Tradiciones del Vaquero
“Jaquima a Freno” in Ontario
What We Do
The horse is a mirror to your soul. Sometimes you might not like what you see. Sometimes you will.
- Buck Brannaman
you need to do less sooner, you’re always doing too much, late
- Ray Hunt

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

Oct 22

It’s the small stuff

Actually, it’s all about the small stuff, no matter where you are at in training your horse(s).  If you watch […]

Tom Locke
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Aug 15

Leading a horse

You may have noticed that some riders, owners and/or handlers have trouble with the simplest things, even leading a horse.  […]

Tom Locke
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Jun 05

Standing at the Mounting Block

Personally, I rarely use a mounting block at six-foot-two-inches I have a fair reach, even for an older person. But […]

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Upcoming Events

Oct 22

Road to the Horse 2020

Are you going to Lexington, Kentucky for the 2020 Road to the Horse Event?  Get your tickets here.

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Apr 19

Zac Halliday – Colt Starting Clinic

Zac Halliday will presenting a FREE colt starting clinic on May 5, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION Swain’s […]

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Jan 26

Martin Black Clinics

Ride with one of the world’s premier Vaquero style horsemen.   Martin Black has decades of Buckarooing experience coupled with direct […]

Tom Locke
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