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9595 S. KINGS RANCH ROAD,

HEREFORD, AZ 85615

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"Forever the dream is in the mind, realization in the hands."
-Louis L'Amour

My Services

“pricing available upon request”

Full-Time Training, Colt Starting, Problem Horses, Tune Ups

I focus on ground training and building a trust relationship with your horse before moving forward.

Freeze Branding Livestock

Horses or cattle – You must provide brand paperwork and proof of ownership of animal, ID, and your own brass iron. I use liquid nitrogen.

Horse Consignments

Put your horse in the care of an experienced trainer to market and ultimately sell the horse.

Single-Task Training

– Trailer Loading – Water Crossing – Bridge Crossing – Picking Up Hooves – Pull Backs – Many other single tasks that your horse might be having problems with.

Horsemanship and Riding Lessons

Ground training, riding lessons, roping, or simply working closer with your horse. One-on-one horsemanship or riding lessons “made to measure” for you and your horse’s needs.

Packing Education for Horses and Mules

I share experience and knowledge of best practices, theory, techniques and equipment for safely and efficiently packing mules and horses using the Decker or Sawbuck styles of pack saddles.

Clinics and Symposiums

One, two, three or four day clinics on various topics. Symposiums are 1-3 Hour demonstrations that folks can audit.

We proudly serve Hereford, Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, Benson, Tombstone, and surrounding Southern Arizona communities.
Not in our immediate backyard? No problem — if your horse can ride in a trailer, we can work with you.
Haul-ins are always welcome.

About

Start Your Horse's/Mule's Transformation Now With A Top Leading Horseman

Headquartered at the E/9 Ranch in southeastern Arizona, Elliston Equine Solutions offers comprehensive equine training and horsemanship services in a working ranch environment that emphasizes purpose, partnership, and practical application.

Horses may be started from the ground up or brought in for continued development, problem-solving, or refinement. Unlike traditional arena-only programs, horses at E/9 Ranch are exposed to real-world conditions, including varied terrain and cattle work. This approach develops capable, confident horses suited for ranch work, reliable trail and endurance riding, and service or law-enforcement applications.

Clients seeking to deepen their connection with their horse or advance their horsemanship will find a peaceful and immersive learning environment near the Coronado National Forest and the San Pedro River. The setting supports focused instruction, personal growth, and meaningful progress for both horse and rider.

All breeds, disciplines, and experience levels are welcome. Clinics are offered in horsemanship, mounted defense, working stock, and more, and can be customized for individuals, groups, or organizations. Programs are available locally, nationally, and internationally.

Breeds with which Elliston Equine Solutions has experience include, but are not limited to: American Paint Horse, Akhal-Teke, American Quarter Horse, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Arabian, Friesian, Florida Cracker, Gypsy Vanner, Kiger Mustang, Missouri Fox Trotter, Thoroughbred, Appendix, Mustang, Oldenburg, Tennessee Walking Horse, mules, donkeys, and grade horses.

Whether preparing a young horse for its future or refining an experienced partner, Elliston Equine Solutions provides thoughtful, purpose-driven training rooted in horsemanship, trust, and real-world application.

 

 

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THE TRAINERS

ABOUT ME

A Montana native with a strong Western heritage, Travis Elliston’s foundation in leadership and service began early as an Eagle Scout and continued through military service, horsemanship, and lifelong dedication to mentorship. He is the Owner and Operator of E/9 Ranch and the founder of Elliston Equine Solutions, where he provides professional equine training, education, and horsemanship services grounded in safety, communication, and respect for the horse.

Travis has worked extensively across the equine industry in a wide range of roles, including horse trainer, clinician, riding instructor, farrier, ranch hand, working cowboy, and professional horseman for film and television productions. His experience spans domestic and international work, including clinics and training engagements in the United States, Germany, and Taiwan. He has also served as a mounted actor, stunt rider, and principal actor double in film and television productions.

His professional service includes coaching the United States Air Force Academy Rodeo Team, serving as a wrangler and animal caretaker at the United States Air Force Academy Equestrian Center, and acting as Stable Officer at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he oversaw daily equine operations, care standards, and grounds programs. He has also served as a Horse Marshal for the Tucson Rodeo Parade and as a Mounted Arizona Ranger. Travis further served as a trooper and trainer with B Troop, 4th Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) at Fort Huachuca, where he refined his leadership, horsemanship, and operational experience.

