Renee Pipinich Reining Horses

11/03/2026

NOW ACCEPTING 2-YEAR-OLD PERFORMANCE HORSES — IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

C**T STARTING | STERLING GROSSKOPF

* 90-day minimum training commitment
* Groundwork, confidence, and foundational riding skills
* Preparing young horses for future performance success.

LIMITED OPENINGS — CALL TODAY!

Renee Pipinich | 406-422-6873

Reining Horses Unlimited | Helena, Montana

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11/02/2026

EXCITING NEWS FROM REINING HORSES UNLIMITED!

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Sterling Grosskopf of Grosskopf Performance Horses!

Watch Sterling in action as he demonstrates the horsemanship, patience, and confidence-building that create a solid foundation for young performance horses.

NOW ACCEPTING 2-YEAR-OLD PERFORMANCE HORSES — IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

C**T STARTING | STERLING GROSSKOPF

* 90-day minimum training commitment
* Groundwork, confidence, and foundational riding skills
* Preparing young horses for future performance success

ADVANCED TRAINING & FINISHING | RENEE PIPINICH

* Optional continuation after Sterling’s initial 90 days
* Reining, ranch work, and discipline-specific training
* Advanced riding, refinement, and finishing

Advanced training with Renee is a separate service, arranged and priced independently of Sterling’s initial 90-day program.

TWO EXPERIENCED HORSEMEN. ONE GOAL. BUILDING EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE HORSES FROM THE GROUND UP!

LIMITED OPENINGS — CALL TODAY!

Renee Pipinich | 406-422-6873

Reining Horses Unlimited | Helena, Montana

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10/31/2026

10/30/2026

In 1911, a woman rode into New York City on horseback after an extraordinary journey that began on the opposite side of the country.

Her name was Nan J. Aspinwall.

And she had just completed one of the most remarkable rides in early American cowgirl history.

Aspinwall was a skilled horsewoman and Wild West performer who became known for her trick riding, roping, and daring performances.

But her greatest challenge wasn't inside a rodeo arena.

It was crossing the United States on horseback.

In September 1910, she departed San Francisco on a horse named Lady Ellen, beginning a journey that would take her across mountains, deserts, plains, and countless small communities.

She traveled through changing weather, difficult roads, and long stretches of unfamiliar country.

There were no interstate highways.

No modern GPS.

And no guarantee that the next stretch of road would be easy.

After nearly ten months, Aspinwall reached New York City in July 1911.

Her journey covered thousands of miles and attracted newspaper attention along the way.

At a time when women faced significant social restrictions, Aspinwall demonstrated remarkable independence and determination.

She wasn't simply riding for entertainment.

She was proving that a woman could undertake an ambitious cross-country horseback journey and finish it.

Her achievement became part of the growing public fascination with cowgirls during the early twentieth century.

Today, her name is far less familiar than many famous Western outlaws.

But her story deserves a place in the history of American horsemanship.

Imagine leaving the Pacific Coast with only your horse, supplies, and the determination to reach the Atlantic.

Then imagine spending month after month making that dream a reality.

Nan J. Aspinwall did exactly that.

And in 1911, she rode into history.

10/26/2026

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED REINING CLINIC

REFINE YOUR SKILLS. MASTER YOUR MANEUVERS. ELEVATE YOUR HORSEMANSHIP.

🌟 4-WEEK REINING CLINIC WITH RENEE PIPINICH

SPINS • SLIDING STOPS • ROLLBACKS • LEAD CHANGES • PATTERN WORK

Build greater precision, control, timing, and communication with your horse through focused instruction from NRHA Champion Rider and NRHA Judge Renee Pipinich.

Reining Horses Unlimited
Helena, Montana

📆 Four Consecutive Saturdays
October 31 – November 21, 2026

🕜 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Indoor Arena

$400 for the complete four-week clinic

FOR INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED RIDERS

Designed for riders with established fundamentals who are ready to refine their horsemanship, improve maneuver ex*****on, and strengthen their partnership with their horse.

Improve your spins and turnarounds

Develop balanced sliding stops and rollbacks

Refine circles, speed control, and lead changes

Improve rider position, timing, and communication
Connect maneuvers through pattern work
Build softness, responsiveness, accuracy, and consistency

Previous reining experience is helpful but not required. Riders must be confident and capable at the walk, trot, and lope and provide their own suitable horse.

📲 Limited space available!
Call or text Renee Pipinich at 406-422-6873 to register.

✨ Quality over speed. Correct technique over shortcuts. Great reining starts with great horsemanship. ✨

Specialized in reining and performance horses. Boarding, Heated Indoor Arena, Outdoor Arena, Sales and Overnight Stays and Clinics.

10/26/2026

Meet Sterling Grosskopf | C**t Starting & Performance Horse Training

Raised in the cowboy traditions of Oregon and Montana, Sterling Grosskopf brings a lifetime of ranching experience and a passion for exceptional horsemanship. His background includes working on ranches throughout Montana and Nevada, alongside respected cowhorse trainers, and learning from renowned horsemen including Nick Dowers, Greg Severe, Joe Wolter, and Brian Neubert.

