Our Clinicians

Jack Clark -  Horse Show Judge and Halter Clinician Jack's experience dates back to approximately 35 years ago showing Western Pleasure Riding and Halter. Since 2004, he has concentrated on conditioning  and grooming of Halter Horses. In 2005, his mare, Miss Rite Starr shown by the late Gary Finch won Open Halter at the American Ranch Horse World Show.  He has also won many other Halter Championships with several other of his horses in Halter and Western Classes. He is willing to pass his experience on, especially to the youth that are coming up to be our future horsemen by giving Clinics and also in Judging Shows.	He can be reached at:      Jack Clark      Route 1, Box 181 J - 1      Bluefield, WV 24701
David Davis - Bridling David has trained horses at the Davis Ranch since he was a small child and continues to do so, specializing in reining, dressage and trick horse training.  His techniques are based on precision communication between horse and rider.  He has won three World Championships in reining competitions and many other titles and awards, too numerous to mention.  He has also performed trick horse presentations at such events as the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, the Arizona Horse Festival, Mackinac Island, Michigan, and Hoosier Horse Fair.	He conducts horse training clinics around the nation, teaching his own 'force-free' method of training. He continues to compete in various reining competitions and events.  In addition, David is an ordained Christian minister and a Christian Contemporary and Country singer/songwriter. He performs concerts and ministers the Word in churches, on horseback and wherever opportunities arise.  To learn more about David,
Gilbert Gonzales -  Desensitizing Gilbert was raised on a ranch in Central Texas where he started and broke his first horse when he was 13 years old. He has been training and working with horses ever since. He uses resistance free training techniques.  Gilbert was raised on a ranch in Central Texas where he started and broke his first horse when he was 13 years old. He has been training and working with horses ever since. He uses resistance free training techniques.	Gilbert was raised on a ranch in Central Texas where he started and broke his first horse when he was 13 years old. He has been training and working with horses ever since. He uses resistance free training techniques. Gilbert also trains all other breeds and disciplines. Gilbert Gonzales competed in RFD’s the Extreme Cowboy Race # 6.     To see a clip of Gilbert competing in the Extreme Cowboy RaceTM
Brock Griffith -  Colt Start   Nine years ago, Brock Griffith traded a bull riding career to pursue his dream of working with horses. He immersed himself in the study and practice of natural horsemanship, gaining valuable knowledge and skills in this methodology and confidence in its application.  In 2008, Brock Griffith won the North Carolina Equine Extravaganza Trainer's Challenge and went on to win the East Coast Trainer’s Challenge at the Virginia Equine Extravaganza.  Brock is the manager of Uwharrie River Farms in North Carolina.	His unique style is inspired by a variety of influences, personal experience, and an open mind. Brock is a talented horseman, trainer and clinician with an extraordinary ability to communicate effectively with both horses and their human partners.    To learn more about Brock,
Leisha Griffith -  Barrel Racing Leisha Griffith is an accomplished horsewoman, with a long history in ranching and rodeo. She specializes in barrel racing, equitation, and performance horses. Her passion is not only to continue her development as a student of the horse, but to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Leisha is an insightful, entertaining, inspirational clinician and horsemanship instructor.
Charles Pellham - Ranch Horse Versatility Charles and Michele Pellham established Cornerstone Horsemanship with the goals of giving young horses a solid start under saddle, teaching horsemanship to riders of all disciplines, and incorporating horsemanship methods into the show world. Michele exhibits versatility in a trainer. She trains and shows ranch and cutting horses with Charles, as well as dressage and barrel racing, puts the finishing touches on young horses, and has a gift for working with young or inexperienced riders. Her accomplishments include the 2006 American Ranch Horse Association Open Cutting Reserve World Champion and Senior Ranch Trail Reserve Champion, both on the stallion, Heza Classy Chic.	Charles is one of the premier trainers on the East Coast, with a gift for starting colts and working with problem horses. He has a natural ability to teach people, and is an outstanding clinician. His accomplishments include the 2007 American Ranch Horse Association World Champion Working Ranch Horse, and 2006 Open Cutting World Champion, and the 2006 ARHA Junior Ranch Trail World Champion. In 2009, Charles took the stallion BA Light Em Up to the World Champion 2 Year Old Stallion title with ARHA. With over 35 years combined experience, Charles and Michele have the depth of knowledge needed for training horses and teaching people.  Horses and students that have gone through the Cornerstone Program have won many local, state, and national championships in events including hunter/jumpers, dressage, reining, cutting, western pleasure, and working ranch horse. To watch a video of Charles, To visit their website,
Woody Taylor -  Reining Woody and Kathy successfully compete in the Open division of NRHA, NRCHA, NVHA, AQHA, and APHA shows at the highest levels. With multiple NRHA World Championship titles to their credit as well as Woody's experience as an NRHA judge, Taylor Farm offers you an amazing opportunity to achieve any dream. The Taylor Farm is a 45 acre training facility located in Hurricane, West Virginia, about 20 miles from Charleston.  We have a total of 38 stalls, an 80 x 160 indoor arena, an indoor and outdoor round pen and a large outdoor slide track for the training of reining horses as well as a Pro Cutter remote controlled cutting machine and live cattle for the preparation of ranch versatility and working cow horses.	Taylor Farm offers a full range of services including training, sales, and evaluation of horses as well as education of the Youth and Non Pro rider.  In addition to individual instruction Woody and Kathy also offer clinics at the farm throughout the year that cover reining, working cow horse and ranch versatility classes.
Louise Trimble -  English Horsemanship Louise Trimble is the owner of The Cedars in Alderson, WV.  Louise has over forty years experience with hunters, jumpers, and dressage.  Louise started her training in dressage at the age of eleven in the US Pony Club.  She was later schooled in the French style of dressage and obtained her Horse Masters through the British Horse Society.  Louise is now a United States Dressage Federation licensed judge and instructs beginner to advanced level riders at her facility.  Louise states that her style is classical in pattern but creative in approach.  She specializes in Alternative Therapies for horses and assisting female riders in achieving a better seat and balance.  If you are planning to purchase a saddle at the expo, stop by and see Louise first to learn what seat fits your seat.
Barbara Volk -  Applied Equine Podiatry: More than just a trim Applied Equine Podiatry is Whole Horse Hoof care and encourages owner involvement and education. This clinic will introduce you to the theories of Applied Equine Podiatry to help ensure that you have a basic understanding of the internal and external structures of the equine foot, the function of each individual structure, and how they work in equilibrium to provide the best performance possible as well as better health from the ground up.  Barbara will also be providing a special clinic for children: Myth Busters ... Your Horse's Hooves The clinic will be structured to help children better understand the importance of good hoof care.  If you are new to horses, whether you are an adult or youngster this clinic will help dispel the myths and set the facts straight.  What do you know about your horses feet? Is it fact or myth?  New scientific studies are discovering amazing new things about the equine foot and dispelling many myths that we have come to accept as facts! this clinic will reveal the truth about your horses feet.	You will learn: What a healthy foot looks like on the outside and what it means on the inside. How environment affects the foot How you can actively help your horse develop and maintain the best foot possible. To learn more about Barbara Volk...

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