Travis currently serves as Vice President of the Fort Huachuca Cavalry Association and is a Merit Badge Counselor for Horsemanship and Animal Science with the Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America). He is also a proud Ambassador for the Remount Foundation and a founding member of Remount Deutschland, organizations dedicated to equine-assisted learning, wellness, and resilience for military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

His professional certifications include Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Certified Riding Instructor, Lyons Legacy Accredited and Certified Trainer, Certified Packer through Bob Hoverson and the Swan Mountain Wilderness Guide School, and certifications in Equine First Aid and Emergency Care through EquiFirst Aid USA. He is also certified through Greg Kersten’s OK Corral Series in equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning and holds American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) Stable Management Level I certification.

Academically, Travis is a graduate of the Texas Horseshoeing School, Level One Horse Boy Method (supporting children with autism through equine-based connection and regulation), a graduate of the Trooper School with B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry (Memorial) at Fort Huachuca, and also the Cavalry School in Montana. Lastly, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Equine Science from Post University.

Travis maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the California Bridlehorse Association, Fort Huachuca Cavalry Association (Life Member), Certified Horsemanship Association, 11th Armored Cavalry Association (Life Member), Lyons Legacy, American Riding Instructors Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association.

In addition to his work in education and training, Travis has contributed to the film and television industry as a background actor, stunt rider, and principal actor double, with credits including:

  • The Warrant Breaker – Stunt Rider / Mounted Performer
  • Far Haven – Background Actor / Mounted Performer
  • What Must Be Done (Short Film) – Stunt Rider / Mounted Performer / Primary Actor
  • Long Shadows – Background Actor / Mounted Performer
  • Frontier Crucible – Mounted Cavalry Performer / Principle Actor Double

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Reviews: Where Training Meets Trust

