Natural Horsemanship Internship

Trainer and exhibitor Cecil Huff was awarded honors at the 2006 World Fox Trotter Show. Accomplishment include World Champion Open Versatility Ranch Horse Cutting won by Dreamcatcher. See this link for pictures World Champion Titles

This competition involves 6 different class which included ranch cutting, working cow horse, ranch roping, ranch versatility (obstacle and reining course), ranch pleasure (walk, trot, trail walk and canter) and ranch conformation, points are given for each class. Lady's total points made her Reserve World Champion of the Ranch Horse Versatility Class quite an accomplishment for a 3 year old filly.

3 Year Old Versatility Futurity Western Pleasure Champion which included $866.00 in winnings it cost $300 to enter this class and payment was required 6 months in advance of show. Dreamcatcher and Lady won a total of 15 ribbons in 2 days. Both Cassey's Travelin Lady and Colt 45 Dreamcatcher are offspring's of Cassey's Missouri Traveler the stallion is located at Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch. All horses show where trained using Natural Horsemanship methods.

We offer summer, fall, winter and spring ranch internships.
Our commitment to you is to offer the opportunity to advance your knowledge of natural horsemanship, horseback riding and safety. You will get a lot of riding time and supervised work with starting horses under saddle and trail savvy. You will also get direct experience in working with recreational riders and guided rides, matching horses and riders, spotting and fixing tack problems, handling large rides on the trail, helping riders overcome their fears, developing your powers of observation in dealing with horse health issues and, perhaps most important, understanding and following safety procedures.
Your daily duties will be assigned according to your prior experience and level of expertise, but you can expect to spend a lot of time working with horse using Monty Roberts and Pat Parelli type of training. You will also be working with beginning riders, exercising horses, assisting with guided ranch rides, and performing ranch maintenance and some guest ranch duties which could include cleaning rooms and helping with meals. You will also get to help us with our cattle.

Internships do not earn a salary. Compensation is minimal and varies according to the number of interns and includes a food allowance and on-site shared housing. .
The prevailing ethic at Bucks and Spurs is -- Hours are long, expectations are high, and we never say can't do.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be physically fit and have no physical or mental disabilities. Interns must have their own health or accident insurance and a valid driver’s license. Those accepted into the internship program are responsible for their travel expenses to and from Bucks and Spurs. Duties involve significant physical activity. Applicants accepted into the internship program must have prior experience working with horses and have basic knowledge of riding and horse care. Interns must have a strong work ethic, have no prior history of drug or alcohol abuse, must comply with ranch dress and comportment expectations, and adhere to safety standards at all times.

Any candidate may be dismissed at any time and must demonstrate that she/he has sufficient travel funds to return home. Applicants may contact the ranch about availability use this link E-Mail. Requirements include a complete work history, personal and equestrian-related references, a video or photos of you riding or working with horses.

I just wanted to give a shout out to my peeps in the big MO!! Hope all is well. C, the other day I went out to Preston's ranch to ride Princess, which was the
first time I've had a chance to ride since I've been
back, and I felt like a completely different person on
the same horse that I used to ride. It was amazing.
Preston was asking me all about what I did and what I
learned and how things were out at your place and I
started wondering to myself if I was going to feel
different riding Princess again. Once I got on her
and started riding, the change was incredible...
remembering how I used to feel and how I feel now, I
can't even describe it. I have so much more
confidence and control and understanding, it just
makes me so excited and happy. Preston could see a
big difference too and just kept saying what a good
experience that was for me. He said he enjoyed
talking to you for that little bit that you guys
talked. Thanks so much...
...Selena