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Sandy Collier
Sandy Collier Training Stables
Buellton, CA

While she had a successful career prior to 1993, it was her NRCHA World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity win that year which accelerated her success: Sandy was the first (and still the only) female rider to capture the prestigious title. Since then she has garnered numerous regional and national wins in the cow horse and reining arenas:

2003 Idaho SBF Open Res. Champion
2002 AQHA World Champion Jr. Cowhorse
2001 NRCHA Reserve Champion Snaffle Bit Futurity
2001 Cowhorse Classic Futurity Champion
2001 NRCHA Hackamore Classic Reserve Champion
2000 NRCHA Year End Hackamore Champion

She has also become known for her educational videos. Sandy conducts several clinics throughout the year and endorses many quality products. Visit Sandy Collier Horse Training for more information on Sandy and her program.

P.O. Box 167
Buellton, CA 93427
Ph. 805.688.1084
Email. sandycollier@earthlink.net
Web site. www.SandyCollier.com

Russell Dilday
Dilday Ranch
Porterville, CA

Based in Porterville, CA, Russell Dilday trains reined cowhorses and always has a selection of performance horses for sale. Russell recently won the Open Hackamore NRCHA World Championship aboard a horse he co-owns, Topsails Rien Maker. His list of accomplishments include: 2004 Worlds Greatest Horseman Reserve Champion, Open Finalist at the Reno World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity, 2003 Worlds Greatest Horseman 3rd place, 2003 Magnificent 7 Champion, 2004 Magnificent 7 Reserve Champion, Limited Open Champion at the Fresno Snaffle Bit Futurity 2002, a Reserve Champion Ltd Open at the World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity 2002, as well as being a finalist at other NRCHA major events.

11225 Rd 256
Porterville, CA 93257
Ph. 559.782.8339
Fax. 559.781.3884
Barn. 559.781.3638
Email. dilday@direcway.com
Web site. www.DildayRanch.com

Clayton Edsall
Edsall Horses
Oakdale, CA

Clayton Edsall grew up in Montana were he learned to start working with horses on the family ranch at a very young age.  Clayton started showing reined cow horses in Montana and realized he wanted to work with some better horses and be in the heart of the industry.  Moving to California in 2002 has proven to be a great idea.  He has had many successes and met some fantastic people along the way.  Besides showing horses he also gets out on the ranch to give horses a job whenever possible.  There is always a handful of all around broke horses for sale as well. 

At Clayton's first year at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, he qualified for the finals.  Since then he has also been reserve limited champion in Reno, reserve limited champion in Paso Robles along with 5th in the intermediate and 13th in the open.  He also gets out to some of the local shows in the Central Valley where he has had many successes as well. We now have an all weather facility outside of Oakdale, CA.

For additional information on training, horse sales, clinics or practice shows feel free to contact us at www.edsallhorses.com or 406.925.0786.

PO Box 1454
Oakdale CA 95361
Ph. 406.925.0786
Email. edsallhorses@hotmail.com
Web site. www.EdsallHorses.com

Benny Guitron
Guitron Ranch
Merced, CA

From Guitron Ranch in Merced, California, multiple World Champion Benny Guitron trains both horses and students in the art of traditional vaquero horsemanship. He currently serves as President of the NRCHA, the national governing body of the reined cow horse event, and has been intimately involved in the industry since the early 70's. He won the 1976 Snaffle Bit Futurity on Kit's Smoke.

Benny's recent wins include the 2002 AQHA World Championship in Sr. Working Cow Horse and finalist finishes at major aged events, including 5th in the World's Greatest Horseman. He also enjoys helping non pros to their successes, including, mostly recently, student Gary Lynn Olsen who was 2004 World Champion Amateur Working Cow Horse recipient aboard the Guitron-trained mount Justa Nutha Tucker. Benny's commitment to furthering understanding of the classic vaquero methods is also evident to participants of his "Ticket to Ride" Super Clinics - small, focused 5 day clinics at his ranch. See a schedule of upcoming clinics at www.BennyGuitron.com. Whether you're looking for a quality horse, instruction or help in the industry, give Benny a call.

