Booking links to the Cow Working Clinic, on September 18-20 are now available. For all questions, please call the Road to the Horse office at 817-569-7100 or email [email protected].
Ride alongside Road to the Horse World Champion Craig Cameron and Road to the Horse 2026 Championship Competitor Ryan Rose for an exciting weekend focused on building confidence, refining horsemanship, and strengthening the partnership between horse and rider. Cattle-working sessions are designed for riders of all levels, from introducing a horse to cattle to advancing an experienced cow horse. Learn rider position, timing, pressure points, and the horsemanship skills needed to track, sort, and cut cattle, all while emphasizing teamwork and low-stress livestock handling techniques that pay off on the ranch and in the show ring. The retreat also features obstacle training and confidence-building exercises to improve trust, communication, body control, and responsiveness for both horse and rider. On Sunday, put it all together as you test your skills on the Road to the Horse 2026 obstacle course.
Date: September 18-20
Location: The Ranch at NRS, 309 CR 4228, Decatur, TX 76234
Clinicians: Craig Cameron, Ryan Rose & Special Guests
Road to the Horse World Champion Craig Cameron: Craig Cameron is one of America’s most respected horsemen, renowned for his practical approach to horsemanship and his ability to build confident, willing horses. A Road to the Horse World Champion, Craig has spent decades teaching riders of all levels through clinics, demonstrations, television appearances, and his horsemanship programs. Known for his humor, authenticity, and emphasis on communication and trust between horse and rider, Craig continues to inspire horse enthusiasts around the world to achieve success through sound horsemanship principles.
Road to the Horse Championship Competitor Ryan Rose: Ryan Rose is a respected horsemanship specialist, professional horse trainer, and clinician known for his ability to help riders build stronger partnerships with their horses. With more than 20 years of experience, he has trained thousands of horses—including difficult horses and wild mustangs—and shares his knowledge with a global audience through clinics, workshops, and online education. Influenced by renowned horsemen such as Pat Parelli, Doug Jordan, and Craig Johnson, Ryan’s philosophy emphasizes trust, communication, and connection, helping riders create confident, willing horses.
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 Clinicians, All meals, Trail ride alongside clinicians, RTTH swag bag with official merchandise, Educational presentations, Equestrian yoga workshop, Cowboy Church, Entry into the Road to the Horse Retreat Obstacle Course Challenge.
- The Guest Favorite – $1,950* | With RV Hookup for your LQ or camper trailer
- The Ultimate Experience – $2,200* | With bunkhouse accommodations
Additional Retreat Options
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Day Hauler – $550 per day or $1,500 for all three days. Riding participant. Haul in and out with your horse while enjoying full access to riding instruction and all retreat activities with your horse—join for a single day or all three.
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Day Auditor – $350 per day. Non-riding participant. Day passes available Friday and/or Saturday. Sunday is open to the public as participants take on the RTTH Obstacle Course Challenge.
Note: Please reach out for pricing to bring a non riding guest or an additional horse. Please contact RTTH office for details. Housing options are a shared bunkhouse but private single and multi room cabins are available on request.
Clinic Schedule:
- Thursday September 17:
Get settled in with your horse and make yourself at home on the ranch. - Friday September 18:
The day begins at 8:30 AM with a meet-and-greet, giving participants a chance to connect with fellow riders and clinicians Craig Cameron and Ryan Rose before an arena warm-up. Enjoy a full day of hands-on clinic sessions led by these accomplished horsemen, then wrap up the evening with an interactive panel discussion and a group supper. - Saturday September 19:
For early risers, the day begins with an equestrian-focused yoga session led by instructor and author Ally McCrory, followed by breakfast. After a cattle-working demonstration by Craig Cameron, participants will warm up their horses and enjoy a full day of hands-on clinic sessions. The day concludes with a group supper, an obstacle course demonstration by Ryan Rose, and a walk-through of the Road to the Horse obstacle course to prepare for Sunday’s Challenge. - Sunday September 20:
Start your morning with coffee and Cowboy Church led by Road to the Horse Pastor, Russ Weaver, followed by a hearty chuckwagon breakfast. Then saddle up and ride the NRS Ranch alongside our Road to the Horse clinicians on a memorable group cattle drive. Afterward, put your horsemanship to the test on the official Road to the Horse 2026 obstacle course, featuring a bonus cow-working obstacle at the finish.
