Horses That Work

09/25/2026

Obstacle Play Day!! Sept. 26

Don’t want to Extreme Cowboy race but want to come play on some obstacles and get your horse(s) exposed to some great stuff? Then sign up for a play day spot(s) this weekend in Barnhartvale! We’re set up with all of our obstacles here for the weekend, shoot me a message to reserve and pay for your spot here.

Location is: Star Valley Ranch in Barnhartvale

Here’s the overview of the weekend as well:

Play day spots September 26 - $30/person

Times are 12 to 2, 2 to 4, 4 to 6.

There will also be a play day spot the morning of September 27 for those coming that don’t want to over night, and that time slot is 9-11 am

Want to watch an Extreme Cowboy Race? Come be a spectator Sunday after at 1pm till it’s over (around 4ish depending on entries)

09/20/2026

Excited to announce this new sponsor!!! Been holding back the last while to announce this sponsor but here we go!!! 5 Star Equine Products has now sponsored myself, Trevor Mertes, and has welcomed me into their team! What does this mean for you though?

Use the promo code “ TrevorMertes “ when you check out on their websites for a discount on your purchase!!!

09/17/2026

Extreme Cowboy Race on September 27, BC !!!!!
Play day spots on Saturday the 26 as well, so be sure to message me directly to sign up for any of the three days spots you would like to enter!

These races will be back at Star Valley Ranch in Barnhartvale, BC

Hope to see you all there again!

Here’s the overview of the weekend as well:

Play day spots September 26 - $30/person
Times are 12 to 2, 2 to 4, 4 to 6.
There will also be a play day spot the morning of September 27 for those coming that don’t want to over night, and that time slot is 9-11 am

Race September 27 - 1pm & is $65/class
We’ll start in order of classes and they are :

Young guns (age 7-11)
Youth (age 12-18)
Novice
Intermediate
Green Horse
Non pro
Ride smart (age 55 +)
Pro
Open

Entries can be emailed to
[email protected]

In the email, include name, EXCA membership number, horses name, and which classes you are entering.

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

08/29/2026

We’ve started our 8 days of fairs over 10 days here in BC this weekend with the Salmon Arm Fair! Weee running clinics here at the fair 8am-12pm and 6pm-8pm today and tomorrow and then an Extreme Cowboy Race on Sunday afternoon at 1:30!
Fairs are one of the best way to get your horses exposed to a lot of things they don’t regularly get to see, how many times do you get to work obstacles under a Ferris wheel?
Come check it out!

08/06/2026

“Horsemanship Through Obstacles” &
Extreme Cowboy Clinic!
FALKLAND, BC - August 21,22,23

This is a family friendly clinic the weekend prior to Salmon Arm fair, and Armstrong fair and is always one of the best! There’s both levels available for all 3 days. This type of clinic is a great way to improve your horsemanship through obstacles, in a fun environment!

LEVEL 1 - is anyone who hasn’t taken a clinic prior with myself and is a great spot for beginners, green horses, new comers to the sport and all levels of riding. We start on the ground with a series of exercises to help build the trust and connection with your horse. We then build that into how we ride to have a clear connection with trust while riding. From there we use the trust and connection that we’ve built to work through new obstacles that relate to all aspects of riding. Whether it be dark corners in an arena, creek crossings, new banners being hung at a show, or in an obstacle sport itself. (Most people choose to stay in level 1 for around 3 clinics because it’s so much fun)

LEVEL 2 - This is for people who have participated in at least one level 1 clinic prior. Here we’ll work on piecing together an advanced level of horsemanship through combining a few obstacles, while working deeper at moving their feet when and where we want to get to their mind and build an ultimate connection. This level is for those wanting to advance themselves in any sport, as well as those that want to compete, or already are competing, in Extreme Cowboy competitions.

Price is $400 per rider.
Of that $200 is a non refundable deposit if not enough notice is given to fill the spot. The full amount is required 20 days prior and the same rule applies to the above of your place can not be filled.

Session 1 runs 1-4 Friday, & 9am - 12pm the following two days

Session 2 runs 5-8 Friday, and 1 pm - 4pm the following two days

PM for any questions, currently half full at the moment.

Total of 12 riders between the two sessions.

Over night pens available at $15 per horse per night.

07/28/2026

Gearing up for a great month ahead of clinics and fairs around BC!! Get your registration in ASAP!!

70 Mile Riding Club - August 7-9 - Horsemanship Through Obstacles Clinic

Falkland, BC - August 21-23 - Horsemanship Through Obstacles Clinic - message to register

Salmon Arm Fair - August 28-30 - Clinics and Races

Armstrong Fair - September 2-6 - Clinics, Demos, Races

Oliver BC - September 11-13 - Horsemanship Through Obstacles Clinic

07/19/2026

That time of summer you’re thinking of a new saddle pad? Check out this wool felt pad from Custompackrigging!

They gave me this pad 6 weeks ago to use and abuse and try out on a day to day use from training to ranching and I have to say, I love it! The quality of a 5 star wool pad and at a much more affordable price. With the extra canvas backing on top, my saddle hasn’t slipped once while I’ve been breaking this pad in.

Head over to their website
https://custompackrigging.com/products/custom-pack-rigging-riding-pad to pick up one of these pads at $229 while they have them in stock!

05/22/2026

Quick clip from the podcast 😊