220 W. Bellevue Rd.
Merced, CA 95348
For horses for sale, call: 209.723.9087
Email. tickets@bennyguitron.com

Keli Hendricks
Rockin' H Ranch Horse Training and Clinics
Petaluma, CA

Located in the beautiful wine country of Sonoma County, California Keli Hendricks trains cutting, reining, and cow horses on the Hendricks family's 135 acre waterfront ranch in Petaluma California. Having ridden for some of the greatest cow horse trainers: Sandy Collier, Ron Ralls, and Stan Fonson, Keli has been training and showing Cutters, Reiners, and Cow Horses for over 15 years.

Keli Hendricks is now offering 3-day group and private clinics to those those riders eager to learn more about the sport of working cow horses, cutting, and reining. Attendees only need to bring their boots as clinics are held on finished show horses. Visit Keli Hendricks Rockin' H Ranch Horse Training and Clinics.

6614 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
Ph. 707.479.7806
Email. kelihendricks@rocknhranch.com
Web site. www.rocknhranch.com

Bobby Ingersoll
Bobby Ingersoll Training
Reno, NV

NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Ingersoll has been a Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion three times, Reserve Champion three times, 5X NRCHA Hackamore Champion, NCHA World Champion, and PCCHA Futurity Champion, to name just a few accomplishments. A lifelong horseman, Bobby recently published a book through Stoecklien Publishing called "The Legendary California Hackamore and Stock Horse", which is available for purchase on his web site. Training and judging services - 3A NRCHA judge and 4A NCHA judge.

6001 Talbot Lane
Reno, NV 89509
Ph. 775.851.9525
Email. bobby@bobbyingersoll.com
Web site. www.BobbyIngersoll.com

Ted Robinson
Ted Robinson Cow Horses
Oak View, CA

Ted Robinson's career includes an unprecedented 7 NRCHA World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity wins, from 1987 to 2005, on Nu Cash, Master Chex, The Nu Colonel, Shes A Lot of Cash, Smart Little Cash and Smokums Prize. He was also the 1999 World's Greatest Horseman Champion on Katie Starlight, and reclaimed the title in 2001 on the same remarkable mare.

If you would like training, consulting, or auctioneering services, be sure to give Teddy a call at the numbers below, or visit his web site at www.TedRobinsonCowHorses.com for more info.

P.O. Box 983
Oak View, CA 93022
Ph. 805.649.9028 home or 805.794.2266 cell
Web site. www.TedRobinsonCowHorses.com

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David Duquette
Duquette Quarter Horses
Hermiston, OR

David Duquette began his training career nearly 20 years ago. He has shown at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City, OK , the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, NV, and the AQHA World Show. He rode Pecas Playboy to the 2006 Limited Open Hackamore Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, and was the 2006 Idaho Reined Cow Horse Assn. Limited Open Futurity Champion on Honeys Smart Chic. He was the Limited Reserve Champion at the same show on This Cats Lucky.  Dave has coached numerous Non Pro riders to success in the show pen, including the 2005 Washington Reining Horse Assn. Non Pro Futurity Champion and the 2006 Magic Valley Reined Cow Horse Assn. Non Pro Hackamore Champion.

P.O. Box 454
Hermiston, OR 97838
Ph. 541.571.7588
Email. dduquettez1@charter.net
Web site. www.DuquetteQuarterHorses.com

Mike Helsen
Mike Helsen Training
Auburn, WA

Mike Helsen has been training Reining, Working Cow Horses and Non Pro’s for over 16 years.  Mike specializes in all aspects of the Cow Horse and Reining arenas.

In 2004 Mike was a finalist on Nobodys This Lucky at the AQHA World Show in Working Cow Horse. Nobodys This Lucky was also shown by owner Julie Daviscourt in the finals of the Amateur Reining at the AQHA World Show.

With numerous Futurity and Derby wins over the years, Mike provides his clients and their horses with the winning edge.  He has a laid back approach to training horses and it shows in the arena.  His horses are relaxed and enjoy their jobs.  The Non Pros that ride with Mike reflect this attitude in the way they exhibit their horses too. 

If you are looking for a horse that enjoys its job or you are a Non Pro looking for a trainer that believes in having fun while exhibiting, then give Mike a call.

Mike Helsen Training is located at Stillwater Stables in Auburn , Washington.

