Riders, trainers can learn from the pros
Top horse trainers to offer free seminars at World Championship Paint Horse Shows

FORT WORTH-Three of the top horse trainers and coaches in the country will share their knowledge and skills with equestrians June 30 and July 1 during the 2001 World Championship Paint Horse Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The trainers will spend a total of six hours giving demonstrations and providing valuable tips about training, riding and showing horses.

Sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association and Horse & Rider magazine, the seminar series will be held in the Watt Arena at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center and is free and open to the general public.

The seminar series begins June 30 at 9 a.m. with "The Cameron Connection." During this three-hour session, renowned horse trainer Craig Cameron will show his audience how to solve some common problems experienced when training young horses. Cameron will work with a young horse using animal psychology and his gentle training techniques. Through hands-on demonstrations, he will show how to develop a trusting, willing relationship with a horse.

Cameron's confidence-building, common-sense approach to training has captured the attention of horse people around the world. He logs more than 80,000 miles a year in the saddle, while helping riders hone their horsemanship skills, learn to work cattle and train their horses.

The series continues July 1 at 9 a.m. with "Troubleshooting Trail," a 90-minute demonstration by Nancy Cahill of Madisonville, Texas. Cahill, an accomplished all-around trainer and coach, will discuss problems exhibitors might encounter on a Trail course.

One of the most popular events in Western arenas, the Trail class demands that riders know how to anticipate potential problems and come up with a plan to avoid them. Cahill will also share her strategies on improving performance and scores in Trail events.

Following that session, at 10:30 a.m., world-class cutting trainer and clinician Barbra Schulte of Brenham, Texas, will give a 90-minute presentation called, "Mind Games." Drawing on techniques from her "Mentally Tough Training for Riders" program, Schulte will show people how to control their thoughts and emotions to stay cool and focused during their rides.

For more details about the Horse & Rider Seminar Series at the APHA World Show, call (817) 834-2742, extension 773.

The 2001 World Championship Paint Horse Show runs from June 24 through July 7. For a complete 2001 APHA World Show schedule and other valuable information, visit www.aphaworldshow.com.

More about APHA
The APHA was founded in 1962. By that year's end, early association members had recruited 150 fellow Paint Horse enthusiasts and registered 250 horses. By the end of 2000, APHA had enrolled more than 100,000 members and registered nearly 593,000 Paint Horses.

The Fort Worth-based non-profit association employs 165 people and maintains an operating budget of more than $15 million for activities worldwide.

For more information about APHA or APHA programs, call (817) 834-2742, extension 788, or log on to www.apha.com.