Verde Valley Equine Festival Clinics
For specific day and times to view each clinic, please see our event schedule.
Ben Monarque, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: Introduction to Ground Driving
Clinic Objective: Learn how to safely use long lines as a part of your pre ride training
Ben Monarque practices a special brand of horse training:
Common Sense Horsemanship. Working with young horses of
all breeds and disciplines for well over 25 years, Ben has
developed a certain quality that allows him to excel at
communicating and understanding each particular horse’s
behavior and needs.
At the ripe old age of 7, Ben Monarque began riding and
working with horses, eventually maturing into a lifestyle he
was destined to live and to love.
He has worked with cutting and reining horses, as well as
English pleasure, fine harness and gaited horses too.
He excels at communicating and truly understanding a horse’s behavior and needs, practicing Natural
Common Sense Horsemanship, Ben’s hallmark philosophy, with an all-important emphasis on safety.
From starting and developing young horses, to problem solving and fine tuning their talents, Ben’s
unequivocal instinct and skills in the equine world are effective and amazing.
Contact Info: 602.301.0439
bdmonarque@yahoo.com
Bob Broyles, Horse Trainer, 2016 Arizona Horseman’s Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: Rider Confidence: Replacing Fear with Knowledge
Clinic Objective: How to be a good leader for your horse to alleviate confidence issues.
Bob considers himself a student of the horse. He views the horse
as a simple minded creature and finds success in simple, straight
forward communication. Humans have a knack for making
things more complex and difficult than necessary then, paired
with goal oriented people, and it can easily become a negative
situation for a horse. Bob sticks to several old, but time tested
adages for training horses, such as making the right thing easy,
the wrong thing difficult, and asking a little, asking a lot, and he
who makes the other move their feet wins. Bob believes every
single occurrence between us and our horses is training.
Horsemanship is a journey, and Bob’s has been ever growing. He states that some of his major
influences have been Chris Cox, Julie Goodnight, Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and Walter Zettel, although he
does not follow any particular method. Bob has found that all good horsemen share similarities, have a
deep toolbox and do what is necessary in any given situation. Bob has been featured on the Horse
Master with Julie Goodnight Show, attended the 2015 Road To The Horse event to support Chris Cox,
and competed in the Arizona Extreme Mustang Makeover. Through his experiences, it has become
apparent that many have a thirst for knowledge to improve the relationship between horse and rider.
Bob admits that he is not the best, or the most experienced. However, he gets all horses that he works
with to be more thinking and less reactive minded. Bob recognizes that each horse is unique and looks
for every opportunity to make it right by each horse.
Bob’s focus is primarily on mustangs, but he takes in other horses for training as well. He will be
competing in several Mustang Makeovers, and regularly gentles mustangs and burros through the
Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP training program.
Contact Info: 520.256.0668 bobbroyles@aol.com www.broyleshorsemanship.com
Craig Moore, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: How to Think Like a Horse
Clinic Objective: Learn to better communicate with your horse to build a stronger relationship.
Craig is an honest, hardworking individual but he prides himself on
being a smart worker as well. He feels that this is important in horse
training because you can work with a horse all day long but if you are
creating bad habits then you won’t get very far. Craig believes that
horses are professional people trainers and when people truly unlock
the communication barrier between horse and rider the results are
limitless.
Craig didn’t start riding horses until he was 13 years old and became
a first generation rodeo cowboy. Starting out in the Arizona High
School Rodeo Association and later doing college rodeo through
Central Arizona College. After college he went to California where he
worked under the horse trainer Les Oswald for a year. Craig learned
many important lessons from Les and was able to gain experience
the right way, with his butt in the saddle for 10 hours a day. Craig
believes that people are meant to learn through doing and not
watching. After leaving California, Craig spent the summer in Oregon
starting horses for anyone that needed a test jockey on their horses
that had never been mounted. After coming back to Arizona, Craig
took a few year hiatus from horses, becoming a decent golfer and
getting his degree in paramedicine.
Craig realized how much he had missed horses when he found his current girlfriend Hannah who owns
and trains her own barrel horses. Craig and Hannah currently train horses together and are avid about
continuing their education in the world of horses. They believe that horses are like people and
experience the same emotions as people. Horses have good days, bad days, lazy days and above all else
they can lose their confidence. As trainers they believe that it is the responsibility of the rider to instill
confidence in horses while teaching the horse how to unlock their full potential as an equine athlete.
Craig says that he enjoys the people training as well, because he feels that training horses is many times
only half of the job. Craig encourages people to reach out to him if they have any questions or need
help with their equine partners. Craig is excited to compete in the Arizona Horseman’s Challenge to see
how his years of experience and knowledge will serve him with the young horses and tough
competition.
Contact Info: 928.301.9167
arizona_dude101@yahoo.com
JJ Anderson, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: Laying a Solid Foundation
Clinic Objective: The importance of leg yields and gaining a soft feel for a solid foundation.
JJ was born and raised in Arizona to a family of all boys. He grew up
around horses and team roping and then when older started to lean
more toward training horses. Over last few years JJ trained at Rice
Quarter horses in Casa Grande and was able to learn and grow with the
help of the Rice’s and many horses he started and trained. JJ had the
opportunity to compete in the Mustang Makeover in Queen Creek,
placed in the top ten and was invited to participate in The Mustang
Magic competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Since then he has moved to his
own facility, married his beautiful wife and continues to train for the
public as well as being a Tip trainer for mustangs. JJ enjoys working with
all kinds of horses from starting them to working with problem horses
and helping owners understand their horses better.
Contact Info: 520.610.3421 doublejhorsemanship@gmail.com
Katherine Barbarite, Horse Trainer, International Equine Presenter & Lecturer
Clinic Topic One: Partnership and Confidence Building Structured Foundation
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate how to develop concise communication and a better
understanding of horse psychology and mechanics in order to improve timing, finesse, balance and feel
for a harmonious relationship.