2 0914 SE 384th St
Auburn, WA 98092
Web site. www.stillwaterstables.com

Dan Roeser
Roeser Training Stables
Marsing, ID

From 1990 to the present, Dan has placed 13 horses in the top 10 at the AQHA World Show, trained and shown 2 AQHA Champions, 4 AQHA Performance Champions, and 12 AQHA Superior Event Horses in reining, roping, and working cow horse. He has campaigned numerous AQHA Honor Roll Top 10 Horses, including the National High Point Working Cow Horse gelding, Dry Shaniko, in 1994.

In National Reined Cow Horse competition, Dan has won the championship of the Utah, Magic Valley, Central Idaho, and International Futurities. He has won 14 Year End Championships in the Intermountain Reined Cow Horse Circuit, and 5 times has been the Open Bridle Champion of the Idaho Futurity.

In 1998, Dan rode Tejons Lena Nic to the Open Bridle World Championship at the NRCHA Futurity, in Fresno . In 1999 and 2000, he was the Limited Open Champion of the NRCHA Derby, on Pecas Olena and Teninolenas Angel, respectively. Also in 2000, Dan was Limited Open Reserve Champion, on Smoking Peppy Lady at the NRCHA Futurity, in Reno.

Dan won NRCHA National Championships in 2003, riding Command Two, in the Two Rein, and on Lenas Legend Peppy, in the Open Hackamore, in 2004. Dan has earned NRCHA Supreme Reined Cow Horse awards on 5 horses; Teninolenas Angel, Pecas Olena, Smoking Peppy Lady, Lenas Legend Peppy,  and Gotta Have Cash. Dan served as President of the NRCHA in 2005 and 2006.

So far, in 2007 he has won the reserve championship at the Northwest Reined Cow Horse Snaffle Bit Futurity on SNW Heavens Showgirl.   He has also won the NWRCHA Paul Dice Memorial Open Bridle Championship on Smart First Lady, the NWRCHA Derby on Ollies Playboy, and the High Desert Derby on Roosters Prima Donna.

6276 Market Road
Marsing, ID 83639
Ph. 208.896.5601
Email. dan@roeserranch.com
Web site. www.RoeserRanch.com

Patrick Severance
Perfect Circle Horses
Whitehall, MT

With a focus on Natural Horsemanship techniques and the use of arena and open country riding to produce supple, responsive horses, Patrick Severance operates Perfect Circle Horses out of Whitehall, Montana. Patrick has been involved in training and showing reined cow horses for 10 years, serves on the board of the M.R.C.H.F, and organizes the Madison County Stock Horse Show. For more information on his training techniques and program, please visit www.PerfectCircleHorses.com.

366 Hwy. 55,
Whitehall, MT 59759
Ph. 406.287.5125
Email. patrick@perfectcirclehorses.com
Web site. www.PerfectCircleHorses.com

Brady Weaver
Weaver Performance Horses
Enterprise, UT

Brady Weaver’s most recent win was the $10,000 Bridle at the 2007 NRCHA Derby; he also was reserve in the $10,000 Hackamore.  He was Reserve Champion for the Intermountain Reined Cow Horse circuit 2006 Limited Open Bridle.

Brady and Megan Weaver just recently built a new training facility in Enterprise, Utah, just west of St. George.

As far as training goes, Brady loves to ride anything from babies on up to bridle horses.  Non Pros are always welcome.  If you need to buy or sell your horse, he can help.

PO Box #126
Enterprise, UT 84725
Ph. 435.668.9831 or 435.878.2015
Email. megbweaver@hotmail.com
Web site. www.weaverperformancehorses.com

Kim Witty
High Country Training
Ellensburg, WA

High Country Training was established in 1991 and has a reputation for making horse showing fun and affordable. Kim Witty works within all aspects of the cow horse field, from Futurity and Derby horses, to open horses and Non Pros. Always available is a wide selection of prospects to finished cow horses.

Located in Ellensburg, WA, right in the heart of cow country and just hours from all major affiliate shows. Training, showing, lessons and sales. Please call for a rate quote. Markel Insurance available. 509.968.4259 farm or Kim's cell 206.799.6144. Call anytime!

5700 4th Parallel Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Ph. 509.968.4259 or 206.799.6144
Email. highcountrytraining@msn.com

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Don Murphy
Murphy Ranch
Marietta, OK

Don Murphy specializes in producing top quality reined cow horses, from futurity colts on up to finished bridle horses. Don is also a sought-after clinician and has coached several successful Non Pros, including his accomplished daughter, Nelle Murphy. Give Don a call at one of the numbers below to inquire about his training program or about horses currently offered for sale.

