About Chris: Chris Cox Horsemanship Co. : Clinician, Two-Time Road to the Horse Champion, TV Host, Equine Educator

Chris Cox' entire life has been influenced by his relationship with the horse. He moved with his ranching family from Florida when he wasn't yet two-years-old, to an island off the coast of northeast Australia to raise cattle. During his time on the 100-square-mile Prince of Wales Island, and while he worked as a hand on numerous ranches on the mainland in the years that followed, the horse served as work partner, transportation, entertainment and even companionship for Cox.

"Being around horses has been as natural to me as breathing," Chris says in his book, Ride the Journey^SM.

While Australia shaped the young Cox, it was with an eye toward returning to the United States that he honed his horsemanship skills competing in Pony Club, camp drafting (similar to working cow horse), and working for large ranches. He started his first colt in his early teens and went on to excel in his horsemanship studies at Longreach Pastoral College. His dream was to find a way to make a living working with horses - preferably in the United States.

At eighteen, he took the first step to fulfilling that dream and headed back to America. Following some ranch work in Florida, Cox began training mustangs for the Bureau of Land Management. Throughout the '80s and '90s Cox took in horses to train and began to devise what has become his trademark program - a step-by-step progression of skills for all levels of horsemen to improve their horsemanship.

His program has proved to be immensely popular with people of all ages and skill levels. It requires no gimmicks or special equipment but rather commitments to understanding the horse, devoting time, self-examination and honesty about one's own limitations.

At Road to the Horse in 2008 with fellow competitors Mike Kevil, Ken McNabb and Tommy Garland.
In 2007, Chris competed alongside Clinton Anderson and Stacy Westfall.

With his Chris Cox Horsemanship television show on RFD TV, the nationwide Ride the Journey^SM Tour stops and appearances at equine expos and events, Cox has touched the lives of many a horse enthusiast and shown them there's a straight-forward, practical way to gain a better relationship with their horses. Those who saw him win back-to-back championships at the 2007 and 2008 Road to the Horse Colt Starting contests witnessed the effectiveness of his methods and his clear passion for horses.

2008 marked Chris' second consecutive win at the prestigious Road to the Horse Colt Starting Event. “I’m honored to be part of such a great event,” says Chris. “I went up against some great competitors.”

Cox is not only a successful clinician; he trains and competes at the highest levels of cutting horse competition. At his ranch he often has over twenty horses in training even as he juggles his demanding clinic, touring and competition schedules.

At his Diamond Double C Ranch near Mineral Wells, Texas, Cox offers progressive six-day horsemanship clinics several times a year. Chris also offers nationwide three-day clinics to make it even easier for those throughout the country to get first-hand instruction directly from him.

He and wife Barb welcomed their first child, Charlie Renee Cox in late October of 2008.

To learn more about Chris, click here to read the FREE preview of the first chapter of his book "Ride the Journey^SM".

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Prepare Your Horse: I never ask a horse to do something I haven't prepared it to do. By the time I'm asking a horse to step on to a trailer, that horse has all the preparation it needs to do it. By prepare I don't mean desensitize. I don't desensitize my horses as much as a lot of people do. It's easy to overdo it and end up dulling your horse. It's okay for your horse to react to something, but if he's properly prepared he won't overreact.

The Leading Edge in Ground Con trol

$39.99

In this series, clinician and educator Chris Cox teaches you how to gain control of your horse on the ground and establish a foundation of communication that will translate into the saddle. With effective, step-by-step methods you will learn how to teach your horse to respect your space and move as directed. Without a roundpen or stick, Chris will show you how to master your communication with halter and lead rope alone. By relying on simple tools and authentic horsemanship, you will always be prepared to communicate effectively with your horse, anytime or anyplace. As Chris works with an untrained young horse, you will see first-hand what it takes to establish a solid foundation on the ground. Once you've mastered your groundwork in the arena or paddock, Chris will show you how to add some spice to your learning and use your newfound skills to traverse obstacles such as gullies, logs and trees. Runtime: 1 hour 3 minutes

I attended a clinic as an auditor. It was a fantastic learning experience! Chris did a great job adapting to each rider's needs and ability level throughout the course of the clinic. There is no doubt in my mind now - I'll be signing up for a 6 day clinic so that I can work with my horse instead of just watching from the sidelines!

Denise Mitcheltree

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