Clinic Topic Two: Partnership and Confidence Building Equitation 4X4
Clinic Objective: Clinician will work on concepts developed in clinic one and will demonstrate specific
movements to improve mechanics in the saddle and to show why bad timing and poor releases lead to
unhappy or resistant horses.
Katherine has been a featured equine presenter/
demonstrator and lecturer in multiple equine expos
nationally and internationally. She has also been a
contributor to multiple equine magazines and articles.
Katherine is a certified Horse Trainer with Frank Bell and is a
Certified Horseman’s Association Riding Instructor in both
Western and English disciplines.
Katherine teaches a straight forward set of exercises that
aide in the development of a calm confident horse and
rider. No matter the skill level or discipline, these steps
remove fear and resistance, elevating trust, communication and bond. Understanding the importance of
herd structure and leadership to enhance safety and promote growth. Learn why bad timing and poor
releases lead to unhappy and resistant horses. Most of all,”become more than a passenger, become a
partner”.
“Ask… Wait… then Give for Results” “Connect with the mind and the feet will follow”— Katherine Barbarite
Contact Info: 631.764.7515
www.whisperinghooves.com
Kathy@whisperinghooves.com
Lizz Blaum, Horse Trainer
Clinic Topic: Riding with Precision
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate the benefits of riding with the horse being as responsive as
possible, showing the effects small changes from the rider will have on the horse.
Lizz grew up in New York riding hunter/jumper horses and eventers.
Deciding to make horses her career, Lizz chose to attend the
University of Findlay in Ohio. Trainers at the college were able to
send Lizz to Germany for a summer to ride for Tim and Helena
Stormanns, international show jumpers. In her senior year she joined
the Intercollegiate Dressage Association and qualified for Nationals as
both an individual and team rider. The University of Findlay placed
5th as a team and Lizz was the reserve champion in her division.
Now, Lizz travels to client’s properties in Chino Valley and Prescott,
sharing her experience and helping clients with green horses. The
majority of riders she works with are recreational and simply want to
enjoy the time they spend with their horses. Clear communication is the goal of Lizz’s training,
regardless of the saddle the horse wears. Lizz strives to help her riders understand what they are
actually ‘saying’ to their horse and ‘listen’ to what their horse is trying to tell them. Lizz also starts horses
under saddle preparing them for life as a partner.
Contact info: 928.848.7033
zz.training.llc@gmail.com
Robin Grande, Horse Trainer
Clinic Topic: Building Connection and Confidence from the Ground Up
Clinic Objective: Learn groundwork principles that will directly transfer to riding for safety, connection
and fun!
Robin Grande (Ryner) is an accomplished horse trainer and
horsemanship instructor who teaches all riding disciplines with
an emphasis on groundwork to improve your riding and
relationship with your horse. Robin combines her 24 years of
experience in dressage, show jumping and endurance, along
with a strong background in natural horsemanship to customize
an approach that works for you and your horse. Her step-bystep approach to groundwork and riding instruction helps you
discover and develop the skills to fully enjoy the process of
learning with your horse and realizing your goals. Robin’s wise,
good-natured, and non-judgmental style creates an inspiring and
supportive atmosphere for you to achieve an enjoyable and
rewarding connection with your horse. She encourages her
students to develop the skills and confidence to problem-solve with their horses.
Robin provides intensive educational experiences for horses and their owners at Compass Equine INC,
her training center in Prescott Valley, AZ. In addition to offering riding instruction that incorporates all
aspects of horsemanship skills, Robin specializes in starting horses and their owners out on the right foot
and sends them home with the knowledge to maintain their education and training. She also trains and
conditions endurance horses and their riders for limited distance up to 100-mile rides.
Contact Info: 360.630.6227 Compassequineinc@gmail.com
Samantha Jepson, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge, 2015 Az. Horseman’s
Challenge Champion
Clinic Topic: Clear Communication
Clinic Objective: Learn what your body language and seat is communicating to your horse.
Samantha began her riding career at the age of six,
riding three day eventing horses. Over the course of
her life she has drifted from a career in the show
ring to working with problem horses, confidence
challenged riders, and colt starting. As she says, it is
the most satisfying reward to see the progress of
these students!
Specializing in starting colts and working with
problem horses, she has the back ground to put a
solid foundation on any horse, and the ability to help any horse work through issues it may have. She
has completed multiple apprenticeships under world class trainers in working cow horse, cutting,
reining, english and western pleasure.
She spent a number of years in the team roping arena and working on ranches, so she fully understands
what is needed in a good working horse.
Samantha loves teaching riding lessons, and she herself has spent her life learning. She has a wonderful
way of teaching, from the ground up with a great deal of patience. With a down to earth way of
explaining how to clearly ask your horse to accomplish what you are asking of it, her students learn
quickly and advance their horsemanship skills to levels she never expected to see!
Contact Info: 520.591.9950 Twobraidstraining@gmail.com www.Twobraidstraining.web.com
C.L. “Lee” Anderson, Living Historian, Horseman of the Old School, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge
Competitor
Clinic Topic: Proper Use of the California Hackamore
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate how the hackamore should be used to train a horse to
properly carry a bit.
Lee Anderson and his race track rescued horse, Concho, have become
well-known throughout Arizona through their cowboy living history
presentations and horseman’s clinics. Lee is a highly skilled horseman
with well over half a century of horse training experience and research.
He has successfully trained horses for pleasure, reining, games, and trail.
