Classes Offered in Lake St. Louis, IL 2025

Buck’s clinics are unique to each group. At each of Buck’s clinics, a variety of topics will be covered.

If you are not familiar with Buck’s teachings, we suggest his videos and groundwork book at www.Brannaman.com and on The Buck Channel ,www.TheBuckChannel.com

Classes Currently Offered:

FOUNDATION HORSEMANSHIP

9 a.m. – Noon each day
$750

Foundation horsemanship is a favorite of many riders and grandstand students, and it is suggested for riders of all levels who may or may not have worked with Buck before. During each of the three (1/2 day) sessions, roughly half of the class is dedicated to working the horse from the ground in preparation for riding, with the second half of the class horseback.

HORSEMANSHIP 1.5

1:30 – 4:30 each afternoon
$750

The next phase in the development of a versatile Bridle Horse. For any horse and rider already comfortable in the snaffle bit along with aged horses needing continued work. This is the first stage of progressing into the bridle with both basic and advanced movements introduced. All levels of riders – no matter what discipline – will benefit. The class features strictly dry work – no cattle. All maneuvers stress the vaquero style of riding and are appropriate for horses from first level snaffle to experienced bridle horses. Hackamore horses welcome. This class is exclusively ridden work.

How to Register:

RIDER REGISTRATION for Buck’s Lake St. Louis, IL clinic at The National Equestrian Center, 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis, IL 63367 is NOW OPEN.

Clinic Host: Trent Hayden
Phone: 217-224-3424
Email: wTrentHayden@gmail.com

Stalls:

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Suggested Gear:

FOUNDATION HORSEMANSHIP

• Rope halter with a 12’ tree line or similar rope – preferably tied to halter (metal snaps are discouraged)

• Horsemanship flag (desirable)

• Snaffle bridle

• Saddle (english or western)

HORSEMANSHIP 1

• Snaffle bridle, traditional rawhide hackamore, two rein or bridle bit

• Saddle (english or western)
  

Negative Coggins REQUIRED

If you are not familiar any of the above equipment, please review Buck’s groundwork book or groundwork videos prior to the class. They can be purchased at www.brannaman.com.