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Jodi Croy
Ranch Riding
Jodi is an established professional horse trainer with 40 years experience. She is a member of AQHA, APHA, APHC, and NRHC, and her resume includes AQHA circuit award championships, NSBA championships, APHA all-around titles, and APHC national top tens and top fives. She has trained and produced multiple champions in many disciplines through the years. She’s also a published author and you can find her articles in Horse & Rider Magazine. Jodi is a team-oriented trainer which helps her focus on the horse/human combination and relationship. Her thoughtful and versatile style has consistently produced outstanding all-around horses for both open amateurs and youth, and her positive teaching style encourages you and your horse to do your best!
Scott DePaolo
Building Confidence for Horse and Rider
Scott is a lifelong horseman and has worked in the Horse industry since 1982. He has had the opportunity to be part of many ranches, programs, and facilities. He is a CHA, certified Horsemanship clinic instructor, Egala-certified equine specialist, and a Maxwell performance coach. For the past 35 years, he has run Butte Creek Scout Ranch. At the ranch, he manages 70 head of horses and puts thousands of kids and their parents on horseback each year. Whether on the ranch in the mountains, on the trail, or in the arena, Scott is a confident and competent, lifelong Horseman.In his off time, he enjoys training, bridle horses, starting and competing mustangs, and ranch roping both for work and competition. Scott uses sensible natural horsemanship principles to both start colts as well as in working with horses and humans.
Chris Jonason
Working Eq. & Trail Obstacles
Chris has written the curriculum for the A.C.A., Rescue 3. She is A.F.A. certified farrier, certified Rescue 3 and A.C.A instructor. She has been teaching and writing curriculum for 40 years. She has vast experience in the horse world and has been a packer, teamster, trainer, and competitive rider in different disciplines. She offers an easy-to-learn system of teaching that will inspire and help each student develop a more meaningful understanding of communication with their equine partner. Chris currently competes in Working Equitation and still loves backcountry riding with her equine companions.
Teddy Franke
Beginner Cow Work*
Teddy Franke is a horse trainer, riding instructor, cowboy and farrier. Teddy and his family own and operate Mission Farrier School in Tygh Valley, Oregon. He holds five international certifications in horsemanship, including the title of master instructor (MI) and certifier through the CHA (The largest certifying body of horsemanship instructors in the US). He has served on boards for national horse associations and managed large herds in three states. Teddy is an AQHA professional horsemen and TIP-approved trainer with the Mustang Heritage Foundation. He loves sharing his knowledge with others and developing up-and-coming horsemen. Teddy is known for being both a constant learner and teacher. *Cattle fee applies for working cow sessions.
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Watercolors Made Easy
Elizabeth Zimmerman
Ever since a young age, Elizabeth has loved horses and loved art. Her first horseback riding lessons at the age of six were on a gentle red mare, Farina, and she always wore her favorite pink cowgirl boots. Since then, she has owned her own pony and horse and worked at a number of summer camps as a horse wrangler, where she not only led dude rides, but also did overnight rides with long days in the saddle. After getting married and moving to town, she celebrates her love of horses within her artwork and travels to different events to showcase and sell her paintings. Elizabeth has been part time teaching her Watercolors Made Easy classes since 2018 and has been teaching full time after celebrating 19 years of working with watercolors in 2023.
Roundtable & Q&A Session
Ask the trainers
Meet and greet your weekend trainers. We’ll start with a trainer round table where you’ll hear directly from the trainers on their experiences, background, expertise, and more. Then, you’ll have a chance to ask them questions!
Camp BBQ and Cowboy Poetry
Share a poem, tune, or talent!
WSHP will be BBQ-ing up a great evening as we gather together for a time of sharing and fun. Bring a dish to share or just come and enjoy the other goodies. A few guests have already pitched their hats in the ring to liven up our evening with some cowboy poetry and stories. Do you have a special talent? This is the time to show it off! Singing, dancing, poetry, instrument playing, or? This evening brings everyone together for a true cowboy campfire experience!
Cowboy (and girl) Church
Ride your horse to church!
An experience you won’t want to miss. Sunday morning service … horseback! Join us in the covered arena on your horse or in the stands with your coffee in hand as we share a bit of community and time in the word.