In 1965, as manager and trainer for Trefoil Farms in Wisconsin he
showed the #2 Arabian Trail Horse in the nation at the Arabian National
Finals. He has also successfully competed in 50 and 100 mile endurance
rides. His specialty, however, is training what is known as a “bridle
horse” using the traditional methods of the 1800 Spanish Vaqueros. Not
only is Lee an accomplished horse trainer he also authored the award
winning book, “Developing the Art of Equine Communication”.
Contact Info: 623.221.3804 CLAinAZ@aol.com
Jason Gifford, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge, 2015 Az. Horseman’s Challenge
Competitor
Clinic Topic: Foundation Under Saddle/Body Control
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate how to achieve total softness in the horse, how to achieve
body control under saddle and why it is important.
Jason Gifford has been involved with the horse industry as a
trainer and equine appraiser for more than 14 years. After high
school, Jason was fortunate enough to have worked on a few
large cattle/horse ranches in Wyoming and Colorado, spending
many hours in the saddle. It did not take long for Jason to
realize that training horses was the only career he wanted to
focus on.
After leaving the cattle ranch life, Jason went to work as an
assistant trainer for a few different professional horsemen. During the past several years, he has had
experience training and working with horses in the following disciplines: reining, cutting, team sorting,
trail riding, and working ranch horses. Jason has also had the opportunity to start and work with a few
Mustangs from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
In the summer of 2012, Jason was fortunate to have gone on the colt starting/horsemanship tour with
Larry Nelles throughout Canada. "I enjoy teaching horses a solid foundation and body control so they
can be successful in any discipline," says Jason.
Jason currently operates a horse training program for most breeds, located at Stage Line Ranch in Desert
Hills, Az. and is available for you to contact for more information.
Contact Info: 623.293.7487 www.giffordequine.com
Jody Swink, Horse Trainer, Jody Swink’s “No Sweat” Natural Horsemanship, Director Az. Horseman’s
Challenge, J & K Yearlings
Clinic Topic: Developing your Next Horse/Mule from the Ground Up
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate methods for starting your yearling to make a well broke,
well rounded horse when he reaches maturity.
K.I.S.S… Keep It Slow and Simple. This has always been Jody’s
philosophy in training and fostering strong, connected relationships
with our horse partners. Although there is no one training method
that works for all horses, he has found that moving slowly and
offering simple, yet concise communication guarantees success,
time and time again. Jody trains horses at his facility as well as
traveling the state of Arizona to assist others in training their
horses.
Jody, however, has become more than just an effective horse
trainer; he is the creator and founder of the Arizona Horseman’s
Challenge, now in its fourth year. Jody is one of the most
innovative promoters in the Arizona horse event arenas
today. From the conception of the AZ Horseman’s Challenge, to its
evolving into an actual barn-buster event, this exciting competition is rapidly becoming a hit for
equestrian audiences throughout Arizona. The event he created has also served to promote good horse
trainers from the different regions of the state, while advocating good horsemanship, and offering the
public the opportunity to enjoy everything equestrian in one location.
Contact Info: 602.330.4917 jswinknosweat@q.com or www.jodyswink.com
Lanny Leach, Professional Horseman, Clinician, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge, 2013 Az.
Horseman’s Challenge Champion
Clinic Topics: Demonstrating Transitions and Turning on the Hind Quarters
Clinic Objective: Clinician will show transitions in speed and how to achieve a powerful turn on the
horse’s hindquarters.
Lanny Leach comes from true American ranching heritage. His great
grandfather, grandfather and father all homesteaded and managed
cattle ranches in Nebraska. At age 2 Lanny started riding; he broke his
first horse at 12 and won several All Around Cowboy titles during high
school rodeo.
In his early 20’s Lanny already owned and managed his own cattle ranch
which included starting and training his horses for cattle work and
wagon team work. A move to Arizona in 2003 shifted more of Lanny’s
time to working with horses; at one point he managed 70 horses.
Lanny’s style of horsemanship involves 7 principles: knowledge,
patience, preparation, planning, consistency, repetition, and change. He
credits his Dad, Wilford as his mentor, for instilling in him a deep
understanding and appreciation of horses.
His success starting young horses and resolving issues with “problematic” horses led to the growth of his
horse training business. His son Logan would later join him based out of the Tanque Verde Stables in
Tucson. Soon after, they added clinics and seminars to their services.
It was at this time Lanny and Logan began competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover events. Lanny
has placed in the top 10 of 7 EMM finals in California, Colorado and Texas. When Lanny relocated to
Texas in 2011, Logan launched his own training business in Colorado (then Nebraska).
Lanny continued offering clinics throughout the Southwest and began to concentrate on “difficult to
train” horses and starting horses that had never been under saddle. He was invited in 2013 to compete
in the Arizona Horseman’s Challenge, a colt starting competition at which he received the first place
buckle.
In 2013 Lanny also received the prestigious George Gregory True Grit Memorial award at the Mustang
Million competition in Fort Worth.
To fulfill the demand of clients, Lanny spent 2014 based in southern Arizona where he trained horses,
gave lessons and conducted clinics. Throughout the year, he traveled to participate in the Colt Starting
Challenge USA program, finishing 2nd at the National Finals held in Las Vegas in December 2015. He also
served as a judge for the 2014 and 2015 Arizona Horseman’s Challenge.
Throughout 2015 Lanny has served as training advisor for the Montgomery Creek Ranch wild horse
sanctuary in northern California. Nearly 200 wild horses and mustangs have been settled on to
the 2,000 acre facility, where Lanny established a formal training program and has trained several of the
horses for adoption.
In May Lanny will be traveling between Nebraska and the southwest to continue his work with clients
and their horses. He is also promoting the UNBRANDED movie and book project for which he served as
trainer and advisor.
In addition to horse training, Lanny is a noted cow dog trainer. He guarantees his dogs will always show
up on time and sober!
