MJ Rising H Ranch “Team Hoover”

Mitch and JoLinn Hoover each have over 35 years experience training and coaching in the horse industry.  Their background runs the gamut from ranching and running cattle in some of the most treacherous Northwest terrain to championships in the performance arena--all from the back of the seasoned all-around horses produced in their own training programs.  It’s this practical experience, combined with their dedication to helping and encouraging other riders, that is the foundation cornerstone of their horse training and rider coaching programs. 
Their lifetime Championship awards span a variety of disciplines, including western & dressage, reining,  cattle and stock dog events, mountain trail, versatility ranch horse, and cowboy challenges .  Their world-record performances include the highest scoring run and the most consecutive Open Division championships (5x) at the National Mountain Trail Championship competition.
The past few years the Hoover’s focused on developing student performance through teaching and coaching.  As a result they succeeded beyond measure their goal of seeing the MJ Rising H Team Hoover students fill the top five in Trail Horse and cattle event competitions throughout the NW.
The Hoovers have an uncanny knack for instilling confidence in both horse and rider through their eclectic teaching style that blends compassion with respect--knowledge sprinkled with humor.  Preferring to be called teachers rather than clinicians, they study learning styles of people and horses and have developed a multitude of teaching tools to fit individual situations.    Drawing on each other they present their students and horses with a combination of knowledge targeting all ages and disciplines of riders as well as all breeds of horses.   Riders with fear issues and performance anxiety will find solace and success in the Hoover program. With their down-to-earth instructing style, quick sense of humor, and “if we can do it, you can do it” attitude, their techniques will leave you equipped with tools to tackle your next Trail Horse competition or recreational trail ride with confidence and ease.
Join “Team Hoover” at their new location, Sky Hawk Ranch, for exciting new offerings in Spring 2011! Watch the website for updates, www.mjrisinghranch.com.