2011 Road to the Horse Will Feature a Triumvirate of "Legends"

3 Jul, 2010

From AQHA.com: Pat Parelli, Chris Cox and Clinton Anderson to compete in the 2011 ROAD TO THE HORSE in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Though Parelli has never competed, both Anderson and Cox have each won twice. Needless to say, there will be a frenzy for tickets to this festival of horse breaking.

According to AQHA.com,

Road to the Horse World Championship of Colt-Starting is unlike any other event in the equine or entertainment industry. The two-day sold-out event matches three of the country's best horse trainers and clinicians against one another as they train unbroken colts to ride in just a few short hours in front of a packed live audience and television cameras. By combining education, edge-of-your-seat suspense, entertainment and the love of the horse, Road to the Horse has been responsible for solidifying the position of today's horsemanship heroes and launching the careers of tomorrow's hottest new stars. In the process, the event itself has become a catalyst for the advancement of natural horsemanship. Hosted by Rick Lamb, of RFD-TV's "The Horse Show With Rick Lamb," spectators are guaranteed not only to have a good time, but also to walk away with training knowledge that will improve their relationship with horses. The event is supported by title sponsor Western Horseman and in association with AQHA.

I've heard terrible things about how the horses are treated during and after this competition. Simply put, humane gentling and training for under saddle work cannot be done in a weekend. I fear for the horses in this particularly amped up show with Pat Parelli participating.

I hold out some hope that Chris Cox will bring a little sanity to the proceedings. In general, I respect his attitudes and some of his methods. On occasion, I have been really moved watching his show on RFD TV. It's a pleasure to watch a big name NH trainer who doesn't use props or special equipment or gimmicks of any kind. For Cox, it's all about the body. I hope he uses his kindly with his colt.

Chris Cox Woodside, CA Horsemanship Clinic To Focus on Lead Changes, Creating a Natural Headset and Much More

June 29, 2010

Press Release

The Chris Cox Horsemanship Company has announced a two-day tour stop in Woodside on August 6 and 7 in a partnership with the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County.

The "Come Ride the Journey" event will give attendees the opportunity to watch and learn from Cox in areas such as colt starting, leads and lead changes, trailer loading, advanced horsemanship, creating a natural headset, bucking horse problems and building riders confidence.

Tickets for the event are $25 per day or $35 for a two-day pass and can be purchased online at www.chris-cox.com or by calling 888-81-HORSE. In addition to the confidence building activities, there will be a daily question and answer session, as well as shopping and wholesome family enjoyment.

The clinic, starting Friday, August 6, will run from 6:30 p.m. . 8:30 p.m. and will include demonstrations on colt starting, creating a natural headset, leads and lead changes and building rider confidence.

The clinic will continue on Saturday from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. and will include demonstrations on trailer loading, solving bucking horse problems and advanced horsemanship techniques.

"We are excited about including Woodside in our tour," said Chris Cox, owner of the Chris Cox Horsemanship Company. "There are no shortcuts to good horsemanship, and I hope to build the confidence in every rider, and teach them that knowledge is the best tool you can have when communicating with your horse."

About the Chris Cox Horsemanship Company

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.

Cox offers a horsemanship program that has proven to be immensely popular with people of all ages. With the Chris Cox Horsemanship television show that airs on RFD-TV, along with the nationwide 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. For more information please call (940) 327-8113 or (888) 81-HORSE, or visit www.chris-cox.com.

Chris Cox Horsemanship Company

Tuesday: 1:30pm ET - 12:30pm CT - 11:30am MT - 10:30am PT
Tuesday: 11:30pm ET - 10:30pm CT - 9:30pm MT - 8:30pm PT
Sunday: 2pm ET - 1pm CT - 12pm MT - 11am PT

Chris Cox has had a lifetime of education with the greatest, most important teacher of all, the horse. Raised on a cattle ranch in the wilds of Australia, Chris had opportunities that most horsemen of this day and age never experience. With only horses for transportation, Chris learned at an early age how to appreciate and distinguish the abilities and traditions of the great men and horses around him. He has developed a way to translate those discoveries into methods for the students he teaches today. Simply put, Chris Cox Horsemanship shows horse people how to get results.