I brought my 3 year old Appy mare to Travis as a last resort. She had been sent back to me from the first trainer after 2 weeks. The problem- she turned out to be a bucker and bucked the trainer off as well as me. In the 2 months that she has spent with Travis she has changed into a quiet, calmer horse and has a lot more confidence. Travis was exceptional in keeping me informed and updated with tons of videos so I could watch her progress! He is wonderful about loving/rewarding the horse when they do the right thing. Many thanks,
M. Casey Hereford, AZ
M. Casey
Travis is an awesome trainer! I am a commercial model and needed a tune-up on horseback riding for a role I am being considered for. So, of course I turned to Travis - He proved to be a great choice! Travis is very knowledgeable and patient and effective instructor. Whether you want training for your horse or yourself, I whole hardheartedly recommend Travis Elliston!
-Jeff Colorado Springs, CO
-Jeff
Travis Elliston....I can't express words on how happy I am with the work he has done on my young horses! I highly recommend him. No way could I have leaned off Smoke to open a gate latch 30 days ago... If anyone is looking for a heck of a trainer? Travis is awesome.
Suzi Roark Willcox, AZ
Suzi Roark
My daughter and I are blessed to work with Travis and our horses. Travis is both diligent and patient with my mare and gelding. He understands how my horses think based on their individual personalities, breeding, and most of all - potential. We are so much more confident handling and riding our horses.
April MontgomeryBlackforest, CO
April Montgomery
"Travis came highly recommended after I had an unfortunate accident with my horse. He came out to spend time with her and evaluated the events that had taken place that day and was spot on. He's amazing with horses and is so patient. He understood her almost immediately and knew exactly how to get what he was asking from her. Very blessed to have had the time with such a wonderful horseman and trainer!!
Angie CunninghamColorado
Angie Cunningham
"If you are looking for someone to just give you blanket , canned, one-size-fits all training advice, please do NOT call Travis Elliston. You will be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you want honesty and integrity with training to your specific horse as well as yourself. Travis is definitely the man you should call. Honesty and integrity may not be characteristics you normally think with horseman, but they fully fit Travis. He will individualize his training to each horses needs and levels. Then he will take the time to train the rider as needed as well. With Elliston Equine Solutions you get the best of both - horse trainer and riding instructor - for one very reasonable price. Give him a try, you will not be disappointed.
Cindy RichardsonPenrose, CO
Cindy Richardson
My 14 year old daughter fell in love with a Noodle, a beautiful 6 yr old thoroughbred mare with a mind of her own. After the second visit the owner and I both had some concerns about my daughter's ability to safely manage Noodle. Noodle was kicking and just very head strong. My daughter was devastated, but then we decided to have Travis work with Noodle and then my daughter together. I was beyond impressed with the change in noodle. She was so well mannered, no kicking and had learned so much in the short time she spent with Travis. Travis was kind, patient and just knew how to handle both Noodle and my daughter. He was encouraging which is important when working with a 14 year old girl. Long story short, my daughter ended up with the horse of her dreams and we owe it all to Travis. THANK YOU TRAVIS!
Tonya HenryDenver, CO
Tonya Henry
After observing Travis working with a multitude of horses and riders of diverse backgrounds and disciplines, I had high hopes that he would be just the right trainer to help me re-build my confidence, while also re-building my horse's confidence in me. Through my groundwork and riding exercises, along with providing additional tools during my horses "re-active times", we are on our way. I highly recommend Travis Elliston. He is not only an excellent horse trainer, but is an amazing teacher helping to join horse and rider to become a confident team! Oh, and he reminds us to have fun in the process!
Jocelyn WilliamsUnited States Air Force Academy, CO
Jocelyn Williams
There's a difference between a phenomenal horseman and a phenomenal trainer, luckily Travis is both! For a novice horseman like myself, he can put all his lessons and training techniques in terms I can understand and execute. He is patient and understands that I am learning just as much as my horse in learning, which has gone a long way. My horse has some speed control issues, and within two lessons I now have a level of control I didn't think I'd have for months. I am more confident in the saddle and my horse and I are working better as a team. Travis is excellent man with lots of wisdom, inside and out of the arena. I HIGHLY recommend him for all your horse and horsemanship needs!
Seth D'AllessandrisUnited States Air Force Academy, CO
Seth D'Allessandris
I have spent the last 5 years educating myself on horsemanship. I followed big name trainers and learned a lot. But after I bought 3 mares home from pasture. I felt I needed more guidance from a trustworthy source to help tune them up and get us in the right direction as well as grow in my horsemanship skills along the way. After searching for a trustworthy trainer for almost a year, someone recommended I look into Travis. I have not regretted it!! He has expanded my skills and knowledge much more than I hoped and helped me find the holes in my horses, but mostly in myself. He is wonderful teacher and listener and answers all my questions patiently. I hardly recognize my mares now!! In two months they have gone from problem horses to rock solid mounts and he kept it fun the whole time! He truly has you and your horse's best interest at heart. I highly recommend him!!
Estella JessopLatigo, CO
Estella Jessop
Travis has put over 30 hrs on my 5 year old mare quarter horse, Gracie, and used her at Josh Lyons training in northern CO as well as worked with me in the arena over the last 6 months. His touch with the horse and his clarity of instruction have been hugely helpful. I will continue to use his expertise to develop my mare and it's operator. He really knows how to bring the best out in both!
Gene RenuartColorado Springs, CO
Gene Renuart
After our Percheron threw me, I called Travis. He has been such a blessing! He has given myself and my husband the confidence to enjoy our Percheron Elsa and the knowledge to gain her respect. With Travis's help we have fallen back in love with riding and look forward to every lesson! We highly recommend Travis for any level of horseback riding. As beginners, we have learned more in the few weeks he has worked with us than the years of lessons we have taken. Thank you for all your hard work Travis!
Claire SchroederLatigo, CO
I've worked with a few very successful trainers over the years and Travis ranks at the top. I've been very impressed with his knowledge, patience and training abilities. He is an excellent teacher not only for the horse but the rider too. I appreciate his ability to communicate with me not only what the horse needs but what I need as well. I just took 2 horses home that have been in training. The progression in these horses has been amazing! Horses are truly a passion for Travis and it is evident in the end result.
