Circle B Ranch
At the Circle B Ranch, we offer a full line of horse training. We will be taking in just a
very limited number of colts for starting under saddle in 2012. We will also have limited
openings for older problem horses, or horses that need to be started on cattle, or ranch
work, or general refinement.
We maintain a herd of cattle at the ranch and can get your horse started on moving
cattle, breakaway roping or even ranch roping. All of these are good places to start for
a young team roping prospect, a ranch horse, or just a trail horse that you would like
to be a little quieter.
We also offer clinics for horsemanship, ranch style cow working, ranch roping, and colt
starting, or we can do a demonstration such as colt starting, ranch roping, de-spooking,
or trailer loading, call for details.
Here are a few links to some
websites that feature horse trainers
in Michigan.
We are currently taking bookings for 2012, however we are already down to only a few
remaining spots so call soon. Training is booked on a first come, first serve basis, so
booking early will guarantee your spot. We will require a $100 deposit to hold your
spot. Call us, or send us an email for details on working with you and your horse.
We are also available for a select few weekends of the year to work with problem
horses that may require just a few days of work to get through a problem, call for
details, and pricing.
Occasionally we get a cancellation, so feel free to check with us.
Trucking is available for an extra fee, contact Larry for a quote.
Horse training & Colt Starting
"I have been starting colts for more than 14 years, my biggest influences
have been Buck Brannaman, Ray Hunt, Peter Campbell and Tom Dorrance.
I only hope that I can do these superb horsemen justice as I transition down
the road to becoming a true horseman myself. They have taught me the true
meaning of trying to see things from the horses point of view, and to listen to
what the horse is trying to tell you."
Larry Bourke
In 2008, Larry was
awarded the distinction
of being added to the list
of American Quarter
Horse Association
Professional Horseman.
We are constantly striving to continue our own education with the horse. This is why, from time
to time, you will hear us refer to riding in clinics ourselves. In September of 2008, Trista and
Larry took a 4 day weekend to ride with Buck Brannaman at the Bay Harbor Equestrian Center.
Some photos from the 2010 Cross Winds Ranch Colt Starting Competition at the MSU Stallion Expo.
Photos by Lauren Tomasunas.
