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Chris Cox  Chris Cox is an accomplished clinician and master horseman. With 25 years of experience, Cox has developed a successful partnership between horse and rider, making him one of the most respected individuals in the industry.
Born into the ranching business, Cox moved with his family from Florida to an island off the coast of northeast Australia to raise cattle as a toddler. During his time on the 100 square-mile Prince of Wales Island, Cox worked as a hand on numerous ranches on the mainland, developing a distinct relationship with the horses. His horse, Major, served many roles for Cox, including: a work partner, a means of transportation, daily entertainment and even companionship.
Although Australia helped to shape his younger years, Cox perfected his horsemanship skills and focused on returning to the United States. At the age of 18, Cox took the first step to fulfilling his dream and headed back to America. Following a brief period of ranch work in Florida, Cox began training mustangs for the Bureau of Land Management. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Cox trained horses and provided clinics for individuals of all skill levels who were interested in developing and perfecting their abilities.
Cox continues to offer a horsemanship program that has proven to be immensely popular with people of all ages. The success stories are the result of commitment and devotion to understanding the horse, as well as self-examination of one’s own limitations.
With the Chris Cox Horsemanship television show that airs on RFD-TV, along with the nationwide “Come Ride the Journey” tour stops and his appearances at equine expositions, Cox has touched the lives of many horse enthusiasts. He has shown them a straightforward, practical way to gain a better relationship with their horses. Winning back-to-back championships at the 2007 and 2008 Road to the Horses colt starting contests proved the effectiveness of his methods and his clear passion for horses.
Cox is not only a successful clinician, but he competes at the highest levels of performance horse competition. As a team roper, he competes as both a header and a healer. He often has more than 20 horses in training at his ranch, and maintains a demanding schedule full of clinics, tours and competitions.
Cox currently resides at his Diamond Double C Ranch near Mineral Wells, Texas, where he offers progressive six-day horsemanship clinics several times a year.
Steve Rother
Steve Rother is one of the the top clinicians in the Northwest. He is also the
two-time winner of the prestigious Mane Event Trainerʼs Challenge
competition in Canada, and has been featured on RFDTV ʻs "The Horse
Show" with Rick Lamb. He has worked with over 20,000 horse and rider
teams and has a unique approach that is both fun and effective.
Known as The Horseteacher, Steve is dedicated to all horse people who
strive to teach their horses by educating themselves. He is not limited to
specific disciplines, but rather the development of a willing partnership.
This will be Steveʼs first time at the Western States Horse Expo and you
wonʼt want to miss out on his entertaining and educational demos.
Steve conducts horsemanship clinics in the USA and Canada, and also at
his ranch: the "School of Horse", in NE Washington state. His "Excel with
Horses" club allows students to come together to achieve their
horsemanship dreams through a levels program.
For more information visit Steveʼs website.
Larry Whitesell
Renowned gaited horseman since 1980, Larry was very successful in the show ring, winning regional, national and grand national championships. In 2002 he was trainer of the year. He has held judges cards in several gaited breeds.
Initially, he trained using the traditional gaited horse methods, thinking these were the only way to yield gait. As his training progressed he wanted to train gaited horses to a higher level so they would gait for any level rider and the riders could count on them to be safe and dependable. In his quest to learn correctness and lightness, Larry began studying classical dressage in the early 1990’s from contemporary masters who had studied under Nuno Olivera and at classical schools in Europe. Larry continues his education each year from classical dressage instructors both training and riding.
Larry has been training gaited horses for more than 30 years. He comes from a teaching background. Jennifer is a graduate in Equine Science from River Falls University. They both have studied under classical trainers and continue to do so. They apply classical training to gaited horses in a way anyone can understand. Collection helps with gait and the technique enhances relaxation and willing responsiveness. They train out of Baxter, TN and travel the US, Canada, and Europe doing gated horse clinics.
Eitan Beth-Halachmy - "8"
Following his heart and the seeming intervention of mystical destiny not only to multiple world championships, but also to a spiritual cross-species bond with his equine companions. Eitan was born in Israel, where a Hungarian Cavalry Officer was to instill in him as a young boy a regard for horses and horsemanship that is still the foundation of this training methods and philosophy.
After attending the University of Vienna in pre-veterinary medicine he came to the United State to peruse his studies at the University of California at Davis. While in Vienna much time was spent observing at the Spanish Riding School. There he watched, listened and absorbed. Although is early training was classical it was his love of the American Cowboy that led him on his western journey.
Eitan has won many World and National Titles in the Morgan Show Horse Industry. He retired from the show ring in 2008.
In September of 2006 Eitan and his Multiple Western World Champion Santa Fe Renegade had the great honor of being asked to represent the US in the closing ceremony of the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. The pair were asked to return to open the World Equestrian Games in the Opening Ceremony in Kentucky in 2010.
Eitan and his Morgan Stallion, Santa Fe Renegade continue teaching Eitan’s style of horsemanship known as “Cowboy Dressage. When not on a horse Eitan spends his time producing educational horsemanship DVD’s and as a teacher and clinician across the country and around the world. His goal is always to refine, inspire and elevate by combining traditional western and classical dressage. The very best of both worlds.
David Bodin
Referred to as the "Horse Trailer Guru." He grew up on large cattle ranches in Eastern and Central Oregon where he learned skills from his grandfather that he uses today. He believes strongly in 'old school' quality and traditions. He has a background in electrical and technology and is a former Special Forces Marine.
David is co-owner of Horse Trailer Restoration, LLC. HTR was created to fill a need in the equine industry, not only to repair and restore equipment essential to the equestrian community, but also to educate horse owners about safety, trailer maintenance and trouble-free hauling. David has given clinics and presentations for clubs, expos and other equine organizations on horse trailer maintenance, repair, restoration, what to look for when buying, handy tips, tricks, gadgets and customizing, with a strong emphasis on safety and legal issues.
A perfectionist with more than 40 years working with horses and their hauling needs, David is dedicated to making horse trailering as safe as possible. He continually amazes his customers by inventing unique and ingenious ways to modify and customize trailers to meet each horse's needs and eliminate danger zones. David and Leona Grieve, partner and co-owner, operate Horse Trailer Restoration, LLC in Battle Ground, Washington. For more information, visit: http://www.handyrider.com
Bonnie Davis
An avid trail rider and horse camper for more than 40 years, Bonnie Davis's knowledge of trails and open space is utilized in her articles and lectures, and she is often consulted by various agencies to help develop and maintain trails and horse camps. Utilizing her experience and down-to-earth expertise, her presentations on horse camping have been presented to associations and groups in many states. Bonnie is a Bay Area resident, free lance writer and equestrian trails advocate with over 30 years experience. Her stories, articles, and columns have been published in national and international publications such as Western Horseman, Paint Horse Journal, Horse & Horseman, Quarter Horse Journal, Western Side (Italy), Cascade Horseman, California Horse Review, Performance Horse Review, and San Jose Mercury News. |
