Practical Horsemanship Education and Training - For all levels of horses and riders
Bill Oliver Horsemanship 2026 Clinic Schedule
Bits, Spurs, Bosals - The Big Misunderstanding - 7 Spots Left as of 1/5
Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, WY
May 9th and 10th, 2026 - 627 Springview Street, Thermopolis, WY
This two-day Horsemanship Clinic will cover instruction on history, use, and progression of different bits, bosals, spurs and riding skills designed to put all the equipment and instruction into practical use with the finished bridle horse in mind.
Bring your horse and learn about the tradition, history, and use of Bits, Spurs, and Bosals as intended by their makers.​​
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Limited to 12 riders - $500/Horse and Rider
email us to reserve your spot and sign up here: https://link.waveapps.com/p2fmtm-px92rn
​Online pay link includes 3% fee, you can also mail a check to us.
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AUDITORS - FREE! Please let us know you are coming!
4-Day Colt Starting Clinic - 8 Spots Left as of 1/5
JG Ranch, Fruita, CO (Grand Junction Area)
May 28-31, 2026​​​
Join Bill and his team for a unique four (4) day colt starting clinic at the JG Ranch in Grand Junction, CO. Learn how Bill uses the natural way horses communicate to gain their trust and acceptance of saddle and rider for the first time. This colt starting program is HANDS ON, unlike other clinicians where you watch your colt get started, Bill and his team offer a safe and effective learning environment for YOU to learn colt starting on your own colt. Colts should be halter broke, habituated to humans, un-started, 2-3 years old or colts that need to be re-started. Rider Minimum Age: 15
Bill, Jody, and their team will walk participants and their colts through the process of starting them under saddle using natural horsemanship-based techniques. Colts will go from barely halter broke to riding out with a snaffle by the end of a 4-day clinic.
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RV Hook Ups, Dry Camping and Stalls available - contact Griff - 970-424-3584
880 20 Rd, Fruita, CO, United States, Colorado
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$800/Horse and Rider - Mules $975/Mule and Rider - Limited to 10 spots TOTAL
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Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$80 for all 4 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
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HORSE online payment and register: https://link.waveapps.com/yn52h6-ys85wg
MULE online payment and register: https://link.waveapps.com/keuehv-fu2a8k
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The Language of Equis Horsemanship Demonstration
JG Ranch, Fruita, CO (Grand Junction Area)
May 30, 2026​​​
Join Bill Oliver for a free demonstration and introduction to his program and training methods. Learn about Bill's training philosophy and have a chance to interact and ask questions!
More Details coming soon!
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880 20 Rd, Fruita, CO, United States, Colorado
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Free to the Public
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Private Horsemanship Clinic
Buckethead Ranch, Hayden, CO (Steamboat Springs, CO)
June 2-4, 2026​​​
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Bits, Spurs, Bosals - The Big Misunderstanding - 9 Spots Left as of 1/5
Buckethead Ranch, Hayden, CO (Steamboat Springs, CO)
June 5-7, 2026​
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Horsemanship/Spring Tune up - Bits Spurs Bosals.
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During the 3-day clinic, Bill will be teaching:​
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Horse Psychology & Natural Horsemanship
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True liberty work
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Groundwork exercises
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Western Riding/Finished Bridle Horse
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History and use of Bits, Spurs, Bosal Hackamores
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AND More!​
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$625/Horse and Rider - Limited to12 spots
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Auditors $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$60 all 3 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/z5wugh-qxeh9y
To pay online and register: https://link.waveapps.com/myh47a-uwzazk
RV Hook ups and Stalls available for a fee. Call 307-272-7907 for more info.
​https://bucketheadranch.com/
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The Language of Equis Horsemanship Demonstration + Barn Social
Buckethead Ranch, Hayden, CO (Steamboat Springs, CO)
June 6, 2026
By Invitation; for more information and to receive your invitation call Jody Oliver at 307-527-7098 BEFORE May 15, 2025.
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Join Bill Oliver for a free demonstration and introduction to his program and training methods. Learn about Bill's training philosophy and have a chance to interact and ask questions!
​https://bucketheadranch.com/
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4-Day Colt Starting Clinic - 7 Spots Left as of 1/5
Greycliff, MT
June 18-21, 2026​
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Join Bill and his team for unique four (4) day colt starting clinic at the Greycliff/Bozeman Montana area. Learn how Bill uses the natural way horses communicate to gain their trust and acceptance of saddle and rider for the first time. This colt starting program is HANDS ON, unlike other clinicians where you watch your colt get started, Bill and his team offer a safe and effective learning environment for YOU to learn colt starting on your own colt. Colts should be halter broke, habituated to humans, un-started, 2-3 years old or colts that need to be re-started. Rider Minimum Age: 15
Bill, Jody, and their team will walk participants and their colts through the process of starting them under saddle using natural horsemanship-based techniques. Colts will go from barely halter broke to riding out with a snaffle by the end of a 4-day clinic.