Laura Vaughan Elgin, AZ
Laura Vaughan
I have known and worked with many good horse trainers in all my years with horses and a few were great trainers. Then I met Travis Elliston. Travis is by far in a category that only has one other trainer I know. Travis and Bob Coleman of Smokey Valley Horses share the Exceptional Trainer category. Travis has had my horse, Odin, for a little over a week now. I went to see Travis and Odin today. It is amazing the progress that Travis is making with Odin. It was really something to watch them work together today. Something I really like and appreciate about Travis is while he’s training he explains everything he is doing. He shows you how and explains the why and his expectation of everything he’s doing. He’s not only Great with the horse but will teach the owner as well if you want to learn. I’m glad we met. I have another horse for him to work with after I take Odin home. If you have a Gaited horse you need worked with then look no further than Travis Elliston of Elliston Equine Solution LLC. You will be glad you did.
Jack TeterElgin, Arizona
Jack Teter
I met a man awhile back. A horse trainer... been watching him and what he does. And I have to say he's darn good with teaching the students he takes in! He's a teacher and a trainer. Quiet and soft spoken, gentle with a kind hand. He teaches his students to want to learn! An then trains them the way to do it. All with patience and perseverance. He's always in control of himself! Methodical and steady. I wouldn't hesitate to ask Travis S. Elliston, if he'd be willing to help me with helping a friend learn everything they need to know!
Billy ShoemakerArizona
Billy Shoemaker
Travis is what the horse community considers to be its highest compliment: "a good hand... a true horseman." His resume supports this evaluation. It is also supported by dozens of positive comments about his horsemanship I received from Pikes Peak Range Riders on our annual Warm-Up Ride, which Travis attended as my guest. And, the raves around the United States Air Force Academy barns from patrons and cadets and senior leaders about his training and problem-solving skills, speak to the respect and affection in which he is held.
Kenneth E. Roth, COL, USAF (Retired)Colorado Springs, CO
Kenneth E. Roth, COL, USAF (Retired)
I have had the opportunity to work with Travis on an almost daily basis over a five-month period as he trained my young horse and gave me invaluable pointers on working with her myself. He proved himself to be supremely knowledgeable when it comes to horse training and very skillful in teaching me new skills as a horse owner. Travis was always respectful, articulate, and patient. I received daily videos from Travis' trail rides on my horse. He gave her the confidence to attack difficult trails with a "no problems" attitude. He also taught me how to bring out that confidence and cooperation on my rides too.
Jeanne King, LT COL, RETUS Air Force Academy, CO
Jeanne King, LT COL, RET
Mr. Elliston offered some lessons and instructions to military folks and stood out with outstanding horsemanship, highly effective communication and collaboration skills, and an incredible knowledge about military and equestrian life. His ability to connect to people, while having wealth of background knowledge in areas needed to manage and lead, are reasons I would highly recommend his service to anybody who is able to take advantage of his abilities. Mr. Elliston has a balanced temper, is effectively approachable, a problem solver, encourager, with a gift to connect to animals and humans. He is open minded, highly interested in helping military families and veterans and their special equine connection. He is highly motivated to help others and put himself 100% into the service of work. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Travis Elliston.
Bianca Rimbach M.A.Colorado Springs, CO
Bianca Rimbach M.A.
Travis has a incredible Gift when it comes to Horses. He has made such a Huge positive change not only in my Horses but also in me as a rider. I could watch him working with Horses all day long. Travis has turned my young Filly into a confident Horse and Partner..he turned my scared and fearful Arab,that was trained in not such a good way ,to a more confident horse also and undid all the bad and incorrect things that happend to him by showing him a different way to cope with things. I HIGHLY recommend Travis to any horse owner, no matter what discipline you ride ,he will train your horse towards your discipline, even if that means he has to ride on the “pancake” saddle (english saddle) as he calls it.
Maike TerrellHereford, Arizona
Maike Terrell
Words could never describe how thankful I am for Travis. Not only did he train Kane from the ground up but he also taught me so much during my own lessons with him. Thank you for all you have done for Kane and I, we couldn't have ever gotten to where we are with out you.
Shari FryBenson, AZ
Shari Fry
When I first met Travis to talk to him about Training our Horse the first thing he said to me is I am very transparent. No truer words were spoken everything he did from day one was for the best interest for the Horse. I would go up once a week to see how training was progressing I was never disappointed. He would explain everything very thorough if I had questions he answered them. We are very fortunate that we found Travis I would recommend and do recommend him to anybody with either a young horse that needs to be trained or an older horse that has issues.
Aleta LeeMescal, AZ
Aleta Lee
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Travis has been working with my two young 3 year old Arabians and I am beyond impressed with his knowledge, skill, and keen sense of knowing exactly what each needed and training each horse as an individual. My horses love him and look forward to every lesson. And his skills go far beyond just starting young horses – his horsemanship is amazing. He rode my 15 yr old Arabian dressage gelding only twice and taught him skills that he had never been shown. I have had many trainers over the years, but I have to say that Travis is right at the top. His approach to training is honest and fair to both horse and rider, as well as educational and safety based for both. We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Travis Elliston’s abilities in our area and I would highly recommend him with 20 stars if it were possible.
Charlotte Miller HarveySierra Vista, Arizona
Charlotte Miller Harvey
I have learned so much from Travis S. Elliston while taking riding lessons and also from watching him work with other horses. He not only teaches proper form and maneuvers, but also the “why” so that the rider understands the reason what he is teaching is so important. When working with horses that need training, Travis learns where the holes are and through lots of repetition makes those corrections. Our next project is to help a horse gain confidence when he is away from home at different arenas. I am looking forward to seeing what Travis can do for that horse and for me as a rider! I highly recommend Travis! He is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and willing to help in many different capacities.
Lisa KieferHereford, Arizona
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Gallery

