Cowboy Christmas with Chris Cox

Demonstration Horses

Demo Horses for the “Come Ride the Journey” Chris Cox 2009 Horsemanship Tour


Chris will be using horses during his demonstrations at the Cowboy Christmas event. If you would like to submit your horse for any of the categories’ below, please fill out the online form listed on Chris' website. Chris require a DVD, VHS or Video clip of your horse and its problem.  If your horse is chosen, you will be notified by a member of the CCHC staff at the numbers that you have provided.

Chris is looking for horses in the following categories’:

Problem Horse-Bucking - Chris is looking for a well broken (NOT GREEN) horse that has developed an Extreme bucking problem. Chris does ask that you submit video of your horse.  They understand due to safety reasons for not riding the horse in the video.  Please show the horse saddled and being worked in a round pen or lunged. Please provide as much information as you can about past bucking history.
$ 150.00 fee

Problem Horse-Trailer Loading- Chris is looking for a horse that will not load or is rarely able to load.  A horse that partially loads or bolts out of the trailer backward will not be considered.  Please submit video showing the horse and owner trying to load. Please provide as much information as possible: approximate amount of time spent attempting to load, number of people required for the job.
$100.00 fee

Problem-Horse-Headset- The perfect headset horse is the one that usually is ridden with a tie down or just has a high natural headset. Horse may pull on the bit or carry its nose in the air. In the video, please show the horse being ridden without tie-down or headset restraint.  NO GREEN horses please.
$100.00 fee

Colt Starting- Chris asks for a halter broke 2 or 3 yr. old colt or filly. The horse MUST NOT have been saddled, bridled or ridden previously.  In the video, please show the colt being led around in a turnout/pen.  THIS IS WHERE CHRIS NEEDS A GREEN HORSE!!
$150.00 fee

Building the Rider’s Confidence- This demo is perfect for the rider that has had a traumatic or terrifying experience with a horse and is trying to build their confidence in riding again.  Chris works with each rider in the demo on discovering their inner confidence in their horsemanship through correct seat position. There is no fee for this clinic except for a $25.00 stall fee.

Chris asks that the rider be able to walk, trot and/or willing to lope.  In this video, please show the rider on their horse and describe where they are lacking confidence.


All Horses must have current Coggins and be under 14 yrs. old.  

All horses must arrive at the facility by 5:00 pm on the day before their demo starts.
You are responsible for feed, shavings and care of your horse for the duration of the show.

Fee is payable to Chris Cox (not IHC) upon selection of your horse.

Please be ready for your demonstration and be at the ring at least 30 min. prior to your demo.

For the Colt starting and Bucking horse and Trailer Loading Demo, please bring your horse to the ring in a halter and lead rope.

Headset and Building the Riders’ Confidence Demo please have your horse tacked up and be ready to ride.

Please contact CCHC personnel when you arrive at Cloverdale, either by cell or come to his booth to check in.

Register your horse for consideration for a demonstration - click here