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 Chris Cox                                                   

Every horseman who has spent much time in the saddle can attest to the frustration that comes from having a lack of harmony with his mount. Horseman Chris Cox believes each act of resistance or refusal to respond can be traced back to a lack of ground control that the horse learned improperly or not at all. (Obviously, this doesn't apply to situations where a horse is responding to physical pain, such as from an ill-fitting saddle, etc.) Building a proper and thorough foundation means the difference between a horse that trusts its rider and responds as a willing partner, and one that makes teamwork between horse and rider an impossible goal. Training horses properly and educating horsemen with the right knowledge is what Chris Cox is all about!

Chris was born in central Florida where his family had a cattle ranch. When he was barely a year old, his father sold their ranch near Kissimmee and bought Prince of Wales Island off the northeastern coast of Australia, near Thursday Island. The Island is 100 square miles. The immediate family - including a 96-year-old great grandmother - packed up and moved half a world away. It was there, amid wild brumbies and brahman-cross cattle, that Chris Cox found his calling.

From his earliest days, horses assumed an important role in Chris Cox's life. While his father believed the cattle came first and horses were simply a means to an end, Chris felt differently. Long days spent on horseback forged a lasting bond and he gained a healthy respect for his four-legged partner's intelligence and ability. "Putting a handle on a horse was important. In Australia, your ability as a horseman was judged by the horse you rode," he said.

Chris attended Longreach Pastoral College, a two-year agriculture college in Queensland, where he earned the Horsemanship Award for top scores in class work and practical skills.

Although he already had a successful training business in Australia, Chris, who maintains a dual citizenship, returned to the States in 1986 to further his career.
Chris has trained a variety of breeds for different disciplines and has been active in the cutting horse world as both a trainer and competitor. He has traveled the United States, Canada, South America and Australia conducting clinics and demonstrations. In 1999, in addition to numerous other appearances in cities across the U.S., he appeared at Equitana USA, the AQHA World Show, the Calgary Stampede, and the 1999 Special Olympics, where he performed on two-time AQHA Superhorse, Rugged Lark. In addition, he has worked with the Bureau of Land Management to conduct training seminars featuring newly captured mustangs.

Chris Cox is determined to get the word out that training means establishing a relationship with your horse, not "breaking" him. He believes the best way to do this is through demonstrations and clinics that bring his practical methods directly to horsemen and women around the world.

To view Chris Cox's Webpage, please go to:  www.chris-cox.com