Colt Starting Certification Awarded to Method Ambassadors

Last week, nine Method Ambassadors earned colt starting certification and added a star to their titles. The horsemen participated in a 10-day Colt Starting Clinic taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis with assistance from Professional Clinician Shayla Smock and Method Ambassador Rick Badousek. Throughout the clinic, they were critiqued on their ability to start a horse, from groundwork preparation to first saddling and first ride.

With the certification, the Method Ambassadors are available to start horses under saddle for the public. Each time they attend the annual Colt Starting Clinic and earn certification, they receive a star. It’s Clinton’s way of recognizing ambassadors who are committed to excellence and continuing to refine their horsemanship skills.

Method Ambassadors Earning Their Third Colt Starting Certified Star
Jim Anderson of Ozark, Arkansas
Tracy Reed of Summerville, Oregon

Method Ambassadors Earning Their Second Colt Starting Certified Star
Dacoda Hiatt of Payson, Utah
Ken Trahan of Rogersville, Missouri

Method Ambassadors Earning Their First Colt Starting Certified Star
Chloe Bermel of Wagner, South Dakota
Serena Bowman of Farmington, Arkansas
Sarah Fields of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Isabelle Knophius of Farmington, Arkansas
Lindsay Merritt of Minot, North Dakota