Cow Horse Collective

03/10/2023

The horse trainer says to the stock horse what's 1+1=?

To the untrained eye, horse training can seem like a heap of pulling and kicking nonsense. Maybe sometimes it is. However for the greater majority, it is far more calculated than that.

28/09/2023

𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡. 🤩
Ever wanted a career in the horse industry but didn't know where to start? Here are 8 horse jobs that can have you set up for life.

Making money in the horse industry is simple but not easy. Here are 8 horse jobs that will win you more than 100k a year.

26/09/2023

The first Doctor that we've had on the blog just so happens to be my aunty. Learn the witchcraft that is breeding horses with Dr Kirsty Tyler, Australia's favourite equine Vet (in my eyes anyway)
KT Equine

Horse breeding unpacked with industry professional Dr Kirsty Tyler from KT Equine.

24/09/2023

🐮𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭.🐎
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16/09/2023

Calling Stallion owners
We are seeking a select number of stallions to enroll in our new stallion advertising program. We will be offering a free 6 month no lock in contract for the first 20 stallions that are approved. Get in quick or you will miss out as this is a limited, one time only opportunity. Contact the page or enquire on the Sires page of our website. please share with anyone you think might be interested.
https://cowhorsecollective.com/sires/

08/09/2023

Hi everyone, I'm rebuilding CowHorseCollective.com today so the site might be down for a while. I'll have it back up and running as soon as possible.
If you're looking for something to do while the site is down, I bet there is a chubby looking pony in the paddock begging to go chase some cows... Just a thought.

07/09/2023

Whether it be horse work or coursework, you should know what your judge is looking for. Here are some of the common differences in judging and how to navigate them.

There is nothing worse than thinking you've had a ripping run only to be given a crappy score and miss out by one point for the final, yet again... damn. As much as we all like to play the worlds smallest violin to ourselves, there's an area for growth here if we look hard enough. The best competito...

05/09/2023

I won't sugar coat it, Campdrafting is tough.
Allow me to make it a little easier, Here are some of the things I picked up along the way that helped me immensely in the pursuit of my first Campdraft win.

Try as you might, the task of winning a Campdraft is harder than it looks. Many great players in the Campdrafting game took years of practice before they managed to win their first open age draft, myself included. However once someone gets that first win they generally seem to stay in contention goi...

31/08/2023

The art of buying horses without ever riding them. The reality is, this is common practice now. Here are some checks to do when looking at a sale horse without sticking a finger in its ear (this was genuinely a suggestion my first time at Tamworth).

From shady horse dealers to unsatisfied Tamworth Classic buys, every horse rider has their horror story. How many times have you heard of someone buying a horse that wasn't quite what it was advertised as? In this Blog post ill share with you the things you can do to make sure you don't get the wool...

29/08/2023

If you want to be like the best, you must learn from the best.
I sat down with Ash Meagher to learn what her non-negotiable's are when it comes to the Cutting pen.
Ashleigh Meagher

The sport of cutting is a game of inches and millimetres. In these inches and millimetres we must search for an edge, or risk being left buried in the sand. Competitors need every single small detail to go their way or failure is certain. Even then it's commonly not enough. In this game of cat and m...

24/08/2023

Everybody always claims that your horse should get 1% better every ride. But of course that's not always the case.
If you want to make your improvements more consistent check out our newest blog post.

Everybody that attempts to train a cow horse has overdone the flag and made their horse sour or ended up pulling their horse around for an hour to no avail. Why the hell do we do it and for what reason? When was the last time you started your ride with the intent of teaching your horse something spe...

22/08/2023

Want to learn the theory's and tricks behind how to train a cow horse without the aid of cattle? look no further.
From this post onwards I am initiating what I call the gentleman's agreement and the lady's understanding.
What is this you ask?
Well simply if you enjoy the post we ask that you share it with your Facebook friends so we can continue to grow and create more content at no cost to the reader.
pretty great deal if you ask me.

The humble cow horse of our forefathers generations were trained on the roads and on farms or stations. However in todays world with the price of cattle and the ever growing shift away from horses as the primary method of moving and sorting cattle, we must turn to new routes of training. Many popula...

17/08/2023

Bucky the horse has begun his life as the number 1 cow horse, follow along week by week as we explain the process of breaking a horse and get them towards their first ride and beyond.

The process of breaking a horse is a touchy subject as it can be done in many different ways. The simple fact is, every horse is different so it's extremely difficult to give a cookie cutter guide on how to break a horse. The main guidelines however are the same and the general process is consistent...

15/08/2023

The bible has the 10 commandments. The Cow Horse Collective has 11 of them and they're all about Campdrafting.

The 11 Commandments of Campdrafting competency

10/08/2023

🤠What are The little things you never leave home without come the weekend?

In todays fast paced world there are a few small keep sakes that I have on me at all times, they can make a massive difference when travelling to how much enjoyment we get out of the trip. I've partnered with Amazon to allow you to get them for a great price so you too can enjoy the added slice of l...

09/08/2023

The ever allusive cow sense unpacked and discussed
Comment the name of the most "cowy" horse you've ever seen or sat on and share so your friends can do the same.

The first time you sit on a cowy horse the world opens up and a whole new realm of possibilities come into view. Cow sense as a trait can be broken down into 2 sepereate category's, the "Holly s**t its a cow!" flight response and the "I'm gonna eat that cow!" fight response. Before we get onto where...

