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Year Round Horsemanship & Roping Lessons Program

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Book an appointment with BKW HORSEMANSHIP LLC

Private Lessons
Horsemanship
$70/ 45 Minutes
$80 / 60 Minutes
Roping
 Speed Trainer $80/ 45 Minutes
Groundwork  $70 / 45 Minutes (essential fundamentals on dummies)
Calf Sled $60 / 30 Minutes (Pulled from horseback)
 
Prepaid Lesson Packages Save 10% on blocks of 5 hours. (Must be used within 60 days of purchase)

Cattle available for lessons 25% Fee 

​Taking a Limited number of Horses in for Training
contact Brian for availability

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 Philosophy
Doing less to get more
Britannica defines horsemanship as controlling an animal with maximum effectiveness and minimum effort. 
I consider myself a student of the horse. I’m always learning from them to give back what I’ve learned about them. Horses help me be a better human, and a better teacher.

My Journey
My background is vast. I’ve done everything from English Dressage and Jumping to Western Games and every timed event in Rodeo. I’ve roped loose cattle in open pastures and down the paved streets of New Ulm (ask me about that story sometime).
I have been in front of roaring crowds and alone in a quiet pasture with just my horse, my dog, and the snowflakes hitting my hat. To the horse, it’s all the same. As long as my horse is okay, my soul is fed.

Quality over Gimmicks

Learning Approach 
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I don’t have one single mentor. I learned what not to do by listening to and observing methods that caused more frustration than results. I’ve taken out the garbage and confusion that didn't make sense to me as an aspiring horseman and honed my own skills as an instructor.
  • ​I don’t believe in tie-downs or crutches. If a horse needed a tie-down for balance, they’d be falling over in the pasture. Usually, it’s the rider who is out of balance.
  • The Universal Language: Whether you want to rope, hit the trails, or dance the "cha-cha," it’s all the same thing: Quality Horsemanship. It doesn’t matter what hat you wear, or what style of saddle you use; it's about getting to the horse's feet.

​Managing Expectations
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Nothing worthwhile comes easy, cheap, or quick. I pour my soul into helping others because I remember being stuck and lost myself.
  • Your Effort Matters: The learning process is dependent on the individual. What you put in at home decides the curve.
  • Consistency is Key: Lessons at least once a week or attending clinics builds momentum and lowers frustration. Miracles don't happen overnight, but good habits do.
Working With Your Horse I help you with the things you want to improve, while also addressing the foundational elements you might not realize need work.​
​Clearer Communication Whether we are working cattle or not, the goal is clearer, happier communication. By giving your horse an important job, we build a better partnership.



The Right Tools for Roping
include equipment to control the situation and the environment. This allows us to focus on the details without the variables of live cattle, making the learning process safer, lower-stress, and a lot more fun along the way.
  • The Speed Trainer Roping Machine: This "stationary Horse"  provides auditory and visual feedback regarding the pressure you are putting on the reins. It is also an excellent tool to teach and refine your dally, letting you practice the mechanics safely and repeatedly. (see 👈video on left panel).
  • The Hot Heels/Calf Sled:  Designed to simulate the movement of cattle. It is a key tool for safety and control, helping you and your horse learn to track, rate, get the correct angle of swing, and time your delivery.
  • Real-World Preparation: I recommend the sled for any horse and any discipline. It provides a controlled way to build situational responsive control. It teaches the rider to be more responsible for their own actions, while teaching the horse to focus on you rather than reacting to its surroundings.

I can say that after having you put training on 2 of my horses (and a 3rd horse soon), your attention to detail and manners is so appreciated. -Sue K. 

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​​It is never lost on me that my journey in life that has lead to where I am today, is purely from the Love of the Horse!"  -Brian K Whittaker

​Farrier Work
Trims $60 for horses trimmed every 8 weeks or less
$70 for over 8 weeks

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