education

The world of Rodeo is a fun and exciting place! People from all walks of life have enjoyed watching the thrilling events for hundreds of years, […]

In the horse world, there are many things referred to as “green”. Green riders, Green horses, Greenbacks… but what does the term actually mean? We see […]

A few weeks back, we explored how one moves cattle or a single cow. Whether mounted or on foot, the basics remain the same! Pressure is […]

**This is by no means a substitute for official training. Shadow Hills Ranch is not liable for any misuse of the information provided.  This article is […]

Early on when I was learning to swing a rope, I struggled with shot placement and aim. I could form a loop just fine, my swing […]

We have all seen it: that horse that just will not stand still no matter what. Whether tied or asked to stand during a ride, the […]

In the early summer of 2020, we started to host beginner roping clinics on top of our cattle clinics. As things slowed down here at Shadow […]

When Hellena and I bought Shadow Hills Ranch in December of 2018, the property looked completely different than what you see today. Sure, we had the […]

“You have to crawl before you can walk” is a phrase we all have heard before. In essence, there is a lesson that must be understood […]