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those of you whose search for more
advanced and tangible knowledge has left
you feeling like you’ve gotten the
"run-around" or that you "just didn’t
have it", and that’s why you
haven’t gotten any further in your
horsemanship...
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e
have something far greater to offer the
horse world than just training techniques.
Our motives are sincere and our message
brings the truth that you can achieve more
with your horses than you ever thought
possible. People who take advantage and
use our program are successful with their
horses, "get results" and reach their
goals, because we bring the best out in
you...so you can get the best out of your
horse!
People
may doubt what one says, but they will
always believe what one can do! Give us
the opportunity to make the difference for
you and your
horse.
he
reason we’re able to get done what we
do, with both horses and people is the
result of Wil's ability as a gifted
communicator, but more importantly
its his philosophies on horses and
life in general. The following is a
brief overview to help you get to know us
and our program better.
ractical
& personal might be the two
best words to describe how
horseman, Wil Howe, comes across.
Wil is a unique mixture of
cowboy, horseman and philosopher,
having spent nearly 40 years
making a living with horses, from
the cattle range to the
competitive world of showing.
Although he has specialized in
reined cowhorses and cutting
horses, he has trained over 23
different breeds for a variety of
events.
his
versatile reinsman and Beverly, his wife
and training partner of 28 years, have
been teaching in clinics since the early
80's throughout the West Coast, creating a
vast following. Wil was one of the first
trainers to share the concepts of horse
psychology as an approach to training
horses. Their honest "tell it all"
approach has made them an effective and
dynamic teaching team, making their
clinics, schools and videos stand out from
the others.
ecause
of his generous and caring personality,
Wil says he has felt the need to educate
people about the true nature of horses and
the importance of having complete control
of their horse, "not only for safety and
enjoyment, but performance." With a "down
to earth" way of teaching, Wil keeps his
program simple, useful and in practical
laymans terms. Wil gets to the point with
his straightforwardness, by putting the
"black and white" back into the
understanding of horsemanship...logical
truth about horses-No mystery, no magic!
Wil explains the importance and true
understanding of the responsibilities
involved in horse/rider relationships. He
likes to put things into the "proper
perspective", he says, "by shedding light
on the ‘gray areas’ and
misconceptions of horse
psychology."
il
feels that people put too much emphasis on
a horses’ intelligence and end up
categorizing them as kind, gentle, loving
or extremely smart animals. "Horses are
very sensitive, not to be confused with
intelligence or loyalty." If you are
following his theory, it’s necessary
to get this in your mind early on. Wil
believes horses react to what’s
happening around them, they do not reason,
and they are mentally at the same
development stage of a small child
throughout their lives. "You wouldn’t
let your 1,000 pound, 2-year old child sit
on your lap, nor should you allow your
horse to." Wil relates your leadership
role to parental guidance, "You must take
the responsibility of being in charge."
help people to have a more fun, safe and
realistic relationship with their mounts.
More people than not, haven’t been
getting the enjoyment from their horses
that they should. What I can show them
will first of all save their life, give
them a solid foundation for their
horsemanship program and teach them how to
teach their horse. With that, I’ll
also show them what to teach them.
We’re all trainers, the minute we
touch a horse, right or wrong. My job is
to share with people the secrets and the
little things that count, which make a
real difference in your horses’
performance." This is the platform upon
which he preaches.
il
Howe sends a message of reality, with
methods that apply to all circumstances.
Wil shares what he calls "the Rest of the
Story", leaving no questions
unanswered.
ere
is one uniquely versatile trainer,
possessing an uncanny way of knowing how a
horse thinks. Wil has been called a "speed
reader" of horses. He shares everything
down to the small and specific details on
how you, too, can "read" a horse, allowing
for much clearer communication. "All this
you can do yourself, and greater!", Wil
preaches in his clinics. "You don’t
have to be born on a horse to get results.
You just need to know what makes them
"tick".
e
has capsulized his knowledge into
what he calls
his
"From
Foundation to
Finished"
Training
Program. Communicating through
the understanding of Horse
Psychology, equine behavior and
their subtle body language, Wil
shows how to get your
horses’ undivided attention
and develop a willing attitude of
trust and respect, that comes
from applying his round pen
training techniques, which offer
the proper balance between
training the mental and the
physical, rather than "just going
through the motions", which
produces only physical exercise
for the horse.
his
ground work, though only a small portion
of Wil’s program, is the vital
starting point and prerequisite with which
to establish your leadership role in your
relationship with your horse. What Wil
reveals is the answers to the "how’s,
why’s and where-to-be" questions
often not addressed by other clinicians.
he
uniqueness of Wil’s program lies in
his
"10
Steps",
a series of "building block" exercises,
performed under saddle, in a snaffle bit.
Wil emphasizes that the sequence in which
these steps are taught is the formula for
success. Wil stresses that "Horses, the
simple creatures that they are, have to
learn things in small "bite-size" pieces"
in order for them to retain what
they’ve learned.
nd,
yes, old horses can learn new tricks. This
program helps horses of any age or level
of training." Through teaching your horse
to be supple and responsive on "all four
corners", and able to accept all forms of
pressure, these steps allow us to maintain
that "giving" attitude in our horses,
keeping them "tuned" for reliability, even
in the midst of competition events or
panic situations.
il’s
program goes much further than the basics
of snaffle bit training, and offers people
the opportunity to learn how to advance
their horse
"Beyond
the Snaffle Bit."
For
Wil, the ultimate goal is to have a horse
riding in a full bridle (carrying a silver
ported bit in its‘ mouth, handling
and giving to it without
resistance).
he
Vaqueros are the foundation for the whole
thing-The California Reinsman. They lived
on the backs of their horses. We’re
weekend warriors.
