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Horse trainer Chris Cox teaches 2-day clinic

Chris Cox’s two-day horse clinic on Oct. 10-11 at the Northern International Livestock Exposition, is part of his “Ride the Journey Tour.”

As part of the clinic, Cox will work with the NILE raffle horse during portions of his clinic. This year’s horse, donated by Chad and Erin Fink of Hysham, is a 2-year-old sorrel.

“We are very excited to have such a well-known clinician coming to Billings,” stated Heather Pfancook, NILE assistant general manager. “I encourage anyone interested in attending to purchase their tickets in advance.”

Cox, who spent most of his childhood in Australia, began his dream of training horse at the age of 18 when he returned to America. His program proved to be immensely popular with people of all ages and skill levels. Cox is not only a successful clinician; he trains and competes at the highest levels of cutting horse competition. At his ranch he often has more than 20 horses in training even as he juggles his clinic, touring and competition schedules. For more information, visit www.chris-cox.com.

Cox will begin his work with the filly on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. The NILE raffle horse will be drawn at the Gold Buckle Performance Horse Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Proceeds from the raffle horse will support promoting youth and educational programs. Tickets for a chance to win the can be purchased for $5. To buy tickets contact the NILE at (406) 256-2495.

The NILE Horse Extravaganza will also include a NILE Ranch Rodeo Championship Rodeo, Ranch Horse Competition, Pee Wee Stampede and Stick Horse Rodeo, stock dog clinics, breed showcase, the Northern Ranch Roping Finals, Gold Buckle Horse Sales, and Mane Market Trade Show.

A weekend pass for Chris Cox can be purchased for $25. Passes are buy one, get one free up to the day of the event. Passes purchased at the door will be $40. All other NILE Horse Extravaganza events are free to the public.

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  1. Dear Chris, I recently bought 5 TO 6 yr old leo bread gelding that has never been worked with. I have broke a lots of colts but never tried to break an older horse that is 15.3 hands and ways 1250 lbs. With colts I can tell when they are safe to mount, but never tried to break one like this. What I want to know is after you have all the normal ground work down and have him used to the saddle is there any thing slse I should do with an older horse. I don't like a horse to ever know he can buck, because if they don't learn the chances are they never will and I ame 56yrs. old and don't bounce like I used to. Thanks, Forrester O'Brien (575) 361-9714

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