but would be ok in few months. $1600 route canal and neighbor's dog nearly killed my mini Aussie $700 plus. |
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Location: Mississippi | I have gone to Josey Clinics since I was young and would definitely recommend especially if you are just getting started. They teach great fundamentals! Lots of saddle time but depending on what clinic you go to (Team Josey or at the Ranch), expect a good bit of just sitting in the saddle waiting your turn. I went to a Thanksgiving Clinic at the ranch and I thought it was just a little too crowded. You do get one on one time but it is pretty short compared to the time you spend waiting your turn. And if you don't really have any issues, the one on one time is quick. BUT, you do learn alot also but watching them help others. I don't think you will regret going to one! |
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| Streakysox: Thank you so much for the offer. After checking the schedule and now understanding the difference, I am actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma in the fall. I would love to get up to the Ranch but I would be prohibited because of money and my job's schedule for quite a while.
Turtleaut: Thanks!! I was actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma later this fall. Have you been to a team Josey? Is there a difference in quality between the ones hosted at the Ranch and the Team Josey? |
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Location: Mississippi | I have only been to one at the ranch but the Team Joseys are good too and I seem to like them a little better as there aren't quite as many people (at least the ones that I have been to here in MS). We did a few more drills at the ranch but I think you will get alot out of a Team Josey one too! |
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Location: NE TX | EagleJess - 2017-03-06 9:31 AM
Streakysox: Thank you so much for the offer. After checking the schedule and now understanding the difference, I am actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma in the fall. I would love to get up to the Ranch but I would be prohibited because of money and my job's schedule for quite a while.
Turtleaut: Thanks!! I was actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma later this fall. Have you been to a team Josey? Is there a difference in quality between the ones hosted at the Ranch and the Team Josey?
I went to a clinic at the ranch but from my understanding it is Ty, Lisa, and the others so you still get all the help you would've gotten at the ranch but I don't think Martha and RE travel much anymore.
You will learn a lot especially if you are just starting out. It was a very good experience for me and I've been in the barrel racing world for about 10 years.
Once you have been to a clinic you can attend Reunion which is the first weekend in May. It is a LOT of fun. Probably one of the most looked forward to races for a lot of racers. If you are under 21 on January 1 you can also compete in Jr. World even if you haven't been to a clinic and it is the following weekend.
Lots of fun things at Josey Ranch and around the Josey's. |
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| Martha and RE never go to the out-of-town clinics. I live 35 mile from them and just drive back and forth. Guess I attended my first clinic about 40 years ago. Was really surprised how much things had actually changed. Used to be able to ride but that was then an this is now. I would not say that the clinics are just for beginners. If you have been riding awhile and have an issue go to get help and fix it.
Their clinics that are away from home are just as good as the ones at he ranch.
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Location: Pittsburg, Texas 75686 | If you are going to be in Oklahoma you are too close to the Josey Ranch not to go. It is so well worth it. Lots of one on one. I would suggest the Thanksgivin clinic or the Christmas clinic. They are great. |
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Location: Texas | streakysox - 2017-03-06 10:45 AM Martha and RE never go to the out-of-town clinics. I live 35 mile from them and just drive back and forth. Guess I attended my first clinic about 40 years ago. Was really surprised how much things had actually changed. Used to be able to ride but that was then an this is now. I would not say that the clinics are just for beginners. If you have been riding awhile and have an issue go to get help and fix it. Their clinics that are away from home are just as good as the ones at he ranch. My first Josey clinic was the Thanksgiving Clinic 1978! almost 40 yrs for me too. I went again in 2001. I will either go back this fall or next sping. Aside from reinforcing foundation skills, it gives me a little mental lift too. I can always use a little more confidence.
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Location: Oklahoma | EagleJess - 2017-03-06 9:31 AM
Streakysox: Thank you so much for the offer. After checking the schedule and now understanding the difference, I am actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma in the fall. I would love to get up to the Ranch but I would be prohibited because of money and my job's schedule for quite a while.
Turtleaut: Thanks!! I was actually looking at a Team Josey clinic as they will be in Oklahoma later this fall. Have you been to a team Josey? Is there a difference in quality between the ones hosted at the Ranch and the Team Josey?
Josey clinics are great for beginners! Lots of fundamentals. Are you from Oklahoma? There's many great trainers there. PM your location and I can direct you to someone ?? |
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Location: Pilot Point, TX | I love RE and Martha and Ty - so any of the clinics you go to would be great. They do a lot of fundamentals but there is something to be learned for almost every level of barrel racer. The motivational talks and the encouragement alone would almost make the cost of the clinic worth it.
I have never spoken to anyone who didn't have a great time at one of the clinics, even if they didn't think they learned enough there. They make you feel special. |
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| savannahann03 - 2017-03-06 2:08 PM
I love RE and Martha and Ty - so any of the clinics you go to would be great. They do a lot of fundamentals but there is something to be learned for almost every level of barrel racer. The motivational talks and the encouragement alone would almost make the cost of the clinic worth it.
I have never spoken to anyone who didn't have a great time at one of the clinics, even if they didn't think they learned enough there. They make you feel special.
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | I haven't been to a Josey clinic in 20 years, but I've been around the ranch and the instructors all of my life and I can tell you- you won't find a better set of clinicians. Ty, Lisa, and Gary are all friends of mine and are all great horse people, great confidence builders and great teachers. At 29 and after a million miles travelled down the road I would go back to another Josey clinic in a heartbeat. The Josey ranch is like home to me!! I can't wait for the reunion in a few short months! |
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| I took my daughter to a Team Josey clinic last spring and it was a great experience. All of the instructors were wonderful and I seen huge improvements in everyone who was there to learn. It did not matter what stage you or your horse were at, and not once did I see them treat anyone differently. No matter if you were a superstar on a 1D horse or the gal down the street who is starting out with her back yard pony. They gave everyone the time an attention they paid for and helped everyone no matter what stage they or their horse was at. |
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