Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine August 2020 Vol 5 Issue 3

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and reining for the KSU Wildcat Western and English Equestrian Teams. “This student organization provides an opportunity for fulltime dedicated students to ride and compete while attending college,” Mary said. “During training and practices, students are able to develop their horsemanship skills while learning horse management, knowledge, and athleticism.” IHSA promotes competition for all skill level riders competing individually and as teams at regional, zone and national events. “I want to pass on my knowledge and love of horses to others as other trainers have to me,” Clare added. “Take your experience one step closer by living on the ranch in our beautiful executive apartment lofts. They have all the wonderful amenities that you would expect,” Mary invited. “You can live with your horse, which is the ultimate for a horse lover. Or rent a loft, even if you do not have a horse. “We are a safe and private facility. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and attention to detail provided by our wonderful staff,” Mary reiterated. “Our premier stables are cleaned three times a day and we check on all our boarded horses throughout the day.”

Joe Ammann is head trainer at the 2UW Brush Creek Ranch near Westmoreland.

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A determined competitor, Clare qualified for regional English events and tied for highest scoring national crossover rider in Western and English. “Clare works with horses and riders of all levels with training programs start to finish,” Mary credited. “We offer horse training for all horses of all ages and skill levels even troubled horses. Basic, beginner and advanced riders are welcome. Every lesson is based on good horsemanship.” A Mustang Makeover Program is part of the ranch effort with Clare training, riding and helping adopt mustangs. Mary assisted Kansas State University students’ vision to develop the first K-State Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Team in 2014. Mary and Clare now jointly coach horsemanship

“Bill offered Joe a horse named Reckless Rose to train while Bill provided lessons to Joe free,” Mary continued. “It was at this point that Joe began his cutting horse career having trained horses winning more than $1 million.” Ammann has experience working with other top trainers including Ronnie Rice, Larry Reeder and Bill James. “Clare Haag is a blessing here at 2UW Brush Creek Ranch,” Mary pointed out. “Her love for horse training and exceptional horsemanship skills make Clare a tremendous asset to our services.” “I have always had a deep passion for working with horses mainly starting young horses,” Clare said. “I joined the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) in English and Western horsemanship.”

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