Photos dating back through the years; students still with me today. The search for great horsemanship never ends! (Click on the Picture for a close up)

Recommended Reading

"There are thee kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. the few who learn by observation. the rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves."- will rogers

I recommend reading any or all of the books below to increase your knowledge in the fields of horsemanship, horseback riding, horse training, farrier, veterinary, the history of the horse, horse psychology and much, much more with concerns to the horse. I read about 5 books a month. Very few make it to this list. You can be assured that if it is on this list, it is truly one of the best books in its class. Remember that books are to be used as an additional tool to your horsemanship tool box. Books are absolutely useless unless you practice. You can't learn it from just a book; it just doesn't work that way. Learn everything you can by books and then get out there and get dirty!

Horsemanship:

  • True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond
  • Think Harmony With Horses by Ray Hunt
  • True Unity by Tom Dorrance
  • Peter Campbell Talks Horses, Willing Partners
  • Groundwork by Buck Brannaman
  • In the Words of a Reinsman: Transitioning your horse to a western bit by Pat Puckett
  • More Than a Horseman by Margaret Dorrance and John Saint Ryan
  • Ranch Horsemanship, Western Horseman by Curt Pate with Fran Devereux Smith
  • The Started Colt, Horsemanship as an Art by Bret Davis

Horsemanship Continued:

  • Vaquero Style Horsemanship by Ed Connell
  • Cow-Horse Confidence By Martin Black with Cynthia McFarland
  • Hackamore Reinsman by Ed Connell
  • Course 1 Freedom Course by Reis Ranch Universal Horsemanship
  • Course 2 Awareness Course by Reis Ranch Universal Horsemanship
  • Course 3 Movement Course by Reis Ranch Universal Horsemanship
  • Course 4 Horseman Course by Reis Ranch Universal Horsemanship
  • Horsemanship and Horsemastership, The Cavalry School, 1942

Horse Training:

  • Breaking and Training the Stock Horse by Charles O. Williamson
  • The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection by Lynn Palm with Stacy Pigott
  • Practical Western Training by Dave Jones
  • Lyons Legacy School of Horsemanship, Training Manual by Josh Lyons and Ian Kirkham
  • Mexican Horse Traing Methods and Traditions of Horsemanship by Diane Gadeway with Ricardo Galvez
  • Monte Foreman’s Horse-Training Science by Monte Foreman and Patrick Wyse
  • 101 Ranch Horse Tips by Patrick Hooks
  • The Language of Horsemanship by Dick Pieper with Cheryl Magoteaux Cody
  • Clinton Anderson’s Training on the Trail by Clinton Anderson with Jennifer Forsberg Meyer
  • Lyons On Horses with Sinclair Browning
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Horse Training Continued:

  • Nature in Horsemanship by Mark Rashid
  • Considering the Horse by Mark Rashid
  • Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse by Mark Rashid
  • Finding the Missed Path, The Art of Restarting Horses by Mark Rashid
  • Whole Heart, Whole horse by Mark Rashid
  • Communication With Cues: The Rider’s Guide to Training and Problem Solving Part I with John Lyons’
  • Horseman’s Territory, How to Work Around the Western Saddle Horse…And More by Oscar W. Lindholm
  • A Horseman’s Journey by Richard Winters
  • From Rider to Horseman by Richard Winters
  • Clinton Anderson, Lessons Well Learned written with Melinda Kaitcer
  • Storey’s Guide to Training Horses by Heather Smith Thomas

