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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

  • Vaquero Lingo

    Vaquero Lingo

    Los Vaqueros have a lingo their own, mostly derived from Spanish words that have long since been mispronounced – here is a sampling.

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    Lunging a Horse – foot position

    Lunging a horse – your foot positioning will make a lot of difference, try this.

  • Pulling on the reins

    Pulling on the reins

    There are precious few horsemen in Canada, but many riders. And not many of the riders understand the gear they are using, or why they are doing what they are doing.

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