Nowadays, for many, it’s just easier
to continue to pull and "manhandle" their
horses with a snaffle bit all of the time,
and keep them in that retarded state of
training, rather than taking the time to
learn how to advance one, and ride with
some finesse. When you get a horse bridled
up, you can take a hold of him and
"feather" those reins a little, they
respond so much nicer than in a
snaffle."
il
shows you, step by step, how to move from
a snaffle bit to a curb bit, producing a
collected horse that listens with ease to
the light touch of the rein. Following
Wil’s advanced reining and bitting
techniques can "put a handle" on any
horse. This art of Finishing Training is
Wil’s specialty, and no other
clinician today offers this information,
let alone, the lengths that Wil does to
teach the details of neck reining in a
finished bit.
il
& Beverly, both perfectionists in all
areas of horsemanship, make a highly
effective teaching team. Known for their
tremendous enthusiasm and patience, which
they exhibit when they work "hands-on"
with both horses and riders in their
clinics and schools. They customize their
methods to apply to all phases of working
performance events, as well as
pleasure/trail riding. Personal attention
is given to each student to enable them to
reach their maximum potential. Through the
Howes’ intense instruction, they
develop better riders with exercises that
improve ones’ seat, leg aids, hands
& timing. They also teach the
importance of the proper, effective,
non-abusive use of spurs.
il
stresses
"Get
in tune with your horse and get
results!"
"Many
riders and horses have reached a plateau
and are ready to move on. They need
direction, one might have a colt
going, have him riding good, and by the
time he is five years old he may be more
seasoned and conditioned from use, but
really is no further along in his
education and my
10-Step
Program
can
give them that direction." For anyone with
a reiner, cutter or pleasure horse they
are showing, or have shown, my schools
offer a great "tune-up." Wil and Beverly
are able to teach you how to create a
bright new response in horses whose
routines have become dull and "hum-drum."
any
show horses, soured by performance events,
even barrel and rope horses, leave the
clinics and schools with a "new outlook",
renewed spirit and zest for competition.
Students learn exercises and techniques to
keep the interest level up in their horses
and are able to go on with a more
"in-depth" knowledge of what level their
horse is really at and what he really
needs. Many trainers won’t share
their "inside secrets", keeping their
students dependent on them, but Wil
"shares it all!"
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those of you whose search for more
advanced and tangible knowledge has left
you feeling like you’ve gotten the
"run-around" or that you "just didn’t
have it", and that’s why you
haven’t gotten any further in your
horsemanship...
e
have something far greater to offer the
horse world than just training techniques.
Our motives are sincere and our message
brings the truth that you can achieve more
with your horses than you ever thought
possible. People who take advantage and
use our program are successful with their
horses, "get results" and reach their
goals, because we bring the best out in
you...so you can get the best out of your
horse!
he
reason we’re able to get done what we
do, with both horses and people is the
result of Wil's ability as a gifted
communicator, but more importantly
its his philosophies on horses and
life in general. The following is a
brief overview to help you get to know us
and our program better. 
ractical
& personal might be the two
best words to describe how
horseman, Wil Howe, comes across.
Wil is a unique mixture of
cowboy, horseman and philosopher,
having spent nearly 40 years
making a living with horses, from
the cattle range to the
competitive world of showing.
Although he has specialized in
reined cowhorses and cutting
horses, he has trained over 23
different breeds for a variety of
events. 
ecause
of his generous and caring personality,
Wil says he has felt the need to educate
people about the true nature of horses and
the importance of having complete control
of their horse, "not only for safety and
enjoyment, but performance." With a "down
to earth" way of teaching, Wil keeps his
program simple, useful and in practical
laymans terms. Wil gets to the point with
his straightforwardness, by putting the
"black and white" back into the
understanding of horsemanship...logical
truth about horses-No mystery, no magic!
Wil explains the importance and true
understanding of the responsibilities
involved in horse/rider relationships. He
likes to put things into the "proper
perspective", he says, "by shedding light
on the ‘gray areas’ and
misconceptions of horse
psychology."
help people to have a more fun, safe and
realistic relationship with their mounts.
More people than not, haven’t been
getting the enjoyment from their horses
that they should. What I can show them
will first of all save their life, give
them a solid foundation for their
horsemanship program and teach them how to
teach their horse. With that, I’ll
also show them what to teach them.
We’re all trainers, the minute we
touch a horse, right or wrong. My job is
to share with people the secrets and the
little things that count, which make a
real difference in your horses’
performance." This is the platform upon
which he preaches.
ere
is one uniquely versatile trainer,
possessing an uncanny way of knowing how a
horse thinks. Wil has been called a "speed
reader" of horses. He shares everything
down to the small and specific details on
how you, too, can "read" a horse, allowing
for much clearer communication. "All this
you can do yourself, and greater!", Wil
preaches in his clinics. "You don’t
have to be born on a horse to get results.
You just need to know what makes them
"tick".
nd,
yes, old horses can learn new tricks. This
program helps horses of any age or level
of training." Through teaching your horse
to be supple and responsive on "all four
corners", and able to accept all forms of
pressure, these steps allow us to maintain
that "giving" attitude in our horses,
keeping them "tuned" for reliability, even
in the midst of competition events or
panic situations.
any
show horses, soured by performance events,
even barrel and rope horses, leave the
clinics and schools with a "new outlook",
renewed spirit and zest for competition.
Students learn exercises and techniques to
keep the interest level up in their horses
and are able to go on with a more
"in-depth" knowledge of what level their
horse is really at and what he really
needs. Many trainers won’t share
their "inside secrets", keeping their
students dependent on them, but Wil
"shares it all!" 