Contact Info: 520.591.2494 kjleach2004@yahoo.com Lannyleachhorsemanship.com
Ron McLoughlin, Owner/Clinician, McLoughlin Horse Handling Clinics
Head Instructor Classical Stock Seat School of Arizona
Clinic Topics:
Friday:
(1) What Type of Horse Should I Buy?
(2) Lateral Control Work/Sideways Control
Saturday: (1) Canter Departs and Balanced Stops
(2) As a Parent, What should I know about my child getting into Horses?
Sunday:
(1) Bits and Bitting
(2) Basic Movements of Handling a Horse “Put Together”
Ron McLoughlin is a widely-respected international clinician who has
conducted over 885 clinics and worked with thousands of students in the
United States and Europe. He teaches a humane and versatile lateral
system of training, the Foreman-McLoughlin system, focusing on the
horse’s footwork and using the maneuvers of the Basic Handle. This is
accomplished with a classical approach to riding instruction and horse
training. Ron has been passionate about horses and about working with
people who handle horses, for over 50 years. He has imparted the skills
necessary to becoming a rider to each student, and is enjoyed by many
for his insightful instruction and witty teaching style. In addition to his 3
day clinics for riders of all skill levels and disciplines, he conducts regional
workshops, resident short courses and educational demonstrations and
seminars. He has worked with many organizations such as the US Border
Patrol mounted division, regional mounted patrol and search &
rescue teams, and schools with equestrian programs. He has produced a series of educational equine
DVDs and audio work-out CDs for horse and rider, and writes horse articles for publications. He
currently runs a 501 C 3 riding school as head instructor, aimed at students wishing to become top riding
instructors and trainers.
Classical Stock Seat School of Arizona (CSSSA)
P.O. Box 599 Pearce, Arizona 85625
Contact Info: email: csssa@ClassicalStockSeat.org Phone: (520) 384-3889
Tim Lawrence, Horse Trimmer-Treadlightly Barefoot Equine Services
Clinic Topic: Fitting, Adjusting and Repairing Renegade Hoof Boots
Clinic Objective: Tim will demonstrate how to fit, adjust and repair Renegade Boots including glue ons.
Tim Lawrence has been trimming barefoot equines professionally
since 2007. He mentored with Kirt Lander, creator and owner of
the Renegade Hoof boot, as both a trimmer and boot-fitter from
the outset of his trimming career.
As an endurance rider, Tim has accumulated 2500 miles, four first
place awards, four Best Condition awards, and 18 Top Ten awards.
He has also completed one 100 mile race and three Pioneer rides
(three 50 mile races in a row). This year, he and his mare Syndee
Kate, received the Decade Team Award. His horses, Katee and Guinness, have met most of these
milestones while wearing Renegade hoof boots.
Providing Renegade boot-fitting services to his clients is a cornerstone of his business Treadlightly
Barefoot Equine Services, located in Camp Verde, Arizona. Tim believes that the high performance
Renegade hoof boot can be an integral part of the success of barefoot horses and their riders.
Jacqueline Kruglick, Horse/Rider Trainer
Clinic Topic: Art of Riding Both English and Western
Clinic Objective: Clinician will focus on the balanced seat, how to drive a horse forward to a receiving
hand with balance, straightness and rhythm.
Jacqueline’s equestrian expertise was acquired after years of
serious training. She rode for Arizona State University, trained
in Ireland, England and Germany competing in Show Jumping.
After becoming British Qualified, she returned to the U.S. and
rode with Olympic coaches and riders. Jacqueline has
competed successfully in Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping
and Competitive Trail Riding. She has trained and showed all
horse breeds in all disciplines, including Western Pleasure and
Side Saddle. As a Quarter Horse World Qualifier, Jacqueline
enjoyed two years as State Champion. Her favorite winning
Buckle, however, was acquired in the celebrated 100-mile Tevis Cup in one day. She started the first
Saddle and Rodeo Club at Scottsdale Community College and has taught and trained in Scottsdale and
Cave Creek for years under Twin Acres School of Riding. Jacqueline now resides full time at her ranch in
Cornville where she teaches private and group lessons.
Contact information: 480-250-9700, 450 S. Merritt Ranch Rd. Cornville, AZ 86325.
For pictures, go to www twinacresriding.com .
Sara Boland, Horse Trainer, 2016/2015 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge, 2014 Az. Horseman’s
Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: How to Build a Relationship with a Horse
Clinic Objective: Viewer will walk away with ideas on how to identify areas where they can better serve
their horses in order to build deeper and more positive relationships.
Sara Boland is a 5th generation resident of the Verde Valley.
She grew up riding with her grandfather, Don Godard, showing
in 4-H and FFA events, and competing in local gymkhanas. In
high school she had the opportunity to work for a local
pleasure horse trainer and then for Trish and Rygh Westby,
who along with her grandfather, are some of her most valued
equine mentors. Boland started colts to earn money for
college and has continued riding as much as possible. She
competed in the Arizona Horseman’s Challenge in 2014 and
was reserve champion and had the pleasure of being one of
the judges at the event in 2015 and now in 2016. Boland enjoys mentoring younger riders who are
interested in developing positive relationships with their horses.
Boland is a school counselor at Camp Verde Middle School and is thankful for the support of her family,
friends, and most of all, her loves, Martin and Colton.
Clinic Assistants: Talon Whitely, Brittney Busich, Ashlynn Busich
Contact Info: 520.730.6246
p_sara_77@hotmail.com
Christy Garavetto, Interactive Equine Body Work
Dr. Diane Hall, DC, Certified in Equine Chiropractic
Clinic Title: Equine Chiropractic/ Interactive Equine Bodywork
Clinic Objective: Dr. Hall will discuss the signs that a horse may need chiropractic care and will evaluate
a horse and demonstrate what an equine adjustment looks like. Christy Garavetto will demonstrate
Interactive Equine Bodywork.
