Mentor with Bill Oliver Horsemanship

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Come ride with Bill Oliver, a blend of natural horsemanship and "Born out of Necessity" horse trainer. Bill has 50+ years of experience with horses and has handled thousands of horses and mules in his lifetime. He has a style similar to Ray Hunt, but with his added knowledge of handling horses and mules in big country as a guide/outfitter as well as a retired US Forest Service Wilderness Ranger. Horses were his co-workers, friends, and at times a life-line to civilization out of the back country. His unique colt starting program is hands on, and not like any other out there.

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What you will learn:

• How horses communicate on a natural level

• How to read horses and leverage this to build a solid relationship with the horse

• Fundamentals of horse training and handling

• Proven colt starting and horsemanship techniques

• Driving horses with another horse (advanced), or on foot (basic) to establish Leadership

• How to get horses to give their feet to soften their minds

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Requirements to be considered for a Mentorship Spot:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be able to demonstrate general horse knowledge

• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

• Proof of drivers license and health insurance required

• Applicants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.  (Dry camp spots are available on site.)

• Please note deposits may be NON-REFUNDABLE depending on circumstances.

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Contact Bill Oliver to learn more about this opportunity: (307) 272-7907​