Horse Training Continued:

  • Problem Solving by Marty Marten
  • Problem Solving Volume 2 by Marty Marten
  • Ranch-Horse Versatility by Mike Major with Fran Devereux Smith
  • Starting Colts with Mike Kevil
  • Ground Manners Short Course by Clinton Anderson with Jennifer Forsberg Meyer
  • From Foundation Forward Training Manual by Ken McNabb
  • 101 Ground Training Exercises by Cherry Hill
  • Mane Thoughts, Essay on Horsemanship by Tom Moates
  • 101 Trail Riding Tips by Dan Aadland
  • Horses Partners in Life by Jake Martenis
  • You Can Train Your Horse TO DO ANYTHING! On Target Training: Clicker Training and Beyond by Shawna and Vinton Karrasch
  • John Lyons Training Guide, Techniques For All Riding Disciplines

Horse Training Continued:

  • Ride Smart with Craig Cameron with Kathy Swan
  • Western Horsemanship with Richard Shrake
  • Natural Horse-Manship by Pat Parelli
  • Ride Smarter by Craig Cameron with Susan Morrison
  • The Modern Horseman’s Countdown To Broke with Sean Patrick
  • The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book by Linda Tellington-Jones
  • Riding Manual, Teaching Manual for unbroke & Broke Horses by John Lyons
  • Troubleshooting! By John Lyons
  • The Horse Training Problem Solver by Jessica Jahiel
  • Things I Wish I Knew by John Lyons
  • Training and Riding with Cones and Poles by Sigrid Schope
  • Developing the Art of Equine Communication by C.L. “Lee” Anderson

California Style:

  • el Buckaroo by Ernest Morris
  • Vaquero Heritage by Ernest Morris
  • Lore of the California Vaquero by A.R. Rojas
  • Last of the Vaqueros by Arnold R. Rojas
  • The Vaquero by A.R. Rojas
  • California Vaquero by A.R. Rojas
  • California Stock Horse by Luis B. Ortega
  • The California Hackamore Horse by Jeff Sanders
  • The California Two Rein & Bridle  By Jeff Sanders
  • The California Spade bit Horse by Mino Spadacini
  • The California Spade bit Horse Part 2 by Mino Spadacini
  • The California Spade bit Horse Part 3 by Mino Spadacini
  • Vaqueros and Buckaroos by Arnold Rojas
  • The Legendary California Hackamore & Stock Horse by Bobby Ingersoll

Lesser Known (50,60,70,80,90s) Horse Training:

  • Breaking and Training Your Horse by Sheila Roughton, 1994
  • Out of the West, The New Horsemanship by Louis Taylor, 1964
  • How To Break And Train The Western Horse Edited by Bill Weikel, 1972
  • Training Tips for Western Riders by L.N. Sikes with Bob Gray, 1963
  • Basic Training of the Young Horse by Reiner Klimke, 1985
  • Colt Sense by Bob A. Carson, 1956
  • The Art of Western Riding by Bob Mayhew with John Birdsall 1989
  • Saddle Up! By Charles E. Ball 1970
  • Horses And Horsemanship by M.E. Ensminger PhD 1977

Equipment:

  • The Ring Bit by Donald Minzenmayer
  • Bits, Bitting, and Spanish Horses by A.R. Rojas
  • How to Make Bits & Spurs by Robert M. Hall
  • The Art of Hackamore Training by Al Dunning and Benny Guitron
  • California Hackamore by Louis B. Ortega
  • The Ultimate Book of Horse Bits by Emily Esterson
  • The Horseman’s Guide to Tack and Equipment by Cynthia McFarland
  • Bridles & Bits Volume II by Ed Connell
  • Mouths and Bits by Toni Webber
  • Trappings of the Great Basin Buckaroo by C.J. Hadley
  • A Bit of Information by Fran Devereux Smith
  • Bits by Louis Taylor

Performance:

  • Reining Completely Revised By Al Dunning, A Western Horseman Book
  • Fine Tuning Barrel Horses by Jessi Mead
  • Teaching Basic Jumping by Martin Diggle
  • Barrel Racing by Sharon Camarillo
  • Training and Riding the Cutting Horse by Dean Sage
  • Dressage The Cowboy Way by Eitan Beth-Halachmy & Jenni L. Grimmett, DVM
  • Preparing For A Dressage Test by David Trott & Penny Hillsdon
  • Team Roping With jake & Clay by Fran Deverwux Smith
  • The Tevis Cup to finish is to win by Marnye Langer
  • Training And Showing The Cutting Horse by Lynn Campion

