Working Cow Horse Clinics

Shaun McBride clinics are for all levels, whether you are a seasoned show pen competitor or your horse has never seen cattle. Shaun will help each horse and rider with personalized instruction.

If you would like Shaun to put on a clinic at your facility, he is available for reined cow horse, working cow horse and ranch horse clinics. Please contact Carrie for details, 614-519-2809.

Clinic Schedule
October 16, 2010: Get Ready for the Green! Beginners Cow Horse Clinic. Hillsboro, OH
This clinic is full
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October 16 Clinic Details
Time: 9am - 6pm with 1 hour break for lunch. Lunch is provided to riders only.

Cost: $85

RSVP Info For Riders: Please RSVP by calling 614-519-2809 or email Carrie.
Space is limited to 10 riders.

Auditors: It's FREE to audit the clinics!

Location: 9544 East Berrysville Rd, Hillsboro, OH 45133
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Class Descriptions
Get Ready for the Green! This session works on the basics of working cow horse. There is some work on reining basics (circle, stop, spin) in the morning and then the afternoon portion will cover basic position on a cow for boxing. Riders will know enough to be able to compete in the Green after this session. Clinic starts at 9am. Break for lunch (provided) at 12 noon and start on the cattle portion at 1pm. Limited to 10 riders.

Herd Work Clinic This session is geared for riders who want to improve on their cutting skills. You do not have to have prior experience in the herd. Covers basics of making a good cut and "holding the line". Half day clinic. Limited to 5 riders.

How to be good turnback help In this session, riders will rotate thru each position as turnback, herd help and cutter to get a better understanding of how to help the cutter. There will be a lot of information on strategy entering the herd, making a good cut, and how your help can set up a good run. Riders and horses should have some experience in the herd. Half day clinic. Limited to 5 riders.

Position, Position, Position! This session will go into detailed work on position on a cow and getting control of a cow. There will be some show ring strategy with tips on how to get back into position if you've lost working advantage. Limited to 8 riders.
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Click here for pics of the March 2010 Reining Clinic













March 7th photos by Sylvia Cloud

David Cloud at the March 7, 2009 clinic














Kristin Donnelly at the March 7, 2009 clinic














Jim Carpenter at the March 7, 2009 clinic
















Bridget Hollern at the March 7, 2009 clinic
Chris Creek and Poco at the April 14, 2007 Cow Horse Clinic










Below, Clockwise: Judy Vance, Greg Darling and Greg Gessner at the November 10, 2007 Clinic.