A little bit about us. . .
Located in northeast Oklahoma, Cactus Bars Ranch is the
home of the Brookshire’s. Dale and Janel Brookshire founded
the ranch when they were married in July of 2004.
Janel
Janel has been in love with horses her whole life. She grew
up on a cattle, hog and grain farm in Minnesota, but her
passion was for horses. She would volunteer to care for
neighbor’s horses, and also at a riding and boarding stable
while in college. She never outgrew her love, and in 1998
bought her first ranch and her first horse, Prince.
She has been teaching riding lessons since 2000. Through
her experience, and need to learn why and how, she is self-
taught in her riding method, but does not fail to give credit to
various riders that influenced her – simply by how they rode
(both what to do and what not to do). She also uses her
bachelor of science degrees in fitness and psychology to help
riders become better at what they love. Her husband, Dale,
has been an influence on her riding style in the last several
years, and she is always interested in finding ways to learn
and improve better riding technique and teaching methods.
Besides the DVD and manual that were produced in 2006,
Janel teaches primarily private lessons to focus on individual
riders regardless of riding level. And in her effort of "Whatever
it takes to Educate" she conducts group lessons, riding clinics
and demonstrations, and speaking engagements.
home of the Brookshire’s. Dale and Janel Brookshire founded
the ranch when they were married in July of 2004.
Janel
Janel has been in love with horses her whole life. She grew
up on a cattle, hog and grain farm in Minnesota, but her
passion was for horses. She would volunteer to care for
neighbor’s horses, and also at a riding and boarding stable
while in college. She never outgrew her love, and in 1998
bought her first ranch and her first horse, Prince.
She has been teaching riding lessons since 2000. Through
her experience, and need to learn why and how, she is self-
taught in her riding method, but does not fail to give credit to
various riders that influenced her – simply by how they rode
(both what to do and what not to do). She also uses her
bachelor of science degrees in fitness and psychology to help
riders become better at what they love. Her husband, Dale,
has been an influence on her riding style in the last several
years, and she is always interested in finding ways to learn
and improve better riding technique and teaching methods.
Besides the DVD and manual that were produced in 2006,
Janel teaches primarily private lessons to focus on individual
riders regardless of riding level. And in her effort of "Whatever
it takes to Educate" she conducts group lessons, riding clinics
and demonstrations, and speaking engagements.
Dale
Dale is a born and raised cowboy. He has
worked ranches his entire adult life – both as a
ranch hand, and as a foreman. He has
experience in training cutting horses, grass and
range management, and of course cattle
management.
He was raised in the old west philosophy of
horsemanship, and therefore used such coarse
methods in his horse breaking routine. Upon
attending a horse-training clinic using the
roundpen as a tool to gentle a horse, Dale
realized a simpler way. In recent years, Dale
has begun riding horses for outside clients,
incorporating both roundpen training and
putting them to work on the ranch. Horses, of
all backgrounds, respond very well to his
training.
worked ranches his entire adult life – both as a
ranch hand, and as a foreman. He has
experience in training cutting horses, grass and
range management, and of course cattle
management.
He was raised in the old west philosophy of
horsemanship, and therefore used such coarse
methods in his horse breaking routine. Upon
attending a horse-training clinic using the
roundpen as a tool to gentle a horse, Dale
realized a simpler way. In recent years, Dale
has begun riding horses for outside clients,
incorporating both roundpen training and
putting them to work on the ranch. Horses, of
all backgrounds, respond very well to his
training.
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Kelsey is a junior in college, and has been involved with
horses since her youth. Wyatt is six years old, and has
become a very proficient rider (as long as he can look like
Dad!). And, little Viv is four years old and is the most horse-
crazy girl in the world. Every waking word, thought and deed
is horse related - and the girl can ride, too!
At the Cactus Bars Ranch – the goal is to teach people and
horses. Each person and each animal deserves the
opportunity to make the most of his or her potential.
Through hard work and dedication, everyone can succeed
at whatever they put their mind to.
Stay in the Saddle is the product of this belief and this goal.
Stay in the Saddle is not only the name of the riding
program, but a philosophy and a commitment.
Stay in the Saddle. And ride with us.
horses since her youth. Wyatt is six years old, and has
become a very proficient rider (as long as he can look like
Dad!). And, little Viv is four years old and is the most horse-
crazy girl in the world. Every waking word, thought and deed
is horse related - and the girl can ride, too!
At the Cactus Bars Ranch – the goal is to teach people and
horses. Each person and each animal deserves the
opportunity to make the most of his or her potential.
Through hard work and dedication, everyone can succeed
at whatever they put their mind to.
Stay in the Saddle is the product of this belief and this goal.
Stay in the Saddle is not only the name of the riding
program, but a philosophy and a commitment.
Stay in the Saddle. And ride with us.
The Family
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Check back often for
updates and additions to
our clinic and event
calendar!
updates and additions to
our clinic and event
calendar!
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December 2011
Dec. 3 - Parade Clinic
3 p.m.
If you've ever wanted to ride in
parades with your horse -
here's a great opportunity to
learn what you need to know to
prepare you and your mount.
FREE!!!
Dec. 10 - Christmas Parade
6 p.m.
(Tulsa - Tulsa Hills shopping
center just east of Highway
75 on Olympia Avenue
between 71st and 81st
Streets South.)
Stay in the Saddle is parade
bound - to ride in the first
annual Tulsa Christmas
Parade. Come join the fun and
celebrate this joyous
Christmas season!
3 p.m.
If you've ever wanted to ride in
parades with your horse -
here's a great opportunity to
learn what you need to know to
prepare you and your mount.
FREE!!!
Dec. 10 - Christmas Parade
6 p.m.
(Tulsa - Tulsa Hills shopping
center just east of Highway
75 on Olympia Avenue
between 71st and 81st
Streets South.)
Stay in the Saddle is parade
bound - to ride in the first
annual Tulsa Christmas
Parade. Come join the fun and
celebrate this joyous
Christmas season!
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