04/08/2023

A few wise words from Australia's favorite reproductive vet, Dr. Kirsty.

The ads are glossy, the pedigrees amazing, the coats gleaming and the riding exceptional. So how do you pick the best stallion for your mare? Pedigree? Type? Competition form? Price of the service fee? Cool shipped or frozen? (now that's a whole article in itself!) The prettiest advertisement? Colou...

03/08/2023

Having trouble with your mechanical cow work? Here's a few tips that iv picked up along the way that help me get the most out of the flag.

The humble mechanical cow or "flag" as it's commonly referred to, is a great tool for cutters, Campdrafters and cow horse enthusiasts alike. But if you're a beginner to working the mechanical cow, it can feel like your trying to solve the Da Vinci code while simultaneously playing the violin. Here a...

02/08/2023

The Heavy Hitters have headed to the breeding barn for another year, see who they are and what they'll cost you.

As the Breeding season draws near for those in Australia, choosing a c**t to breed to can be one of, if not the most talked about and anticipated decisions of the year. The decision to breed to the right stallion can have a huge monetary value if the selected stallion makes a good run in the years t...

26/07/2023

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟓 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫
See what the greats of the cow horse industry do, day to day to stay at the top of their game.

I'll never be able to beat Ben Hall. He follows cattle all day for a living. Its the cattle he follows every day that makes him the best. How many times have you heard those statements? Blokes like Ben, Will Durkin and countless others that tail cattle all day are naturally going to have an edge in....

19/07/2023

It wasn't that far in the past the Equine Influenza rocked the Australian performance horse industry, could it be possible we are seeing something like this again?

Australia has a rich equine heritage, from the iconic Thoroughbred racing industry to the nation's deep connection with the performance horse industry. However, throughout history, Australia has faced its fair share of equine disease events that have had far-reaching consequences for the industry an...

16/07/2023

Having trouble with your water buffalo? Here’s 5 quick tips that will help you out.

A growing number of Campdraft and cow horse trainers have enlisted the help of the docile yet cunning water buffalo as part of their program. Don't be fooled by their calm nature these great lumps of wanna be hippos can be dead set as****es if not trained properly from the start. I've created a list...

15/07/2023

Well, we did warn you not to be surprised if he did it again...

09/07/2023

🚛 𝟒𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 🚛
As the great curry migration heads North for the annual Cloncurry challenge, I think it's timely we look back on last year's winner. Mark Buttsworth riding Branchvale Metal Alloy (Metalic Cat X Reys Little Hottie) and all the winners for the past 40 years. It's awesome to see that buttsy has not only been competing at Cloncurry since before I was born, but he won his first in 1998, 25 years ago. so don't be surprised if he does it again this year... He's had practice.
Results from- https://www.currychallenge.com.au/history
Mark Buttsworth
Koobah Performance Horses
The Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge & Campdraft

03/07/2023

💭𝑶𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑾𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑩𝒊𝒈💭
Imagine a world where the cow horse industries were celebrated as the true mastery they are. Not only a great sport for competitors but also for spectators. There could be TV channels devoted to "cowboy TV" streaming all the greatest events for fans worldwide, as well as competitor profiles and the ability for every aspiring young cowboy or cowgirl to make professional sporting wages doing what they love. More of the top tier events being shown in one place with all the greatest sponsors backing the whole thing.
Sound like fun doesn't it... Why not?
TheCowHorseNews.com

02/07/2023

𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲'𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧...
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐦 𝐈?

Brydie Hughes and her ever reliable stallion Beniah have showcased their class this year in the ASCA season. Currently the duo is leading the charge for Open horse of the year as well as Brydie on top for open rider of the year. Keep up the good work Brydie and Ben.
Beniah
Nathan Wilson Training Stables

25/06/2023

⏱"𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡, 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭"⏱
Smooth Timing and Rob Leach took out the open Hackamore class on Saturday night at the Scone Hackamore Classic in what is becoming a household name partnership. Smooth timing (Smooth As A Cat X This Girl Has Time) owned by Becky Lock, also ran equal second place in the open Hackamore Classic with Rob on the day, as well as winning the National finals Open Derby earlier in the year. What a team they have made.

Atomic Performance Horses
Rob Leach Equine
Mountain Horse Trading
TotalSpan Steel Buildings
Johnson's Natural Formula

20/06/2023

👉 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 Racing Queensland 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗕 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝟭𝟳 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿? ✨👏

An Off-The-Track Horse is a Thoroughbred or Standardbred that has been - or is eligible to be - registered for thoroughbred racing or harness racing in Australia.

Find out more about Racing Queensland’s OTT Program here: https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandOffTheTrack.

💥 𝕃𝕆ℂ𝕂 𝕀ℕ 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔻𝔸𝕋𝔼 💥

The 2023 Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft will be held at the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre between 11-16 July 2023, with the Finals held on Saturday afternoon following the grand parade and presentation of the finalists. Further information is available at www.currychallenge.com.au.

18/06/2023

𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝

Steve Comiskey cracks open status on One Knight Stand in style, winning the Clermont gold cup last night with a 269 (90,90,89).
The Combination also took out the cutout and 5th place in the novice on Friday.

Steve Comiskey Campdrafting