Influenced in his early years by both English and Western traditions, Chris Cox has implemented a style and technique that can be applied universally between both horse worlds. A common sense, straightforward approach allows the average horseman, as well as the advanced rider, insight into horse behavior and leads them towards that ultimate goal.a versatile and useful partnership between human and horse. Chris has been conducting clinics and demonstrations for over 18 years and has been a successful trainer and major competitor in the cutting horse world. Chris travels worldwide spreading his message, hoping horsemen and women will come to understand and appreciate the horses in their lives.

Chris Cox provides demonstrations and clinics throughout the United States and the world, and performs several times a year at many events. You can also attend a seven-day, in-depth Horseman's Course with Chris at his Outback Ranch located in Mineral Wells, Texas. These courses are designed to give horse enthusiasts a thorough, hands-on training experience that will last a lifetime.

Chris Cox goes on the road to Woodside, California

Famed Horse Clinician and 2-time "Road to the Horse" winner, Chris Cox, takes his "Ride the Journey" Tour to Woodside, California, August 6th and 7th, in a partnership with the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County.

The Patrol originally started as a mounted arm of the County Sheriff's Office, but over its 60 year history it has grown into much more. They are dedicated to horsemanship, promoting an interest in equestrian activities and serving the community.

Members of the Patrol are selected from accomplished riders in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Alameda, Marin and Santa Cruz Counties. They assist local emergency services. Equestrian-related events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Mounted Patrol annually. It's award-winning color guard appears in parades and pageants in surrounding cities.

Over the two days, Chris will demonstrate colt starting, creating a natural headset, leads and lead changes, trailer loading, Curing a horse that bucks, building rider confidence, and provide advance horsemanship tips.

Those who have attended a Chris Cox demonstration observe the amazing changes that Chris can make while working with a problem horse. "The greatest gift I can give is the gift of knowledge", states Cox.

Admission is $25 per day or $35 for both days, available on the website at www.chris-cox.com or by calling 888-81-HORSE. Tickets are also available thru the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County at 650-852-8300. The Mounted Patrol is hosting a dinner/dance on Saturday evening.

What: Chris Cox Horsemanship Company Ride the Journey Tour Stop
When: Friday, August 6th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday August 7th 12:30 - 5:30
Where: San Mateo Mounted Patrol Grounds 521 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA

888-81-Horse or www.chris-cox.com

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Chris' Bio:

Chris Cox' entire life has been influenced by his relationship with the horse. He moved with his ranching family from Florida when he wasn't yet two-years-old, to an island off the coast of northeast Australia to raise cattle. During his time on the 100-square-mile Prince of Wales Island, and while he worked as a hand on numerous ranches on the mainland in the years that followed, the horse served as work partner, transportation, entertainment and even companionship for Cox.

While Australia shaped the young Cox, it was with an eye toward returning to the United States that he honed his horsemanship skills competing in Pony Club, camp drafting (similar to working cow horse), and working for large ranches. He started his first colt in his early teens and went on to excel in his horsemanship studies at Longreach Pastoral College. His dream was to find a way to make a living working with horses - preferably in the United States.

At eighteen, he took the first step to fulfilling that dream and headed back to America. Following some ranch work in Florida, Cox began training mustangs for the Bureau of Land Management. Throughout the '80s and '90s Cox took in horses to train and began to devise what has become his trademark program - a step-by-step progression of skills for all levels of horsemen to improve their horsemanship.

His program has proved to be immensely popular with people of all ages and skill levels. It requires no gimmicks or special equipment but rather commitments to understanding the horse, devoting time, self-examination and honesty about one's own limitations.

With his Chris Cox Horsemanship television show on RFD TV, the nationwide Ride the Journey^SM Tour stops and appearances at equine expos and events, Cox has touched the lives of many a horse enthusiast and shown them there's a straight-forward, practical way to gain a better relationship with their horses. Those who saw him win back-to-back championships at the 2007 and 2008 Road to the Horse Colt Starting contests witnessed the effectiveness of his methods and his clear passion for horses.

Cox is not only a successful clinician; he trains and competes at the highest levels of cutting horse competition. At his ranch he often has over twenty horses in training even as he juggles his demanding clinic, touring and competition schedules.

At his Diamond Double C Ranch near Mineral Wells, Texas, Cox offers progressive six-day horsemanship clinics several times a year. Chris also offers nationwide three-day clinics to make it even easier for those throughout the country to get first-hand instruction directly from him.

He and wife Barb welcomed their first child, Charlie in late October of 2008 and their son Case in January of 2010.

To learn more about Chris, click here to read the FREE preview of the first chapter of his book "Ride the Journey^SM

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