Horses That Work

08/28/2025

Another weekend another fair!!! 5 days ahead at the armstrong_ipe!!!

08/11/2025

Don’t miss out on getting into the show and the extreme cowboy races we’ll be putting on at the fair as well!

08/11/2025

Okie is officially up for grabs if someone wants a great all around ranch horse. If you’ve come to a clinic in the last year you’ve probably met him, he’s a 4 year old QH out of my stud, “Drifter”

Okies been around everywhere, and my plan was to show him in futurity this fall at our EXCA Worlds show, but I feel like he’s behind where I’d like him to be this year for that, so it’s time someone else can enjoy this great horse. He’ll be on the road with me over the next 5 weeks of clinics and fair around BC if you’d like to check him out.
He stands around 14’3-15hh and will continue to fill out until he’s 6-7

07/11/2025

“Horsemanship Through Obstacles” &
Extreme Cowboy Clinic!
FALKLAND, BC - August 15, 16, & 17

This is a family friendly clinic the weekend prior to Salmon Arm fair Armstrong fair and is always one of the best! There’s both levels available for all 3 days. This type of clinic is a great way to improve your horsemanship through obstacles, in a fun environment!

LEVEL 1 - is anyone who hasn’t taken a clinic prior with myself and is a great spot for beginners, green horses, new comers to the sport and all levels of riding. We start on the ground with a series of exercises to help build the trust and connection with your horse. We then build that into how we ride to have a clear connection with trust while riding. From there we use the trust and connection that we’ve built to work through new obstacles that relate to all aspects of riding. Whether it be dark corners in an arena, creek crossings, new banners being hung at a show, or in an obstacle sport itself. (Most people choose to stay in level 1 for around 3 clinics because it’s so much fun)

LEVEL 2 - This is for people who have participated in at least one level 1 clinic prior. Here we’ll work on piecing together an advanced level of horsemanship through combining a few obstacles, while working deeper at moving their feet when and where we want to get to their mind and build an ultimate connection. This level is for those wanting to advance themselves in any sport, as well as those that want to compete, or already are competing, in Extreme Cowboy competitions.

Price is $350 per rider.
Of that $150 is a non refundable deposit if not enough notice is given to fill the spot. The full amount is required 20 days prior and the same rule applies to the above of your place can not be filled.

Session 1 runs 9am - 12pm
Session 2 runs 1 pm - 4pm

PM for any questions, currently half full at the moment.

Total of 12 riders between the two sessions.

Over night pens available at $15 per horse per night.

Want to further your knowledge and see what the clinic could be all about? Head to the website www.HorsesThatWork.ca and sign up for the monthly subscription and receive a 7 day free trial to access all the current training videos!

06/30/2025

Who needs a great new saddle pad!? Contact one of my sponsors here, “Chevron Show Pads and More” to grab one before they’re gone!

06/01/2025

A few pictures from a Horsemanship Through Obstacles Clinic in 70 Mile House, BC last weekend. It was great meeting all of you there!

Today’s the last day of 3 of a combination clinic in Oliver, BC at Riding 4 Life. C**t starting this morning, the Horsemanship, and then Working through obstacles as the last session of the day.

From here we’ll be heading out to Squamish for another 3 day clinic of Horsemanship Through Obstacles, stay tuned for more pictures along the way

05/20/2025

Had a great weekend down in Creston, BC this past weekend at Creston Flats Stables! Just took Aria down to ride and and competed with her a gymkhana, Extreme Cowboy Challenge, and cattle sorting. Won all kinds of great prizes as we pulled off winning the cowboy challenge as well as one of the days of cattle sorting, pretty happy with how’s she’s coming along again here now.

05/05/2025

Had a great weekend clinic out teaching the Southern Alberta Trail Rider Association some horsemanship, trail safety in a heard, how to tie a pack saddle, hobbling, setting your horse up to drag logs safely, as well as other topics that came up such as heard bound issues and riding in a larger group on the trail. Everyone had fun camping out and riding all weekend, thank you again for having me out for it!

04/28/2025

We had a great time putting an Extreme Cowboy Race at Horse Expo Canada on Saturday evening! The expo selected 10 riders, a mix of some that have been to worlds as well as some that have never raced before to display both ends of the sport. Everyone had a great time as always and can’t wait to do it again! Huge thank you to Dave Cowley for coming in to help judge with me on the event, and if you haven’t heard of his new product slide_joint_care go check it out, I can’t believe how much better my body feels every day on it as well as my horses.

Here’s how the race placed out in the photos, horse expo will be in touch with you guys on your prizes and payouts!

04/23/2025

Here’s our “Horseman’s Hot Seat” interview at The Horse Expo from last year. These interviews will be going on all weekend again at horseexpocanadaa so make sure to check them out and listen to all the clinicians here as well as in the arenas.

Get to know Trevor Mertes on the Horseman's Hot Seat at Horse Expo Canada 2024 ...

04/19/2025

Recognize the grey stud in the first clip? Who’s ready for Horse Expo Canada next weekend?

04/16/2025

Don’t miss your chance to take a clinic or the EXCA extreme cowboy race we’ll be putting on at the expo this year! A buckles up for grabs!