Christy decided after looking up all of the modalities that were available
for horses, to make up her own mix of all of it. She figured if you can ask
a person where the pain was and if the pressure was okay and
customize it for them every time, why not be able to do that same thing
for a horse too? Christy set out to do just that, five years later, she
believes she has done that. When she sees a horse for a session, she
works with the horse so that she can reset the signal the brain is sending
the muscle and get the signal to be rebooted, essentially. It's working
very well. The horses love it and the owners can see and feel the
difference in the horse. They also end up with a way to know when the
horse is holding tension in its body and when it is getting to be too much
for the horse. Horses learn to relax and release their tension and that
they don't have to hold on to it. It opens up the circulation all over the
horse making it safer for the rider as well. Christy has some short videos of her work on her FB page
InteractiveEquine BodyWork. Christy lives in Prescott and will travel to several of the towns that are
close by with an additional trip fee. Call her to schedule an appointment after the dentist comes out,
when the farrier has problems with your horse, during colic season, and to keep your horse supple for
events or trail riding.
Contact Info: Christy Garavetto 928.308.2829
Dr. Hall is originally from Los Angeles, California, but has lived in Arizona,
Colorado, Tennessee and Missouri. She attended the University of
Colorado at Boulder majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental
Biology and then attended Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield,
Missouri to attain her Doctorate in Chiropractic graduating in 1998.
Dr. Hall has practiced in Flagstaff and Sedona since 2001 and has become
skilled in extremity adjusting along with spinal adjusting. Since 1998, Dr.
Hall has worked with professional athletes hailing from baseball, football,
track and field, ice skating, and many others. She also was honored to be
the Special Forces Ultra Marathon team Doctor and also had the pleasure
of treating many members of the 5th Group Special Forces Team.
Dr Hall is also certified in Equine Chiropractic and works alongside many
local Veterinarians in Flagstaff and Verde Valley area. She has practiced
Equine Chiropractic for 16 years.
Dr. Hall is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician, and is also certified in Physiotherapy, Nutrition and
Proficient in extremity adjustments.
Contact Info: Red Rock Chiropractic 928.282.7646
Connie Larã, All around Trainer, Teacher, and Clinician
Clinical Topic: Western Dressage for Everyone
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate how Western Dressage can produce a better broke equine
Connie and Roddy Larã run “C. R. Mules”, a training barn in
Flagstaff, Az. Connie is well known in the mule and horse
community. She has won world and national championships in
Reining, Western riding, Western Dressage, English Dressage,
English performance, and Western trail. She is best known for
her all around equines, showing in multi events. Connie puts on
Western Dressage clinics on a regular basis in the Flagstaff area,
as well as clinics Connie has elsewhere.
Connie has coached many youth and amateur clients to World
and National Championships. She loves to teach and share her
knowledge. Western Dressage is a new and exciting event, geared for the beginner to advanced rider.
Western Dressage has different levels, and as you progress you may move up the levels to walk, trot,
and lope.
Western Dressage is a test of harmony between you and your equine, producing a better broke equine.
Contact Info: 928.606.6544 crmules@aol.com
Roddy Larã, Trainer CR Mules, Clinician
Clinic Topic: Safety for you and your animal
Clinic Objective: Clinician will cover “Things we take for granted with our equines.”
1. Teaching your equine to stand!
2. Saddle Fitting
3. Saddling and cinching
4. Picking up their feet and hobbling
5. Safely mounting and dismounting
Roddy has been starting colts and training mules and horses
professionally for most of his life.
“My program not only builds a safe animal that you can trail ride
on but also includes a foundation for performance horses and
mules.”
Roddy has been competitive and very successful in training and
competing in both English and Western performance
competitions throughout the United States, competing with his mules. His events have been
Western Pleasure, Trail, Western riding and Reining, English Pleasure Hunter under Saddle, Hunter
Hack, Hunter ever Fences, and Jumping.
Contact Info: 928.606.9847
Joe Chaundy, Happy Horse Sheath Cleaning
Clinic Title: The Importance of Sheath Cleaning
Clinic Objective: The clinician will show the importance of a complete and thorough sheath cleaning
and urethra bean removal for the health and comfort of your horse.
At Happy Horse Sheath Cleaning, we have over 30
years of experience performing a thorough sheath
cleaning and urethra bean removal. We perform a
gentle patient non sedated method which works
on any temperament horse. We perform a
thorough cleaning which is much more beneficial
than just a basic "wipe and sweep" method. This
procedure is applicable for all discipline horses
from competition to show to trail and even your
"companion" horse requires this. We find this will
help your competition horse perform at his optimum level and your trail horse will ride better with
improved hip movement and even improves attitudes due to better comfort. This has many health and
comfort reasons and can prevent long term and costly health issues. Our thorough cleaning also brings
the horses natural oils back into balance. After our cleaning, we check for any signs of cancer which we
can catch at an early stage. At Happy Horse Sheath Cleaning, your horse’s health and comfort is our
priority. We pride ourselves on making it a pleasant experience for your horse. We look forward to
helping you keep your horse happy and healthy and we travel anywhere in Arizona to accomplish this.
Contact Info: 480.720.9984 www.happyhorseaz.com
joe@happyhorseaz.com
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Jake Barry, Horse Trainer, Competitor National Reined Cowhorse Association
Clinic Title: 360- A Complete Turn Around
Clinic Objective: Learn to control your horse’s front feet more effectively to help with any discipline or
maneuver.
