Making it to a Million with Clayton Edsall
Clayton Edsall is a National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Million Dollar Rider with lifetime earnings of $1,747,804. Originally from Montana, he honed his horsemanship on ranch-raised horses before moving his training operation to Texas. Edsall has won major NRCHA titles, including the World’s Greatest Horseman, Stallion Stakes, Derby, and Hackamore Classic, with standout horses like Metallic Train and Bet He Sparks.
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Common Horsemanship Mistakes with Clayton Edsall
Clayton Edsall reviews common horsemanship mistakes, including riders' impatience negatively impacting their relationships with their horses. He emphasizes making horses' time spent with him positive, even with something as small as saddling up.
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Trick for Bridling with a Ported Bit, Bridle Fit Tips
Clayton Edsall reviews a simple way to bridle a horse with a ported bit, which can be difficult with larger bits used in Western disciplines. This trick means a horse doesn't bump their front teeth on the bit and cause unnecessary irritation. He also reviews how a bit should sit in a horses' mouth.
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Roping On Cowhorses: Teaching Rate and Stop with Clayton Edsall
"Beau" is a cowhorse gelding that doesn't fully understand roping yet. He gets tense when roped on, anticipating big moves and asks. Clayton Edsall uses this session to slow down roping principles, focusing on tracking steers, and while using a knot rope, allows Beau to take the weight of the ste...
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Clayton Edsall's Favorite Bridle Bits & Hackamores
Clayton Edsall owns enough bridle bits to last several lifetimes and favors each of them for the different feel they give on his horses. Makers including Jim Paul, Eduardo "Juan" Grijalva and Larry Gay are seen in his collection. Edsall talks through the process of finding the right bit for a new...