With a strong foundation in traditional horsemanship and a passion for developing performance horses, Sterling focuses on building confident, responsive young horses prepared for future success.

Reining Horses Unlimited is excited to partner with Sterling to offer specialized c**t starting for quality-bred performance prospects!

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10/16/2026

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED REINING CLINIC

REFINE YOUR SKILLS. MASTER YOUR MANEUVERS. ELEVATE YOUR HORSEMANSHIP.

🌟 4-WEEK REINING CLINIC WITH RENEE PIPINICH (Registration now Open)

SPINS • SLIDING STOPS • ROLLBACKS • LEAD CHANGES • PATTERN WORK

Build greater precision, control, timing, and communication with your horse through focused instruction from NRHA Champion Rider and NRHA Judge Renee Pipinich.

Reining Horses Unlimited
Helena, Montana

📆 Four Consecutive Saturdays
October 31 – November 21, 2026

🕜 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Indoor Arena

$400 for the complete four-week clinic. $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration (Venmo -Pipinich)

FOR INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED RIDERS

Designed for riders with established fundamentals who are ready to refine their horsemanship, improve maneuver ex*****on, and strengthen their partnership with their horse.

- Improve your spins and turnarounds
- Develop balanced sliding stops and rollbacks
- Refine circles, speed control, and lead changes
- Improve rider position, timing, and communication
- Connect maneuvers through pattern work
- Build softness, responsiveness, accuracy, and consistency

Previous reining experience is helpful but not required. Riders must be confident and capable at the walk, trot, and lope.

✨ Quality over speed. Correct technique over shortcuts. Great reining starts with great horsemanship. ✨

10/16/2026

BEGINNER HORSE RIDING CLINIC 🌟 4-Week Horsemanship Clinic with Renee Pipinich 🌟

LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN — REGISTER TODAY!

Our clinic is almost full! Don’t miss your opportunity to participate. Once all available spots are filled, additional interested riders will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if an opening becomes available.

📲 Call or text Renee at 406-422-6873 to reserve your spot!

Ready to build a stronger foundation in the saddle? Build Confidence. Find Your Balance. Become a Better Rider.

Whether you’re just beginning your riding journey or looking to develop better balance, confidence, and communication with your horse, this four-week clinic is designed for you!

Join experienced horse trainer and riding instructor Renee Pipinich at Reining Horses Unlimited in Helena, Montana, for hands-on instruction focused on the fundamentals of good horsemanship.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Over four weeks, riders will work on essential skills that create a more confident, balanced, and effective partnership with their horse:

✔️ Balance & Body Position — Develop a secure, independent seat and improve your position in the saddle.

✔️ Posting at the Trot — Learn proper rhythm, coordination, and timing while posting.

✔️ Loping & Leads — Understand correct leads and develop confidence recognizing and riding them.

✔️ Guiding & Steering — Learn to communicate direction clearly and effectively.

✔️ Stopping & Transitions — Develop balanced, controlled stops and smoother transitions between gaits.

✔️ Riding Cues — Understand how your hands, legs, seat, and body communicate with your horse.

✔️ Timing & Feel — Learn when to ask, when to release, and how to recognize your horse’s response.

Location: Reining Horses Unlimited
3320 Wylie Drive, Helena, MT

Dates: Four consecutive Saturdays
October 31, November 7, 14 & 21, 2026

Arena Opens: 10:00 AM for warm-ups
Instruction: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Indoor Arena — Enjoy riding and learning indoors, regardless of Montana’s fall weather!

Clinic Investment: $400 for the complete four-week clinic. $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration (Venmo - -pipinich)

HORSE REQUIREMENTS — PLEASE READ

This clinic is designed for green and beginning riders, not green horses.

Participants must provide their own suitable horse. Reining Horses Unlimited does not provide lesson or training horses for this clinic.

For the safety of riders, horses, and other participants, each horse must be:

• Healthy, with no signs of illness or injury
• Sound and physically capable of participating
• Mature, seasoned, and experienced under saddle
• Calm, predictable, and safe in a group riding environment
• Forgiving of beginner mistakes and responsive to basic riding cues

Horses should already be comfortable walking, trotting, loping, guiding, and stopping under saddle.

RIDER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

For the safety of all participants, riders ages 13 and under are required to wear a properly fitted, ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmet while mounted.

Helmets are strongly encouraged for riders of all ages.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT — NOT REQUIRED

The following equipment is recommended but not mandatory for participation in the clinic:

• Martingale — When appropriate for the horse and properly fitted.

• Protective Horse Boots — To provide additional leg protection during riding exercises.

These items are optional and are not required to attend the clinic.

✨ Great riders are built on great foundations. Come strengthen yours! ✨

Specialized in reining and performance horses. Boarding, Heated Indoor Arena, Outdoor Arena, Sales and Overnight Stays and Clinics.