Success Stories

May 08

My daughter and I signed up for Steve's clinic because we both are fairly timid riders/handlers and have ridden only a few years. We really needed some help! We both learned on a very broke older mare and had recently purchased younger, more athletic horses as we felt we were ready to step up a little. Both of our horses were beginning to push us around a little and we thought the clinic would be a good way to get to know both horses better, gain some confidence and become better leaders (and keep from getting hurt!!). We did not know, however how herd bound they had become. We all had our work cut out for us as our horses were both a handful!! Steve's program is very well rounded and easy to learn with his help. Steve and Francesca got my daughter and I to do things we would never have done on our own and while we were inclined to give up at times (because of the challenges of the herd bound behavior); they were always right there to help and encourage us so that we could have a good outcome! They gently pushed us through our fear so that we could succeed. We received lots of one on one help with our horses "herd bound" issues, and Steve worked with me and my mare on a trailering problem we had been having. The clinic was an awesome experience! They are also two of the nicest people I have ever met! I recommend Steve Rother's horsemanship clinics and would add that I only wish I had discovered him sooner! Diane & Sarah - Otis Orchards, Wa.

I have been working with Fashion every day and am pleased with how calm she is becoming.  The ground work was execellent, the riding was helpful, and the bit change is an unexpected pleasure.
Thank you Steve (and Francesca).          
-Michelle Cook

I just wanted to thank you both for helping me reach all of my goals with my "thirsty" Arabian, Ali. Before the clinic started, I was hoping for Ali to load, canter, lunge better to the right (or do anything better to the right), go through tight spaces--and we hit all of those points. If he wasn't doing them perfectly by the end of the clinic, we gained the tools needed to work on it by ourselves.

Thank you very much and I look forward to doing this clinic again next year.

Jessica - Anchorage 08

Comments: I talked to you at The Mane Event in Red Deer, AB and I just wanted to thank-you so much for the help with my 19 year old "Fred", as I told you he had started to buck and I was unsure how to deal with him. You told me that I needed to "lean" on him and to let him know who was in charge. I took your advise and we have been having wonderful rides together, now that we both have more confidence in my ability to be the leader. Thank-you so much!! Karen (Alberta)

“Steve Rother has been a phenomenal influence for me and my horse Taz. Without him I do not know where we would be today.” – J.K. Estacada, OR

“Before attending a Steve Rother clinic I was in a very desperate situation. I loved my horse, but my horse was becoming more and more dangerous. We would have moments of success, but then they would be gone. It was like my horse had a split personality. With Steve guidance and support both Reno and I have overcome our fears and frustrations. We are now experiencing what it is all about, daily success and satisfaction! Thank you Steve!” -- B.E. Eugene, OR

“This was the last chance for my horse Scooter. She had been through several trainers and owners with no success. A friend referred me to Steve. She said if anyone could help, it would be Steve. With hesitation I signed up for the clinic. I never could have imagined the things that I did not know about horses. Steve managed to help Scooter become a willing partner, and more importantly he taught me to do it to! I owe Scooter’s life and my new friendship with her to Steve. I can’t wait to get to another clinic!” –T.B. Spokane, WA

All my life I dreamed of having horses. Once I got Bravo, I realized that it was going to take more that dreaming to get our relationship where I wanted it. Steve gave us the tools that we needed to get on track. The experience was priceless! I would recommend his clinics to anyone with a horse.” --G.W. Hood River, OR

“I had horses when I was younger, but then got out of the horse world to raise my family. Once I got back into it, I realized how much things had changed. The things that used to be so easy, now scared me to death. Steve helped to restore the confidence that I needed to ride my horse. He was very patient with me, but was willing to push me forward when I needed it.” –J.M. Anderson, CA

“When I first heard of Steve I thought that he was just a cowboy that tamed mustangs. I never thought that he could help my horse Rio and I, as I am a dressage rider. I was surely wrong. Not only could he help me in areas of dressage that I was having difficulty with, but he helped to improve my relationship with Rio, 100%!” – T.K. Renton, WA

“I could barely get my horse stopped with a double bridle, never could I have imagined doing it brideless, bareback, and in the ocean. Steve has not only helped me and my horse Arial, he has taken us on a journey. I have been fortunate enough to ride with Steve in several clinics over the past 3 years. At first I thought that his clinics might be carbon copied, but that thought was quickly erased. He has taken me through every phase of horsemanship that I could ever imagine, from the ground up. He has taught me how to solve problems, work my horse at liberty, ride her everywhere with confidence, perform many advanced maneuvers, rope cattle on her, and even a few tricks. Every time I come back to a clinic with my homework completed. He surprises me with even more knowledge. The sky is the limit with Steve. It is definitely “horsemanship without limits”! R.J. Cornelius, OR

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