Articles with Joe Wolter
The First Week by Cheryl Kimball for Eclectic Horseman Magazine
In the interest of full disclosure, I have started three colts in clinics with Joe and ridden with Bryan and audited clinics by both of them several times. So I come to reviewing their new video, The First Week, done along with Bryan’s son Jim, with a certain amount of bias.. Read More >>
East Goes West to Texas: Clinic Experiences by Cheryl Kimball for Eclectic Horseman Magazine
“Get out of the Snow!” was the sell line on the flier for Joe Wolter’s home clinic scheduled for late February at his ranch in Aspermont, Texas. For five of us in the Northeast, that was a no-brainer. We signed up immediately.. Read More >>
Ag Journal - January 25, 2002
Burnett Ranches wins inaugural ranch horse rodeo.
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Are You WIth ? That's the only way to learn by Joe Wolter
I was visiting with a friend of mine the other day about working with weanling colts for the first time. He said that instead of taking hold of them and getting into a contest of wills, he decided to pre- tend he was 85 years old and see what would happen. Older people, of course , are less likely to use force because they don't have the strength. He said his experiment worked.. Read More >>
Clinic Story - Joe Wolter Helps Suburban Cowgirl Wan-a-be by Marica T., Willow Brook Farms Pennsylvania
Last year I showed up at Willow Brook Farms in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, fo a horsemanship and cow-working clinic with Joe Wolter of the famous 6666's Ranch in Texas. I had my new buckskin quarter horse with the most beautiful topaz eyes - "Buzz." ..Read More >>
Continuing Education
Working with horses and being a cowboy has been my dream my whole life. Starting when i was a small kid, for several years I cleaned a lot of stalls at a neighbor's Thoroughbred farm in order to.. Read More >>
Cut Your Horse Some Slack
People that come to our clinics always say, "You must be the most patient person in the world." The truth is, I'm not naturally patient. I've just learned a few ways of doing things when I first get on a horse.. Read More >>
Doing Less Is Progress
When I teach a clinic, I don't try to predict which rider will make the most progress. For instance, at first glance I thought Andrew and Barbara were simply mismatched.. Read More >>
Going It Alone: Riding Your Horse Away From His Buddies
I was asked to write about specific problems or challenges we encounter working with horses. For instance, getting your horse to leave other horses while on the a trail ride.. Read More >>