How To Cowboy Craft:

  • Bunkhouse Built, A Guide to Making Your Own Cowboy Gear by Leif Videen
  • Knots, Hitches, and their Uses by John Sharp
  • Helpful Hints for Horsemen by Western Horseman
  • The Revised Horseman’s Scrapbook by Western Horseman
  • California Cowboy Inventions by Ernest Morris
  • Whips and Whipmaking by David W.Morgan
  • Equine Knots by Dan Aadland
  • How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear by Bruce Grant
  • Turk’s-Head Workbook by Tom Hall

Cowboy At Work:

  • Trail Dust and Saddle Leather by Jo Mora
  • The Cowboy At Work by Fay E. Ward
  • Cowboys & Buckaroos by Tim O’Byrne
  • So You Want to Be a Cowboy by Pat Puckett
  • Legendary Ranches, Western Horseman
  • Ranch Roping With Buck Brannaman and A.J. Mangum
  • The Cowboy Life, A Saddlebag Guide for Dudes, Tenderfeet, and Cowpunchers Everywhere by Michele Morris

Gaited Horses:

  • The Gaited Horse Bible by Brenda Imus
  • Easy-Gaited Horses by Lee Ziegler

Mules:

  • Diary of a Mule Skinner Guide to Training The Saddle Mule by Ron White
  • A Guide To Raising & Showing Mules by Meredith Hodges

Stockmanship:

  • Manual of Stockmanship by Steve Cote
  • The Cattle Health Handbook by Heather Smith Thomas

Exercise:

  • “Conditioning To Win” , Equine Research 1974
  • Equine Massage A Practical Guide by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT

Horse Information:

  • 96 Horse Breeds of North America by Judith Dutson
  • Horse Color Explained, A Breeder’s Perspective by Jeanette Gower
  • Equine Breeding Management by Edward L. Squires, PH.D.
  • The Horse Conformation Handbook by Heather Smith Thoas
  • Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage by Cherry Hill
  • Standards For Equestrian Programs, Certified Horsemanship Association
  • Horsemanship Composite Manual by Certified Horsemanship Association
  • Horse, A Guide to Selection, Care, and Equipment by J. Warren Evans
  • The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Horses by Sarah Montague and PJ Dempsey
  • Horsekeeping Almanac by Cherry Hill
  • Horses for Dummies by Audrey Pavia
  • You Bought Your First Horse, Now What? By J. Fisher, L. Gordon, K. Roberts

Horseshoeing/Farrier:

  • The Pinciples of Horseshoeing (P3) by Dr. Doug Butler and Jacob Butler
  • Well-Shod by Don Baskins
  • Bud Beaston’s The Master Farrier by Beaston
  • The “How-To” Horseshoeing Book Edited by Christy West
  • Understanding Equine Hoof Care by Heather Smith Thomas
  • Horse Hoof Care by Cherry Hill and Richard Klimesh
  • Horseshoeing and Hoof Care, A Western Horseman Book 1960
  • Better Basics, Better Horseshoeing by Chris Gregory
  • The Cavalry Horseshoer’s Technical Manual, War Department
  • Shoeing for Performance in the Sound and Lame Horse by Haydn Price & Rod Fisher

Horseshoeing/Farrier Continued:

  • The Complete Horseshoeing Guide by Robert F. Wiseman
  • Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care by Jaime Jackson
  • Elements of Farrier Science by D.M. Canfield
  • The Principles and Practice of Horse-Shoeing by Charles M. Hlomes, F.W.C.F. 1949
  • The Art & Science of Horseshoeing by R. Gordon Greeley
  • The Horseshoer, War Department Technical Manual No. 2-220

Magazines:

  • Western Horseman
  • Eclectic Horseman

Cowboy Lore:

