Horse + rider development

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Purposeful training. Strong foundations. Performance that lasts. Every program is built around the athlete in front of us, from a first lesson to a state finals run.

Rodeo Events

Speed events, coached run by run.

  • Event coaching for barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping and goat tying
  • Pattern work and run review to build clean, repeatable runs
  • Competition prep for riders moving up to their next level
Barrel racingA timed run around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.
Pole bendingA timed weave through a line of six poles and back.
Breakaway ropingRope the calf from horseback; the run ends when the rope breaks away from the horn.
Goat tyingRide to a staked goat, dismount, flank it and tie three legs.
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The cloverleaf barrel pattern

Horsemanship

The foundation everything else is built on.

  • Foundation skills on the ground and in the saddle
  • Confidence for riders entering the arena for the first time
  • Communication between horse and rider, so cues are clear and trusted

Build a strong foundation, confidence and communication.

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Horse Training

Horses that answer the same way every time.

  • Training and tuning for responsiveness to the rider's cues
  • Consistency so the horse performs the same at home and at the rodeo
  • Development that respects where each horse is today

Training and tuning for responsiveness and consistency.

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Clinics & Mentorship

Learning in a group, growing as an athlete.

  • Clinics for focused, hands-on skill work
  • Athlete development with goals that build season to season
  • NJHSRA mentorship from a former athlete, committee member and student advisor

Clinics, athlete development and NJHSRA mentorship.

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Who it's for

Athletes of every level

  • First-timers entering the arena and building confidence from the ground up
  • Junior and high school competitors preparing for their next level of competition
  • Horse owners who want a more responsive, consistent partner
  • Families looking for guidance on the NJHSRA path

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