Jake has been involved with horses his whole life, from helping
his grandfather with their racehorses in Michigan, to
competing and qualifying multiple times on the national level
in High School Rodeo. He was State Champion in steer
wrestling, calf roping and team roping. After college he took
his training to the cowhorse industry, where he has worked for
Hall of Famer Smoky Pritchett for 6 years and now resides in
Scottsdale with 2-time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion Corey
Cushing. Being in the Cowhorse industry, the horse has to be
diverse because they are competing in 3 different events at a
high level: cutting, reining, and fence work. Jake has earnings
of over $20,000 in the National Reined Cowhorse Association, along with many titles. He bred, raised
and trained the 2014 Limited Open Reserve Champion at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, has won money every
year he has shown at the Futurity along with many Hackamore championships. He started the highest
selling 2 year old at the Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale which sold for $54,000 plus several top 25
finalists. Jake also started a two year old that won the Augusta Cutting Futurity. Jake has started colts
for multiple disciplines including cutting, reining, pleasure, ranch, heading, heeling, calf roping,
and barrel horses.
He prides himself on his work ethic, his motivation to better himself, his horses, and their owners.
Contact Info: 719-688-1542
jakebarry@att.net
Skeeter Hughes, Stitching Post Leather
Clinic Topic: Cleaning and Preserving your Saddle
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate and discuss how to clean and preserve your saddle.
When it comes to saddle making, Skeeter Hughes has mastered the art of
craftsmanship. Born a third generation rancher, he grew up on the San
Carlos Indian Reservation. His adult life was spent managing ranches
throughout Arizona. When Skeeter retired, he was able to turn a
“Cowboy’s Survival Skill” into a fulltime business. He attended a 6-week
saddle making school in Lamar, CO, and studied under world-class saddle
maker Jessie Smith, where he learned the art of saddle making and
improved his tooling skills. Skeeter’s advantage in saddle making comes
from the many miles he rode as a working cowboy. And today, most of
his clients are indeed working cowboys.
Contact Info: 928.713.4003
Carol W. Belmore/Ray W. Belmore, Tonto Mountain Ranch, Ranchers/Horse-Donkey Trainers
Clinic Title: Driving your Donkey
Clinic Objective: Clinician will teach the fun and safety of driving donkeys.
Carol and Ray have been showing and driving donkeys for years in various
shows throughout the US. Their home raised Smokey Joe of Arizona was
Reserve World Champion Donkey in 2009. Carol and Ray judge Mule and
Donkey shows all over the US. Both have participated in the Death Valley
Wagon Train trek in years past and are members of Corral 14 Wagon Club.
Attendees will learn the joy and fun of driving their donkeys and how easy
it is to teach donkey and drivers alike. Use of correct harness, carts or
wagons and how to start any age donkey pulling a cart. Attendees will
learn how to drive with safety and ease of cart hitching, and how safe
donkeys are to drive for the very young or more mature drivers! This is a fun clinic that will leave you
grinning and wanting to get your donkey driving immediately.
There will be lots of hand outs and info about donkeys and carts/harness.
Contact info: 928.442.3843
tontomtn@gmail.com
Bruce Haughey, Artist, Vice President-New Projects, Back Country Horsemen of Central Arizona,
Sergeant of Mounted Unit Lonesome Valley Company of Arizona Rangers
Clinic Topic: Back Country Horsemen Safety for Horse and Rider
Clinic Objectives: Clinician will discuss how to be prepared for horse/rider emergencies in the back
country.
Bruce Haughey has been an artist since he began painting with his father
at 5 years of age. He creates in a wide variety of mediums including
design, watercolor, oil, printmaking, industrial design, cosmetics, OTC
drugs and most recently ceramics. He is currently concentrating on
pottery, both sculptural and functional and works in his ceramic studio
attached to his horse barn in Prescott, Az.
Bruce is currently the Vice President of New Projects of the Back Country
Horseman of Central Arizona that incorporates a special emphasis on
safety. Bruce and a friend went out for a ride in the back country and his
friend had a horse accident that left her fighting for her life. Having to
care for her, both horses and affect her rescue, Bruce has made it his goal
to help others to not only realize what can happen when riding but also
how to be prepared for emergencies. Bruce offers his information and
shares the knowledge that he has gained from growing up out of doors in
Montana, his time with the Marine Corps and more than twenty years of
riding horses in the back country to others in seminars and classes around
the area.
Contact Info: 602.909.9958
bruce@hoypots.com
www.hoypots.com
Dr. Delia Macdonald, DVM, Harmony Holistic Veterinary Care
Clinic Topic: Acupuncture in Equines
Clinic Objective: To educate owners on the benefit and uses for acupuncture and traditional Chinese
Medicine in managing equine lameness.
As a child, Dr. Delia grew up running feral on the wild coast of
Northern California, cantering through redwoods older than the
written word and picking huckleberries off the back of her pony until
her fingers turned blue. Her path to doctor has been delightfully
winding; one that included wrangling cattle in Northern Montana,
rounding up wild horses for the BLM in Wyoming, competing
internationally in 100 mile endurance races and tracking buffalo
through the Okavango Delta. Dr. Delia Macdonald received her
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.
After working as a mixed animal veterinarian she completed
advanced training in veterinary acupuncture through IVAS
(International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.) Dr. Macdonald
now specializes in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine,
dietary therapy and physical therapy for both small and large
animals. She embraces a holistic approach to health and healing,
using innovative techniques to achieve the best possible outcome for her patients. When not working
with her patients Dr. Macdonald can be found enjoying the beauty of Northern Arizona with her family a mad mix of husband, kids, dogs, cats, horses and one hedgehog.
Contact Info: 928.445.7499 www.harmonyvetcare.com
Harmony Holistic Veterinary Care, 823 Hope St., Prescott, Az. 86303
Eric Parmer, Mule Breeder/Trainer
Clinic Topic: General Mule and Breeding Information
Clinic Objective: Clinician will discuss some basic information about mules and will discuss the breeding
of quality mules.
