Van Hargis Horsemanship

08/19/2025

Be deliberate…

Cross Cantering: How to Avoid Cross-Firing

08/17/2025

Don’t be a dead butt…

A horse needs motivation just like we do. See how your efforts go a long way to make sure your horse knows you are with them in the work.

08/13/2025

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Horses need encouragement just like us. Putting in the work to show your horse you are there with them goes a long way.

08/08/2025

08/05/2025

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Knowing Your Lead At A Canter

08/04/2025

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Van Hargis shares his experience on approaching horses that are yet familiar with us.

08/04/2025

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Horse Handling Evaluation: Eyes and Ears

08/02/2025

The best tools can only take you so far. Having proper discipline and practice as an operator is needed to be an effective Horseman.

07/20/2025

For the last couple of years and more colts than I can count we’ve been using a loping hackamore by DH Braids. The feel, balance and quality is outstanding.

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07/16/2025

I highly recommend SuperTone Performance by Ful-O-Pep Feeds. It is both effective and efficient on horses in our program from yearlings to performance horses.

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04/03/2025

Placing immediately: Horsemanship Facility Hand and Rider; Assistant

Van Hargis Horsemanship, www.vanhargis.com seeks to immediately place a responsible experienced individual to clean stalls, feed, saddle, and lope horses. Although experience is a must you will be taught daily about solid fundamental horsemanship and common sense horse training.
The successful applicant will be 100% reliable, dependable and honest with experience directly related to being a productive and contributing team member to my horsemanship program.
•No need to apply if you do not have videos of you riding and working with horses.
•No need to apply if you have no understanding of cowboy ethics.
•No need to apply if you do not have a positive attitude.
•No need to apply if you are unwilling to live on site at the ranch.
•No need to apply if the first question you’d ask me is about pay.
•No need to apply if you are disillusioned about the accountability and responsibility associated with a horsemanship facility.
Pay is strictly commensurate with
experience and productivity. VHH offers generous bonus incentives. This position offers a grand opportunity for someone desiring to learn more horsemanship; from the most fundamental to advanced. This is a full time position with the opportunity to become an assistant trainer. Qualified applicants must send videos or YouTube links along with your info and details to [email protected]

Becoming a working partner with your horse can give you the greatest sense of peace and satisfaction that a man or woman can feel. I can help you achieve that. Van Hargis Horsemanship is located in Victoria TX at Crossroads Ranch

03/24/2025

Can’t say enough about the good folks at Ful-O-Pep Feeds. From the knowledge and expertise in the office to the courteous and efficient service of the staff handling the products.
The condition and trainability of my horses and my client horses is a testament to the quality of their equine feeds. Try SuperTone Performance by FulOPep.

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