Jim Thomas,Founder
Fall 2026 · Bar T Horsemanship
The Bar T gang is looking forward to seeing you this fall at the ranch.
Come and spend the afternoon at The Bar T Ranch. Feel free to bring your horse and ride in the round pen, arena and obstacle course or just come and hang out. Our mini clinic is about seeing old friends, making new friends, and of course, eating good food. Jim and the gang will be available for questions, problem solving or just friendly conversation.
If you’ve spent any time around horses, you’ve probably had instructors, clinicians, and well-meaning friends tell you what to do. But how many have explained why your horse thinks the way it does?
Why does one horse seem eager to learn while another shuts down under the same training? Why does a horse become anxious in one situation but curious in another? Understanding the brain chemistry behind those responses can transform the way we communicate, train, and build trust with our horses.
Rather than diving into complex neuroscience, Jim simplifies the concepts that matter most to horsemen, making them practical, understandable, and immediately applicable. You’ll gain a practical understanding of how neurochemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, cortisol, and norepinephrine influence a horse’s behavior, learning, confidence, and response to the world around them.
This program will take place in a classroom setting each morning, followed by lunch. The afternoon will be spent demonstrating the concepts introduced in the morning to a horse in the arena. If you are interested in lending your horse to the program, include that information on your Registration/Inquiry form.
This three-day confidence clinic combines extensive groundwork, obstacles and under saddle work in the arena and the open areas. Once a clear relationship with your horse has been established, we will move to more challenging areas to practice what we learned in the arena. Each day will build upon the trust and knowledge developed the day before. Be prepared to work hard, resulting in an improved relationship with your horse. Any level rider and horse is invited to attend. The clinic will run from 9am to 4pm each day and will include lunch.
Reserve your place
Complete Registration Form and click here to pay 50% deposit.
A friendly reminder that the 50% nonrefundable deposit secures your spot, with the remaining balance due on the day of the clinic.