06/01/2026
Excited to be a part of Equifest again!
Returning to Equifest for the first time since our very first event, weâre excited to welcome back Ben Longwell! đ´đşđ¸
Originally from Colorado, Ben grew up working on ranches and as an assistant trainer at a Quarter Horse breeding and training facility before he and his wife Natalie moved to a 300,000-acre ranch in northern Wyoming. It was there that Ben not only worked extensively with horses, but also discovered his passion for teaching people.
Ben and Natalie later spent 11 years living in New Zealand, building their full-time horse training and clinic business. During that time, Ben worked with thousands of horses, taught a wide range of highly regarded clinics and wrote articles for equestrian publications around the world.
Now based in Oregon, USA, Ben continues his mission of helping dedicated students of horsemanship develop practical skills and better communication with their horses. He has taught at some of the largest Equine Expos across the United States and is well known for his knowledgeable, practical, and encouraging teaching style.
Benâs clinics will cover practical stockmanship, Vaquero traditions and tools, herd behaviour in group riding, and developing advanced manoeuvres through low-stress cattle work.