Eric was born and raised in southern Iowa on a family farm. His
family used and raised mules most of his life. In December
2014 Eric moved to the Morristown, AZ area and brought a
good jack with him. He strives to breed for the best minded,
athletic mules possible. His jack, Trademark, is a gentleman to
be around and rides in addition to having a great mind. Eric
raises quality mules out of well established and reputable
stock. He will be providing the stock for the American Mule
Trainers Challenge 2016 in New Mexico. In his training
program he focuses on keeping the animals soft, supple and
willing. Eric says, “There is much more to training mules than to
physically get them to do what you ask, I strive to train their
mind to want to do what you ask.” Eric is always willing to visit
and discuss mules, and how to improve qualities with genetics.
Contact Info: 641.414.4353 or 641.891.4213 kicknassmules@gmail.com
Holly Shanahan, Horse Trainer, Holly Shanahan Equine Services
Clinic Topic: Buying and Evaluating a Horse
Clinic Objective: Clinician will discuss the importance of matching horse to rider and how to determine
if a horse is the right fit.
Holly Shanahan is a fifth generation from the Verde
Valley. She rode in her first parade at the age of 2 and has
been deeply involved in the horse world since. Holly has
been very involved in the community with FFA, Verde
Valley Fair Arena, equine sales and training, and has a
strong commitment to helping youth in the community. In
addition she earned a degree from NAU in Marketing and
Management.
Holly specializes in helping her clients with foal
foundation, tune-up and behavioral correction, rehabilitating abused horses, equine sales and matching
and confidence building for both horse and rider. She believes in building a good relationship with the
horse on the ground first, and incorporates natural horsemanship skills into her training as well as
exposing horses to every environment possible. She says, “if you don’t trust your horse, they will not
trust you”.
Contact Info: 928.300.4132
Mark Allen, Certified Equine Dentist
Clinic Topic: Advanced Equine Dentistry
Clinic Objective: Clinician will discuss the importance of equine dentistry for a healthy, rideable and
trainable horse.
Mark Allen is a certified equine dentist. He graduated from the
Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry and is certified with the IAED
(International Association of Equine Dentistry). With over 10 yrs
of experience, he is highly skilled in advanced equine dentistry
including: extreme malocclusions (hook & wave complex, shear
mouth, step mouth), correction of parrot mouths using the
Riedinger procedure, and inter oral moral extractions. He also
attends continuing education every year to strengthen his
knowledge even further of equine dentistry, and to keep his IAED
certification current.
Mark has the help of his wife Velvet. They do not hang heads, so
she holds and assists with every horse they work on. Mark’s
clientele ranges from the high end performance horse to the back
yard family pet. No matter what the discipline, breed, or use each
horse, mule, or mini is always given the 100% attention to detail
that is needed. Education is very important to Mark, and he will
always explain to every owner the problems their horse has, and
how those problems affect their horse’s health, rideabilility, and trainability. Mark is also happy to let
his clients feel their horse’s mouth before and after dentistry.
Contact Info:
435.749.1224
Steve Edwards, Mule Trainer, Queen Valley Mule Ranch
Clinic Topic One: Why Does My Mule Do That?
Clinic Objective: This clinic will help you understand your mule's behavior. You will learn why your
mule may spin and go off, why he may be afraid on the trail, why he may lean on you, etc. Get all your
questions answered so you can answer your mule's questions!
Clinic Topic Two: Are Mules and Horses Different?
Clinic Objective: Thinking about riding a mule or just curious as to why ride a mule, do they need
different bits, tack, feed, do they smell different? Now is your time to get your questions answered!
Steve Edwards (AKA “The Mule Guy”!) has been training horses,
mules, and donkeys for about 40 years. The last 20 of those years
have been devoted almost exclusively to mules and donkeys because
Steve notes that they have unique training needs. Covering over 20
states and traveling internationally to Canada, Brazil, and Egypt,
Steve loves teaching about anything “long ears”.
Among Steve’s notable accomplishments are:
Development of mule and horse program for the Phoenix Zoo
Development of first of its kind Mule Training Certification Program
at Pierce College in California
Numerous championships in Western Pleasure, Trail Class, Driving
Classes, and Pack Events
The production of numerous mule and donkey educational videos
and articles
The release of his own saddle and tack line of equipment with
designs specifically for the mule and donkey.
Steve offers clinics, symposiums, and lectures for audiences of all sizes and skill levels and always ends
his presentations with an open invitation to “give him a holler” to talk about concerns, questions, or
training needs.
Steve says, “I dedicate my life and work to the Lord and to my beautiful wife Susan and our family. My
dream is to be able to teach people and mules to work together in one accord.”
Contact Info: 602.999.MULE steve@muleranch.com www.muleranch.com
Jay Begaye, Artist, Drummer, Singer, Horseman
Clinic Topics: Horses Are Our Journey
Clinic Objective: Learn about Native American War Horse designs and the Native American Traditional
way of training horses.
Jay Begaye, who is Tabaaha (Water Edge clan) and born for Tsenjikini
(Honey Combed Rock People/Cliff Dwellers People clan), is most
known for his award-winning musical talents as a singer, drummer
and songwriter. Jay has won many awards for his music including
NAMMYS, Indian Summer Music Awards, AFIM INDIE Awards and
even a Grammy nomination. He is a true innovator of traditional
music sung in his own Navajo language. He’s also an accomplished
painter and sculptor. He studied art at Yavapai College and won the
Who’s Who Award for American Junior Colleges. Jay has also at one
point competed in rodeos. Those closest to him know him as a horseman.
