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“you need to do less sooner, you’re always doing too much, late”

– Ray Hunt

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“The horse is a mirror to your soul. Sometimes you might not like what you see. Sometimes you will.”

– Buck Brannaman

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Tradiciones del Vaquero

– “Jaquima a Freno” in Ontario

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Vaquero

The word Vaquero means “cowboy” and has been Anglicized to Buckaroo. The Vaquero are the legendary horsemen of the western USA.

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History

The Vaquero, the legendary Spanish horsemen who introduced the style of horsemanship that is now recognized as natural horsemanship.

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What We Do

We promote the Vaquero style of horsemanship, connecting people with clinicians, horses, equipment suppliers and basic training information.

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Latest News

  • Colt Starting: What Does That Even Mean?

    Colt Starting: What Does That Even Mean?

    My advice if you want to get a colt started “do it yourself” if you lack the nerve or the inclination to learn, get an older horse that has already been through the school of hard knocks.

  • Colt-Starting Bravado: Why So Many Trainers Are Full of… Saddle Dust

    Colt-Starting Bravado: Why So Many Trainers Are Full of… Saddle Dust

    There are far too many fragile ego=s in the world of horsemanship – seems that if people spent as much time paying attention to their horse’s behaviour as do bragging on something or other – there’d be a lot more happier horses and horsemen.

  • Finding Your Path in Horsemanship: Beyond Buckles and Banners

    Finding Your Path in Horsemanship: Beyond Buckles and Banners

    Picture Credit to James Shoshone – Buckaroo and Artist. True horsemanship begins with knowing your purpose, respecting your horse’s nature, learning from many, and seeking the timeless principles of good riding—feel, fairness, and respect—regardless of discipline or goal. Ride with intention, humility, and a heart for the horse.

Upcoming Events

  • Buck Brannaman Clinic – Buffalo, NY

    Buck Brannaman Clinic – Buffalo, NY

    Clinic report from Buck Brannaman, Buffalo, NY, Clinic 2023.

  • Martin Black Clinics

    Ride with one of the world’s premier Vaquero style horsemen.   Martin Black has decades of Buckarooing experience coupled with direct training with great horsemen includingTom Dorrance and Ray Hunt, two legends in the so called “natural horsemanship” arena.  Click the link on Martin to learn more.