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7 Ways to Improve your Posture and Help Your Horse [FREE COURSE]

This short free course will help riders of all disciplines to improve their posture while in the saddle.

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April Video - Getting Started in the Hackamore

This Mini Course provides an Introduction to starting your horse our in the hackamore for the first time. This is a limited view video, with access for 1 week after starting the video. For unlimited viewing, consider subscribing to the Monthly Membership for this and more content related to the training of horses in the hackamore and two rein, biomechanics, gear and cattle work. There is also a standalone California Hackamore Horse ciurse that is the companion to the book of the same name.

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August Video Focus

This month we explore the myths surrounding the California Hackamore. Many of our students were first told many falsehoods regarding this tradition tool, and were reluctant to reach out and try a Hackamore for their horse, so we created this short video and a downloadable PDF to dispel some of those untruths.

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Clinics 2026

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Documentary - exploring the influence of Spanish Horsemanship on the California Vaquero

Join Jeff Sanders on an unforgettable journey from Spain to California, uncovering how centuries of Spanish horsemanship shaped the legendary Californio Vaquero tradition. Through stunning landscapes, rare footage, and masterful demonstrations, experience the artistry, precision, and enduring spirit of a horse culture that bridged continents and generations.

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Hackamore Guide - purchasing and shaping

Looking to purchase a hackamore but not sure which one is right for your horse—or how to fit it correctly? This easy-to-follow guide takes the guesswork out of the process. You’ll get expert tips on choosing the right hackamore, advice on shaping and adjustments, and clear instructions for proper fitting,including helpful information about mecates. Save time, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure your horse’s comfort by selecting the right equipment the first time with this handy how-to guide.

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Jeff Sanders Monthly Membership

Discover the world of the California Bridle horse, and how you can improve your horsemanship with many online lessons.

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July Video - Mouth Conformation

Horse’s mouths are as individual as our fingerprints - so anyone who recommends a bit without thoroughly studying your horse’s mouth is just making a wild guess. In this video, discover the hows and whys of mouth conformation and how this can affect your bit choice moving forward from the hackamore.

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June Video of the Month - saddles

Wondering what the difference is between an old time vaquero - style saddle and a modern “sport” western saddle is when it comes to your riding and how it fits the horse? Unsure if your saddle is hampering your riding or getting in the way of your horses natural movement? This video explains the how, what and why of traditional saddle fit and design.

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MAY VIDEO OF THE MONTH - ROLLBACKS

We talk about rollbacks ALOT - in the book, at clinics and in our daily work with cows - but they are more then just a turnaround This month, we have not one but two feature videos - one discussing and demonstrating the rollback with Jeff riding, and another where students get instructed on this maneuver in a real clinic setting.

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September Video Focus - Selecting the Hackamore & Tying the Mecate

New to the Hackamore and looking to purchase one for your horse but want a better understanding of this foundation California vaquero tool? Heard a million ways to put on the mecate confused and afraid you will get it wrong ? Let Jeff walk you through the qualities of a good, usable Hackamore and tying the mecate in these short, informative videos. These videos are part of our Monthly Membership, but you can try them out here with no subscription required.

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The California Hackamore Horse

This video is a direct companion to Jeff's hackamore book and contains more than 5 hours educational material

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The Cordoba Clinic (2019)

Watch over 6 hours of video lessons by Jeff Sanders from his horsemanship clinic in Cordoba, Spain.

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The Spanish Vaquero Clinic (2018)

Watch over 7 hours of video lessons by Jeff Sanders from his horsemanship clinic in Cordoba, Spain.

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What you need to know about saddle fit and gear [FREE COURSE]

Free video series on saddles, saddle fitting and the gear used in the California Vaquero tradition

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