When Jay was a little boy, maybe two or three years old, his mother, Glennabah Begaye, found him
sitting quietly under one of her horses. He was holding the horse’s back hoof by its hair. Glennabah saw
that little Jay was one of those people who knows horses and who is recognized by horses. Glennabah
was one of those who knew because horses surrounded her. People in the area knew her for her
breeding of Appaloosas. Jay grew up riding horses with his mother and herding sheep on horseback.
“Back then I thought of horses as just horses but now I know they are like medicine, they are good
blessings to all Indian Nations.” Dine’ warriors and medicine men always have sung to their horses. Jay
carries on this tradition passed down from his mother and uncle.
Jay said he sees how horses are treated today and it makes him think that Native people, including
Navajo people, have forgotten how horses helped them move their camps, hunt, go to war, herd sheep,
round up cattle and kept them alive. Jay sees that people are not teaching the younger generation
about horses. Jay’s goal has been to teach and inspire young people to never be ashamed of whom they
are, to never lose sight of their culture and the importance of the horse in the Native culture.
Contact Info: JJB Horsemanship/Entertainment, AQHA Member/Breeder
505.977.4598 Jaybegaye@yahoo.com
Ryan Goldsmith, Horse Trainer, 2016 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor
Clinic Topic: Training a Back Yard Horse
Clinic Objective: Learn techniques and tips on suppling and unhinging your back yard horse to make a
more willing partner.
Ryan Goldsmith started riding horses before he could walk.
He is an Arizona native with a thriving training business in
Prescott, AZ. Ryan works with all breeds and in all
disciplines. His extensive experience in horse racing, colt
starting and his years spent dabbling in a variety of
disciplines has given him a unique insight into the horse as a
whole. Working with everything from Andalusians in
dressage to Kentucky Mountain horses in reining, Ryan's
method crosses boundaries.
Contact Info: 805.415.2665
ryangoldsmith.com
Jeremy Cluff, Horse Trainer, Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor 2013, 2014
Clinic Topic One: Finishing Touches Prepping for a Show
Clinic Objective: Getting a horse’s mind and body ready for a competition.
Clinic Topic Two: Advancing the Rider
Clinic Objective: Using an experienced horse to advance the skill level of the rider.
Jeremy Cluff is a great Arizona horseman known as the
Horse Tamer. He received that name when he trained his
Mustang "Widowmaker", a horse known for putting 2
other trainers in the hospital.
He has over 20 years as a professional trainer and more
than 500 horses under saddle to his credit. His clinics are
always full of people wanting insight to his knowledge of
horses and how they think.
As a competitive trainer Jeremy has participated in
horsemanship contests throughout the west. His record
includes being a two time money winner at the Luv Shack
Trainers Challenge and two invitations to the Arizona
Horseman's Challenge.
Recently Jeremy has taken on the adventure of working in the movies, working as a Technical
Consultant, Stunt Rider, and Actor. Credited in "A Horse For Summer"(2014) and "Deadly
Sanctuary"(2015).
Contact Info: 602.770.2814 horse.tamer@ymail.com
Rockstar Animal Performance, Jake Sporbert
Clinic Title: Vibration Plate and Laser Therapy
Clinic Objective: Clinician will demonstrate the use of vibration plate and laser therapy to enhance
performance and lessen injury in your equine partner.
Born in a small town in southern New York, Jake grew up in
north Phoenix from the age of 7 years. He graduated from
Lamar with a degree in Horse Training Management. For a
few years after college, Jake worked as an assistant trainer for
1999 AQHA Horseman of the Year, Robbie Schroeder as well
as working as assistant trainer and colt starter for Holmes
Cutting Horses; the home and breeders of Dual Rey. After
working for those two amazing ranches Jake went on to begin
a career in the PRCA riding bulls and saddle broncs with a
career that spanned over 10 yrs. During that time he was
helping a friend’s father with his bucking bull herd. Physical
training, administering general first aid and overall herd health
were some of Jake’s responsibilities as Jake had previous cattle management experience from his
experience working on ranches since he was 17 years old. Toward the end of his rodeo career he
started working for PRCA/PBR contractor Painted Pony Championship Rodeo. Jake’s responsibilities
included much of the same as with his friend’s father’s herd just on a larger scale and now included
horses. In the last 10 years Jake has begun a bucking bull breeding program at his own ranch. Some of
the bulls he has raised can be seen at the local bull ridings in Phoenix, as well as starting to make their
way into the Painted Pony bull herd.
Contact Info: 602.999.3654
rockstaranimalperformance@yahoo.com
Ty Jones, Horse Trainer, Az. Horseman’s Challenge Competitor 2013, 2015
Clinic Topic: Topline Development
Clinic Objective: Gain a solid understanding of how strengthening your horses topline can better his
performance.
Ty spent a lifetime molding together an understanding of
Horsemanship. For the love of horses and despite a long list of
failures he kept the learning desire alive. His idea was to watch
others, pick their brains, and apply what he saw, “At first, I
thought they didn’t want to lend a hand, and then I realized
that they didn’t know anything about horses. That’s when I
took the Horse Journey.”
The journey followed years of attending various professional
clinics, private lessons, and what he calls, “Distant Learning.”
Today, most of what Ty applies towards horsemanship
involves a straightforward, common sense approach that allows a connection which opens a path to
partnership. Knowledge, patience, persistence, and the willingness to learn are what he finds effective,
"It’s their mind we want to motivate. Once you get their mind, you can supple their body.”
In addition to conducting clinics and demonstrations, Ty starts colts, works with troubled horses, and
helps youth horsemanship programs. Ty’s horsemanship philosophy involves a combination of
principles, values, and knowledge, and the respect for horses to develop a partnership.
Ty is a native descendent of the Dine/Paiute and grew up in various adoption homes. He now resides in
Flagstaff, AZ.
Contact Info: 928.310.6432 ty.jones@nau.edu http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tj4/