  • Ranch Life And The Hunting Trail by Theodore Roosevelt
  • Last Buckaroo by Mackey Hedges
  • Shadow of the Wind by Mackey Hedges
  • Cowboys North and South by Will James
  • Trails Plowed Under by Charles M. Russell
  • Cowboys and Cattle Kings by C.L Sonnichsen
  • The Story of a Cowhorse by Luke D. Sweetman
  • Horses I Have Known by Will James
  • Wells Brothers by Andy Adams
  • Cow Country by Will James
  • The Drifting Cowboy by Will James
  • Shorty’s Yarns by Bruce Kiskaddon
  • Cowboy Ways on and About the E-4 on Chinook, Montana by Jame A. Halseth

Cowboy Lore Continued:

  • Beyond the Desert: Stories of the Dying Art of Cowboying
  • Born To The Land, An American Portrait by Brent Ashabranner
  • Cowboy The Illustrated History by Ricard W. Slatta, PhD
  • Before Barbed Wire by Mark H. Brown and W.R. Felton
  • The Cowboy by Bank Longmore & Ron Tyler
  • Way Out West by Charlie Seemann
  • Let The Cowboy Ride by Paul F. Starrs
  • This was Cattle Ranching Yesterday and Today by Virginia Paul
  • The Book of Cowboys by Holling C. Holling
  • The American Cowboy in Life and Legend by Bart McDowell
  • I See By Your Outfit, Historic Cowboy Gear Of The Northern Plains by Tom Lindmier & Steve Mount

Livestock Packing:

  • The Packer’s Field Manual Featuring The Decker Pack Saddle by Bob Hoverson
  • Horses, Hitches & Rocky Trails  “The Packers Bible” by Joe Back
  • Packing, A Guide to the Care, Training, and Use of Horses and Mules as Pack Animals by Northland Publishing
  • Horse Packing In Pictures by Francis W. Davis
  • Horse Packing, A Manual of Pack Transportation
  • Packin’ In On Mules and Horses by Smoke Elser and Bill Brown
  • Manual of Pack Transportation, Quartermaster Corps by Mr. H.W. Daly 1917

Riding:

  • Centered Riding by Sally Swift
  • Centered Riding 2 Further Exploration by Sally Swift
  • Getting the Most from Riding Lessons by Mike Smith
  • The Bit and the Reins by Gerhard Kapitzke
  • Horse Control – The Rider by Tom Roberts
  • The Equine Professional Manual, The Art of Teaching Riding by Certified Horsemanship Association

Equine Nutrition:

  • The Horse Nutrition Handbook by Melyni Worth, PhD
  • Horse Health & Nutrition For Dummies by Audrey Pavia
  • Raising & Feeding The Perfect Horse by John Lyons

 

Horse Psychology:

  • Understanding Horse Psychology, Editor Bill Weikel
  • What Your Horse Wants You to Know by Gincy Self Bucklin
  • How to Think Like a Horse by Cherry Hill
  • Horsewatching by Desmond Morris

Veterinary:

  • Understanding Lameness by Terry Swanson, DVM with Heidi Nyland
  • The Lame Horse-Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment by James R. Rooney
  • First Aid For My Horse by Anke Usbuldt
  • How to be Your Own Veterinarian (sometimes) by Ruth B. James, DVM
  • Horse Lameness, How to Determine and Treat Lameness and Unsoundness in Horses, First published 1911.
  • First Aid Hints for the Horse Owner, A Veterinary Note Book by LT. COL. W.E.Lyon
  • Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals by C.C Sheldon, Teresa Sonsthagen, & James A. Topel
  • Easy Health Care For Your Horse by Carin A. Smith, DVM

Cavalry:

  • War Horse, Mounting The Cavalry With America’s Finest Horses by Phil Livingston & Ed Roberts
  • Sound the Charge, The U.S. Cavalry in the American West, 1866-1916 by John P. Langellier
  • US Cavalryman 1865-90 by Martin Pegler
  • The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 by Randy Steffen

Classic/Historical:

  • About Horsemanship by Xenophon
  • Method of Equitation Based on New Principles by Francois Baucher
  • The Breaking of the Colt by J.H. Walsh
  • The Arab Horse by Spencer Borden, 1906
  • Atroclus AND PENELPE, A Chat in the Saddle by Theodore A. Dodge, U.S. Army 1886
  • Horses, Mules, and Ponies and How to Keep Them by Henry William Herbert, 1859
  • Prof. Beery’s Illustrated Course in Horse Training Book No. 2 Disposition and Subjection
  • Illustrated Horse Training by Captain M.H. Hayes, 1889
  • Breaking and Riding by James Fallis, 1902

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