View a training article from Don on DownTheFence.com.

P.O. Box 160
Marietta, OK 73448
Ph. 580.276.4386 or 713.502.5163

Marilyn Peters & Jamie Peters
Bar JP Quarter Horses
Edmond, OK

Pete, Marilyn and Jamie Peters of Bar JP Quarter Horses have been raising and training performance horses for over 27 years. Their focus has been to raise and train quality cowhorses for show and work, as well as providing Non Pro and Youth riders with quality guidance in a fun, family atmosphere.

Marilyn and Jamie's successes in the show pen are numerous and include the 2003 NRCHA Open Two-Rein World Championship for Marilyn and the 2003 NRCHA Limited Open Bridle World Championship for Jamie. The Peters always have quality cow horses for sale and will be standing their stallion, Peptomatic, to the public in 2005. Please visit www.barjpqh.com for more information on their program.

6501 North Coltrane
Edmond, OK 73034
Ph. 405.341.8000 or tollfree 877.341.8001
Email. info@barjpquarterhorses.com
Web site. www.barjpqh.com

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Including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming & states west of the Mississippi River not in other regions

Monty Bruce
Monty Bruce Training Center
Northwood, IA

A multiple Futurity and Derby champion, Monty Bruce trains performance horses from his location in northern Iowa. Monty Bruce Training Center is a full service equine facility which thrives on providing superior care and training for all your equine needs. Monty has a low pressure style of training that focuses on ‘teaching the horse, not forcing the horse.’ Monty also works with teaching the rider with motivational tips, theories, and goal setting to not only accomplish the results they want but also to maintain a long lasting relationship. Visit www.MontyBruce.com for more details.

PO Box 1
Carpenter, IA 50426
Ph. 507.456.0299
Email. mbtc02@msn.com
Web site. www.MontyBruce.com

Jim & Jill Cook
J & J Cook Performance Horses
Erie, CO

Jim and Jill Cook train quality reiners and reined cowhorses for AQHA and NRCHA competition. Both trainers have a background in veterinary medicine and together they offer training, board, clinics and lessons from their location just northwest of Denver, Colorado. Some of their 2004 accomplishments include: CRCA Open Bridle and $10k Bridle Champion, CRCA Open Two-Rein Champion, AQHA World Show Qualifiers, NRCHA World Show Qualifiers, CRCA Futurity Reserve Champion, etc. Their Non Pro and Youth customers also enjoy top spots in the nation in AQHA and NRCHA competition. Call or email to discuss your cow horse goals with them and learn about their program.

4780 WCR 5
Erie, CO 80516
Ph. 303.828.3037
Email. jandjcook@earthlink.net
Web site. www.jandjcook.net

Kathleen McPhaul
McPhaul Performance Horses
Fort Collins, CO

Kathleen McPhaul and family reside 30 minutes east of Fort Collins, CO, where they have designed and built a complete reining and reined cowhorse training facility.

As a cum laude graduate in pre-vet studies, Kathleen has enjoyed national and regional success as both a trainer and coach in the disciplines of reining and reined cowhorse within the organizations of NRHA, NRCHA, AQHA, PHBA, CRCA, RMRHA, RMQHA, IBHA, MHBHA, & CPEA.  She has earned thousands in NRHA and NRCHA as well as won multiple World and National titles in both reining and working cowhorse.  In addition, Kathleen has coached riders to multiple National and World titles in NRHA, NRCHA, AQHA, & PHBA, as well as year-end titles in regional affiliate associations.

Kathleen has a sincere desire to help riders and owners develop and realize goals for themselves and their horses.  For an idea of how she can help you obtain your “horse dreams” please contact her at the below phone number or e-mail address.  For a more detailed listing of accomplishments and sale horses please visit the web site below.

45001 WCR 57
Ault, CO 80610
Ph. 970.371.7199
Email.mcphaul@earthlink.net
Web site. www.mcphaulperformancehorses.com

Darren Miller
Darren Miller Stables
Watkins, CO

Darren Miller has trained reining and reined cow horses for over 15 years, showing in futurity events and coaching non pro riders.  He is a six time RMQHA Working Cowhorse Champion, AQHA Jr. Working Cowhorse World Show finalist and was a finalist at the 1998 Reno NRCHA Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity.