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Lodging/Stalls information - contact Allison Cooley 406-539-9432
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$800/Horse and Rider - Mules $975/Mule and Rider - Limited to 10 spots TOTAL
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Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$80 for all 4 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
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HORSE online and register: https://link.waveapps.com/48ybxx-p27eun
MULE online payment and register: https://link.waveapps.com/ck2myj-m4et2a​
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4-Day Colt Starting Clinic - ONLY 3 Spots Left as of 1/5
C} Horse Barn - Casper, WY
June 25-28, 2026​​
Join Bill and his team for unique four (4) day colt starting program. Learn how Bill uses the natural way horses communicate to gain their trust and acceptance of saddle and rider for the first time. This colt starting program is HANDS ON, unlike other clinicians where you watch your colt get started, Bill and his team offer a safe and effective learning environment for YOU to learn colt starting on your own colt. Colts should be halter broke, habituated to humans, un-started, 2-3 years old or colts that need to be re-started.
Rider Minimum Age: 15
Bill, Jody, and their team will walk participants and their colts through the process of starting them under saddle using natural horsemanship-based techniques. Colts will go from barely halter broke to riding out with a snaffle by the end of a 4-day clinic.
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$800/Horse and Rider - Mules $975/Mule and Rider - Limited to 10 spots TOTAL
To register contact Christy - www.brackethorsebarn.com/contact/
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Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$80 for all 4 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
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The Language of Equis Horsemanship Demonstration + Barn Social
Location TBD - Casper, WY
June 27, 2026 - Free to the public​
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Join Bill Oliver for a free demonstration and introduction to his program and training methods. Learn about Bill's training philosophy and have a chance to interact and ask questions!
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Details coming soon!
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The Basics - Advancing Young Horses through the first 30 Days and beyond
Almost Paradise Arena, Powell, WY ONLY 3 Spots Left as of 1/5
July 10-12, 2026 ​
​What do you do after your colt is started? Bring your young horse and learn together what drills, skills, and techniques Bill uses, time and again, to build a solid foundation and set them up for success no matter what their discipline will be. This is the first time this clinic has been offered and will be jam packed with fun. It's time to take your colts to the next level. Don't miss your chance to ride with Bill. Limited to 12 spots! Rider Minimum Age: 15
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This clinic is for started 2-3 year old colts and older horses that are in need of the basics.
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$625/Horse and Rider
Please call for information on accommodations and stalls, 307-272-7907.
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Pay online to register: https://link.waveapps.com/k73tah-fdpw7n
Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$60 for all 3 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
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Or mail a check to 115 Road 2EE, Cody, WY 82414 to avoid the online fee.
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Private Colt Starting Clinic - Deadshot Ranch
Bondurant, WY - CALL for more information regarding outside horses
July 27-29, 2026 - The Dead Shot | Jackson Fork Ranch
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Bits, Spurs, Bosals, & Horsemanship Experience with Bill Oliver
Bondurant, WY
July 31, Aug 1-2, 2026 - The Dead Shot | Jackson Fork Ranch
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The Dead Shot at Jackson Fork Ranch is excited again to host Bill Oliver for a 3-day horsemanship and Bits, Spurs, Bosals clinic. Bring your own horse or use one of the quality ranch horses.
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During the 3-day clinic, Bill will be teaching:​
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Horse Psychology & Natural Horsemanship
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True liberty work
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groundwork exercises
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Western Riding/Finished Bridle Horse
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History and use of Bits, Spurs, Bosal Hackamores
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AND More!
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​Spots are LIMITED to 12 riders.
$1000/Rider - Payment link
$250/Auditor - Payment link
To register, contact us billoliverhorsemanship@gmail.com or call 307-578-7677
​Online pay link includes 3% fee, you can also mail a check to us.
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For lodging information contact: Kayla Willis kwillis@jacksonforkranch.com (307) 453-1734 or Julie Petersen jpetersen@jacksonfork.com
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"I have had my horses trained by other big name trainers, but never have I seen a young horse come so far in such a short amount of time as he did in Bill's hands."
~ Rosie D.
"I highly recommend Bill's program to anyone that has anything to do with horses. Young or old you will learn methods that will make your training of your horse so much easier and you will develop a much deeper relationship with your horse. Thank you Bill, Jody and crew for the great clinic at the NILE. I’m so happy I was able to attend. Guess you can teach an “old dog new tricks”. Thanks again!"
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~ Ed Hinton, Rafter Diamond QH