Circle B Ranch
At the Circle B Ranch, we offer a full line of horse training, but our
most requested seems to be starting colts. We seem to start
about 20-30 colts per year for the public. Occasionally, we also
get a chance to work with an older problem horse, or just get to
put some time on a younger horse who needs some more
experience. Whatever the situation, we learn from every horse
we encounter.
most requested seems to be starting colts. We seem to start
about 20-30 colts per year for the public. Occasionally, we also
get a chance to work with an older problem horse, or just get to
put some time on a younger horse who needs some more
experience. Whatever the situation, we learn from every horse
we encounter.
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.
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, or trailer loading, call for
details.
ranch roping, and colt starting, or we can do a demonstration
such as colt starting, ranch roping, or trailer loading, call for
details.
Here are a few links to some
websites that feature horse trainers
in Michigan.
websites that feature horse trainers
in Michigan.
We are still taking a few bookings for 2010. Training is booked
on a first come, first serve basis, so booking early will guarantee
your spot. We will require a $75 deposit to hold your spot. Call
Larry for details on horse training.
Occasionally we get a cancellation, so feel free to check with us.
Trucking is available for an extra fee, contact Larry for a quote.
on a first come, first serve basis, so booking early will guarantee
your spot. We will require a $75 deposit to hold your spot. Call
Larry for details on horse training.
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 10 years, my biggest
influences have been Buck Brannaman, Ray Hunt, and the Dorrance
brothers. I only hope that I can do these superb horseman 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
influences have been Buck Brannaman, Ray Hunt, and the Dorrance
brothers. I only hope that I can do these superb horseman 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
| Professional Horseman |
In 2008, Larry was awarded the distinction of being added to the
list of American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman.
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.
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 of the "tools of the trade" for training a
Californio style bridle horse.
Californio style bridle horse.
Watch for us at the 2010 MSU Stallion Expo. Larry will be participating again
in the Cross Winds Ranch Colt Training Competition. March 12-13, & 14.
in the Cross Winds Ranch Colt Training Competition. March 12-13, & 14.