WHAT IS STEVE ROTHER HORSEMANSHIP ALL ABOUT?

Steve’s method has been developed from a lifetime of experience with both people and horses.  This method covers all disciplines, all breeds, and all behavior and performance issues that you will come across with your horse.  Steve has a straight forward approach that will get you quickly to the root of your issues so that you can begin to build your relationship on a proper and solid foundation.

Horse owners interested in methods that get results will find a wealth of information available from Steve. Through horsemanship clinics, The School of Horse, training videos, and demonstrations at major equine expos and fairs, Steve works to help educate horse owners on how to be more effective with their horses.  Steve Rother began his own training at a young age, and has since further developed his unique ability to teach horses and people in a way that both can understand.  It is not enough for a clinician to only be an accomplished horse hand – to truly be effective, they must also be able to teach their students.  It is Steve’s ability to communicate with both horse and rider that has allowed him to show thousands of horse owners the difference his methods can make!

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Above is a video clip of Steve at The Mane Event Trainer's Challenge in Red Deer Canada.  Competing against Craig Cameron and Jon Ensign.  This is a clip of the finals - after only 4hrs of round pen work with an unstarted 3 year old filly named "Shay".

Those of you who are already familiar with Steve know how important groundwork is in his program.  Many participants in his clinics are new to horses, or have always been fearful or timid around them.  The groundwork exercises help to get the horse under control and respectful – as well as get the owners the confidence they need.  Because they begin on the ground, participants learn what makes horses do what they do, and what to do when encountering resistance or unwanted behavior – while safely on the ground.  The more ground work…the more control…the more confidence. However, the learning does not stop on the ground.  Steve’s methods break down advanced riding exercises into easy to use increments.  The control, respect and confidence gained on the ground, transfers to the saddle later.  These methods empower every horse owner because they are step-by-step and easy to understand.  There is nothing secretive or magical about training horses.  Steve holds nothing back and will show you exactly what techniques he uses for maximum results.  Through this horsemanship clinics and videos, Steve can help you improve your horsemanship skills!

OPEN TO ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES

Many people ask if Steve’s methods work on warmbloods, gaited horses, Arabians, ponies, draft horses, barrel racers, jumpers, sport horses, dressage horses, etc… The truth is Steve’s methods are for any breed of horse and any discipline.  No matter how old your horse is, or how long you’ve owned it – and no matter what you like to do with your horse – put in the effort, and you will accomplish your goals with Steve’s methods. Owning a horse is not just going for a ride. It’s a commitment to yourself and another living being – one that depends on you for leadership, care and comfort.  Everytime you are around your horse, you are teaching him something.  Are they the things that you want?