Don’t miss the first-ever Road to the Horse Retreat at The Ranch at NRS in Decatur, Texas. This unique opportunity lets you and your horse learn directly from Road to the Horse clinicians in an intimate, hands-on setting. Build confidence, refine your horsemanship, and ride the 2025 obstacle course to test your skills. It’s a packed schedule of activities designed to elevate your horsemanship — spots are limited! Secure your place today.
Date: September 19-21
Location: The Ranch at NRS. 309 CR 4228. Decatur, TX 76234
Clinicians:
- 2x Road to the Horse World Champion Mike Major
- Road to the Horse World Champion Craig Cameron
- Wild Card Champion Buster McLaury
- Wild Card Champion Cole Cameron
- Additional special guest instructors
Your Road to the Horse Retreat registration includes:
- One riding participant spot with one horse
- Three nights of accommodation at The Ranch at NRS
- Three days of instruction from RTTH World Champions
- All meals including exclusive Chuckwagon dining experiences
- Trail ride alongside clinicians
- RTTH swag bag with official merchandise
- Educational presentations
- Equestrian yoga workshop
- Chuckwagon Cowboy Church with Russ Weaver
- Entry into the Road to the Horse Retreat Obstacle Course Challenge
* Please reach out for pricing to bring a nonriding guest or an additional horse.
* You need to provide your own horse for the clinic.
Clinic Schedule:
Thursday September 18:
Get settled in with your horse and make yourself at home on the ranch.
Friday September 19
We kick off the day at 8:30 AM with a friendly meet-and-greet, giving participants a chance to connect with our clinicians and fellow riders, followed by an arena warm-up. The first day’s clinics are led by Craig and Cole Cameron. We close the day with engaging presentations and a delicious chuckwagon supper!
Saturday September 20
For the early risers, the day begins with a rejuvenating equestrian-focused yoga session led by instructor and author Ally McCrory, followed by breakfast. Participants then gather for an insightful round pen demonstration and Q&A with Buster McLaury. After warming up their horses, riders dive into a full day of hands-on clinic sessions with Mike Major and Buster McLaury. The afternoon winds down with engaging indoor presentations and concludes with a premium chuckwagon supper.
Sunday September 21
Start your morning around the chuckwagon with coffee and Cowboy Church, led by Road to the Horse pastor Russ Weaver, followed by a hearty chuckwagon breakfast. Then, saddle up to ride the NRS Ranch alongside our world champion clinicians. Test your skills on the official Road to the Horse 2025 obstacle course, where you’ll receive personalized coaching from clinicians and special guests—and compete for exclusive awards!
Questions:
Contact Road to the Horse directly for clinic questions at [email protected] or 817.569.7100
Retreat Sponsors:
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