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UPDATE! It was an amazing summer and so fun getting to know many of you better!  Thank you to all that participated in the cattle drives and clinics this summer!  We are currently holding cow lessons at Dunn's Arena in Litchfield Park.  We are going to try to put together some sort of drive in the desert this winter as well, so check back often and stay posted!  I will be adding pictures from the cattle drives in the near future, and below is the link to Silver Buckle Photography for those who were on the September Cattle Drive with us!  I wish all of you the best and hope to see you at some of my events in the future.  If you want to schedule a cow lesson at Dunn's call or email me and I will set one up for you!

www.Silverbucklephoto.com

Go back to simpler times, and cater to the cowboy/cowgirl in you! Come join us in  for some fun with cows and horses.  Make a memory with your family that will last a lifetime.  Bring your own horse and get help working out your problems and building a better relationship with your horse, or use one of our horses. No trailer? No problem, we can haul your horse for you from anywhere in the valley. We have gentle, fun horses available for every level rider, most are available for sale. Whether you are a complete beginner rider or an accomplished show person, you will learn something in these clinics. We will work on excercises that will help you gain more control over your horse, and help you with your balance and timing on a horse. One on one lessons will be available to those who don't feel comfortable working in the group. We can help you with getting your horse to better follow your leg and hand cues, help them stop better, and get them softer in the bridle. We can also assist you with trailer loading issues, spooking, ground control and manners, saddle fit.  Kids and families are welcome.  One thing is sure, you won't miss the heat of the desert! Rates start at just $100 per day.  Credit Cards can be accepted for Payment.  Cow Clinic Sign Up Form

LAST CHANCE OF THE SEASON! SEPT. 18, 19&20

The photos above are of a herd of elk we saw on the last cattle drive.

Cattle Drives:

The Cattle Drives are super fun.  The upcoming cattle drives are located at Mormon Lake, near Flagstaff. Mormon Lake has cabin rentals available, showers,  a little store, RV hookups, campsites, and a cute little steak house.  Our Cattle Drives run approximatly 4 hours beginning at 9:30 am on Saturday morning. Saturday evening we will offer roping instruction, campfire stories and s'mores. Day two kicks off at 9:30 am as well. We have had a problem with cattle rustlers on day two, so guests should be aware of the risk. Trail riding in this area is unbeatable, and there is plenty for the entire family to do around town! The Saturday and Sunday cattle drives are $100 per day, $175 for both days. If you would like to come one day early Bobby Dunn and Christina Carl will be offering a half day horsemanship clinic in the arena for $75 extra.  In these clinics we work on better control of your horse.  We work on shoulder control, side-passing, getting the horse softer in the bridle, stopping, neck reining, rollbacks, canter leads and better balance.  We have lots of excercises to help improve your horsemanship.  We have horses available for lease for these drives and clinics for $25 per day. 

Cow Clinics are offered at Dunn's Arena as well. They are $45 for 2 plus hours of instruction.  We will help you work on issues that you are having with your horse and teach you proper techniques for working with cattle.  You will learn how to work cattle for team penning and team sorting purposes as well.  These clinics are great for helping riders to become one with their horses.  Your horse will become more confident and will love chasing the cattle, and you will forget all of your worries.  We can ride your horse for you and tune them up if they need that, or we can coach you and help teach you excercises that will improve your relationship with your horse. 

If you are interested in hosting any of these events, please contact Christina at 623-628-7663.  We can bring cattle to your facility and do clinics or put on team pennings and sortings at your location.  We can even bring extra horses for people to use.

Here is what people say about our clinics:

"I had a wonderful time on Sunday!  Truly I didn't know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised.  I really liked your and Bobby's style of horsemanship.  Horse people can be VERY different in their approach to horse care/riding I was very impressed with how healthy and well trained your horses are."

I only had the one day, I got  ground instruction from Bobby Dunn on how to 'read' cattle, then how to transfer this to your horse! It was pretty dang  fun really, (even the Bovine Aerobics part!) but getting coached/immediate feedback is priceless! I couldnt believe how quick Shiloh starting 'tracking' a cow! Bobby said hes real cowy & handy too. He rode him a little as well...AND everybody got to ride his horse Sorrely who is awesome!!!!!!! He will spin on a dime and give you change (MUCH faster than I wanted to spin). I got ALOT of great coaching, and the grand finale was driving the cattle thru the woods! This is SO much fun, and SO worth doing!!  Did I mention the smores at the campfire on Sat nite?? The laughter, camaraderie & the beer was just great! I think everyone had a great time, and will definitly do this again! GREAT JOB Christina and Bobby!!!!!

Don't Delay! Space is limited in this clinic.  Use this sheet to sign yourself up and either send it to 2523 N 192nd Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 or email it to ccarl52@hotmail.com.

 Cow Clinic Sign Up Form

What You will learn in a cow clinic:

Whether you are completely new to horses, or a very advanced rider you will take away a lot from this clinic.  No riding experience is necessary to participate because following a cow will teach you how to ride.  It is a great way to improve your balance and learn how to control a horse.   If you don't have your own horse, we will provide you with one that is appropriate for your riding level.

What you will learn:
1. First, you learn how to work cattle on foot--we call this bovine areobics!  You will learn where you need to be to control the cow without having to worry about controlling your horse. 

2. Now that you know where you need to be in relation to the cow, you will learn how to get your horse there and will do several excercises just learning how to follow the cow and how to get your horse to focus on it.  This is very fun because after a little while, your horse and you will be tuned into the cow and all you have to do is sit there.  Riding becomes effortless and you really become one with your horse because you are working as a team to follow the cow. 

3. Next, you will learn some exercises without the cow on how to better control your horse and get your horse steering and stopping better and responding  better to your cues.  You will learn how to control the horse's shoulders and move the horse's hind end using your hands and your seat. 

 4. Now the real fun begins! You start to do excercises at the trot and canter moving the cow up and down the fence, separating them, ect. 

5. Part of each clinic will be working one on one or in small groups on horsemanship in another arena.  We will work with each person and their horse individually and do a little tune-up on your horse if that is what is needed.  We can work on making the horse softer in the bit, ground manners, better stops and turns, spookiness, and whatever other issues you are having with your horse.