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4th Annual Horseman’s Mission
Three Colts, Three Trainers, Three Days
When presented with the idea by two different friends to put on a colt starting competition the wheels started turning. With lots of planning and the help of a wonderful committee, the dream of the “Horseman’s Mission” came true. Whether it’s starting a colt, improving you’re riding, or teaching your horse new things. The Horseman’s mission is here to help support and educate other horse lovers on how to go to the next level with their horses.
So if you enjoy leaning about horsemanship, spending time with great clinicians and trainers, and enjoy being in a family friendly atmosphere, don’t miss out on this event!
How the Colt Starting Event Works
Each trainer has 11/2 hours per day to train his/her colt.
Each trainer is judged on horsemanship and finished performance by a panel of judges.
1st Place wins a saddle by JR Custom Saddlery
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Our 2022 Colt Starters
(Champions of last 3 years competing against one another in 2022!)
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Featured 2022 Clinicians
(To be determined)
Jake Lundahl

Lundahl Performance Horses
Newbury, OH
Joel Coalter

This event is
being announced
by Pro Rodeo
announcer
Joe Coalter
Lodi, OH
Monroe Miller

Hidden View Ranch
Fresno, OH
2019 Colt Starting
Competitor
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2021 Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 21
- 9:00 (Mission Arena)…………………..Introduction
- 9:00-10:00 (Mission Arena)…………Kevin Raber
Working with problem or behavior issues - 9:15-11:00 (Horseman’s Arena)…Stacy Westfall
Teaching Western Dressage. To ride in her clinic for a two-hour session, call Ray Raber at 330-275-2877 - 10:00-11:00 (Mission Arena)…………Terry Myers
Riding with correct body position - 11:30 (Mission Arena)…………Drawing for Colts in the Colt Starting Competition
- 12:00-5:00 (Mission Arena) Round 1 of Colt Starting Competition
- 5:00 Clear Building
- 6:00 Doors reopen for Performance *Advanced Tickets Only (To purchase, call 234-301-7627)
- 7:00-9:30……………..The Mission Accomplished Performance* DOWNLOAD PERFORMER FLYER
Come see horses and riders working in harmony
*Requires a separate (advance) ticket
Friday, October 22
- 9:00-9:45 (Mission Arena)……………….Kevin Raber
Working with problem and behavior horses - 9:00-11:00 (Horseman’s Arena)…………….Jessie & Stacy Westfall
Teaching Western Dressage and Reining. To ride in their clinic call Ray Raber at 330-275-2877 - 9:45-10:30 (Mission Arena) ……..Monroe Miller & Leon Raber
Life Beyond the Round Pen - 10:30-11:30 (Mission Arena)………….Jake Lundahl Preparing for the lead change
- 11:30 (Mission Arena)……………..BJ Grimmet
Sharing a message from God’s Word - 12:00-5:00 ((Mission Arena) Round 2 of Colt Starting Competition
- 5:00 Clear Building
- 6:00 Doors reopen for Performance *Advanced Tickets Only (To purchase, call 234-301-7627)
- 7:00-9:30……………..The Mission Accomplished Performance* DOWNLOAD PERFORMER FLYER
Come see horses and riders working in harmony
*Requires a separate (advance) ticket
Saturday, October 23
- 9:00-10:00 (Mission Arena)………….Monroe Miller & Leon Raber
More on Life beyond the Round Pen - 9:00-11:00 (Horseman’s Arena)………….Terry Myers
Get hands on riding with correct body position. To ride in this clinic call Ray Raber at 330-275-2877. - 10:00-11:00 (Mission Arena)…………… Jake Lundahl Preparing for the lead change
- 11:00-12:00 (Mission Arena)……………. Sadie Fisher Trick training
- 12:30-4:00 (Mission Arena) Round 3 of Colt Starting Competition
- 4:15 Announcing the Colt Starting Winner and Awards
Sunday, October 24
- 10:00 (Mission Arena)..Cowboy Church Services by Pastor Mark Mullins and BJ Grimmett
Everyone is welcome!
Our Mission Statement
The Horseman’s Mission is to “inspire both young and old horse lovers to work with the horse in a horsemanship manner. Using communication and feel creating a trust and bond that allows us to reach unlimited goals. To encourage spiritual communication to reach eternal goals.”
Horseman’s Mission Planning Committee
Event Coordinators
Ray Raber — 330.275.2877
General Information
Maynard Miller — 330.275.4015
Vendor Information
Brenton Schlabach — 330.231.7426
Stall & Barn
Daniel Erb — 330.201.8675
Secretary & Treasurer
Eli Miller — 330.600.2115
For information, please contact Ray Raber (330.275.2877) or Maynard Miller (330.275.4015)