Darren also successfully campaigned Diggers Rest, the all-time second highest point earning offspring sired by Peppy San Badger, to 222.5 AQHA points. Diggers Rest and other fine stallions stand to the public from his facility. Darren Miller Stables is located just 15 minutes east of Denver and boasts a top-notch equine facility for breeding and training today's reining and reined cowhorses. Please visit www.darrenmillerstables.com for more information.

667 S. Almstead Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
Ph. 303.341.9462
Email. reinincow@aol.com
Web site. www.darrenmillerstables.com

Tim Unzicker
Unzicker Cowhorses
Calhan, CO

Tim Unzicker specializes in training reined cowhorses in Calhan, Colorado, where he and his wife Jennifer, an avid non pro competitor, make their home.

Services at Unzicker Cowhorses include training, lessons and clinics, and Tim is also an NRCHA judge. Please call or email to inquire about horses for sale.

Both Tim and Jennifer have been successful in the NRCHA and AQHA show pen. Tim was a Limited Open finalist at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity in 2003, going on to win the Open Championship at the Sandhills RCHA Futurity that year. At the 2002 AQHA World Show, Tim finished 3^rd in the Jr. Working Cowhorse. He has also been a finalist at regional futurities and the AQHA World show numerous times. Jennifer, competing as a non pro, has earned cash and prizes at the NRCHA Stakes, the Hackamore Classic, and has won the Sandhills RCHA Open and Non Pro Derby Championship. She also captured the AQHA Amateur High Point Working Cowhorse title in 1999 and 2001. For quality show horses and instruction, call or email Tim and Jennifer at Unzicker Cowhorses.

23486 Scott Rd
Calhan, CO 80808
Ph. 719.347.2933
Email. unzcowhorse@att.worldnet.net
Website. www.unzickercowhorse.com

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Joe Harper
Harper Training Stables
Russell Springs, KY

Based in central Kentucky, Joe Harper trains reining and reined cow horses, though his specialty is the reined cow horse.  Joe has been training and showing for the past 10 years.  His list of accomplishments includes many AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA wins including:

2006 NRCHA National Champion Limited Open Hackamore, 4^th Place in Nation in Open
2006 NRCHA World Championship 5^th Place Limited Open Hackamore
2006 Eastern Region Champion Open and Limited Open Hackamore
2006 HDRCHA High Point Open and Limited Open Hackamore
2005 Eastern Region Open and Limited Open Hackamore Champion
2005 NRCHA National Champion Limited Open Hackamore
2005 NRCHA National Reserve Champion Open Hackamore

Joe has also coached several Non Pro riders to AQHA and NRCHA wins and titles.  If you are interested in training, lessons or clinics, please contact Joe at the number below.

1973 Highway 379
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Ph. 606.303.3278
Email. fincjl@chc.net

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Roger Johnson
Roger Johnson Training Stables
Asquith, SK, Canada

Located near Saskatoon, SK. Roger trains with buffalo for ranch cutting & working cowhorse. Accomplishments include multiple National Champions in Reining, Working Cowhorse, Ranch Cutting, Western Riding and Team Penning, and Championships at the Canadian Supreme in Working Cowhorse; multiple Provincial Champion Over-All Hi Point Open Horse & Junior Horse on the SRCHA circuit.

Facilities include indoor & outdoor arenas, 55 foot round pen, 20 X 20 steel pens with individual water.

PO Box 283
Asquith, Saskatchewan,
Canada S0K 0J0
Ph. 306.329.8600
Email. appaloosa@yourlink.ca
Website. www.reining-appaloosa.com

Cayley Wilson
Wilson Performance Horses
Abbotsford, BC, Canada

One of the Pacific Northwest top reined cow horse trainers, Cayley has a long list of accomplishments which include:

2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Intermediate Open Champion
2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Limited Open Champion
2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finalist
2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity multiple Intermediate and Limited Open Futurity Finalists
Canadian Supreme Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion
Canada’s Greatest Cowhorse Finalist
ARCHA Canadian Snaffle Bit Futurity Reserve Champion
NWRCHA Caton Ranch Futurity multiple Finalist

Furthermore Cayley has won numerous championships in Hackamore, Two Rein and Bridle classes in both Canadian, ARCHA and NWRCHA shows.

Abbotsford , British Columbia , Canada
Ph. 604.309.4928
Email. jeaniecayley@hotmail.com
Website. www.horsebc.com/wilsonperformancehorses

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