Bliss
Creek Outfitters
adds another unique and exciting
school to
life - Wrangler School. In
this school, YOU have the
ultimate advantage. Wrangler
School is one-on-one training
with John Lyons Certified Trainer,
Tim Doud. Tim has successfully
trained horses and mules for
his outfitting business and
for outside clients for nearly
15 years. Tim specializes in
mule training and is the first
person to ever complete the
John Lyons Certification Program
using only Mules.
You will spend
four-weeks one-on-one with Tim learning everything
you need to know about wrangling for a hunting
camp
or working-ranch. Like our Private Guide Training,
in this school you have the ultimate advantage.
First
you
will be the only student in class. Next,
the class is often held at times when clients are
present. Therefore, you can practice in a real-life
setting. Learn horsemanship, shoeing, packing,
catching horses, saddling for you and clients,
and even training horses and mules. Remember,
whatever Tim is doing for the day, week or month
of your school, whether it be training mules or
wrangling you will
work along side him and along the way, he will
teach you what you need to know to be a successful
wrangler.
This school also
gives you the student responsibility from day one.
We expect our students to be an active part of
their education. Willingness to ask questions,
willingness to be active in the maintenance of
your camp or classroom by keeping it clean. Participation
in your day to day education is essential to your
success. If you have the
desire to learn more about training horses and
mules, that is what your
class will consist of - Training. Or, if you have the
desire to learn more about shoeing, then that is
what we will work on.
The biggest difference
between our Guide and Wrangler schools is the time
you spend with the horses and mules. During our
wrangler school, your time is spent learning the
ins and outs of horse and mule care, riding, training
and so on. You have the option to learn how to
start a young mule and learn how to put the first
ride on a youngster. You also have the option to
work with "problem" mules or horses and learn how
to fix these problems from a John Lyons Certified
Trainer, Tim Doud!
"Personalized
Wrangler School" is
the ultimate in wrangler training and is held
in January, February. March, May, August,
September, October, November and
December. Cost of the class is $1,525.00 per
week - $6,200.00 for the
four week school. Remember, there
is
only one student per class, YOU!
Some
of the material covered during your class is as
follows. Bliss Creek Outfitters reserves the right
to alter the curriculum as needed.
Horse
& Mulemanship
|
Shoeing
|
| 1. Catching
Horses/Mules |
1. Shoeing
Tools |
| 2. Saddling
Horse/Mules |
2. Trimming |
| 3. Training
Horses/Mules |
3. Shoeing
Horses/Mules |
| 4. Packing |
|
| 5. Riding
Horses/Mules |
|
| |
|
Camp
Set-Up & Equipment
|
Client
Care & Camp Care |
| 1. Tent Care |
1.
Clients First Rule
|
| 2. Lantern
Care & Set-up |
2. Camp upkeep & maintenance |
3. Cross-Cut
Saw Use & Safety
|
|
| 4. Axe Use & Safety |
|
| 5. Setting
up a Tent Camp |
|
| |
|
About
Our One-on-One School
Held in
beautiful Cody, Wyoming, the East entrance to Yellowstone
National Park, Bliss Creek Outfitters began teaching
a guide school in 1993. We specialize in training successful
Archery Elk guides, packers and wranglers.
Class
is held where you want! Tim will utilize Bliss
Creek Ranch and if climate allows, the Washakie Wilderness,
during your stay. You
will cover wrangler skills, shoeing, training,
horse and mulemanship, first-aid and more.
The
advantage Bliss Creek Outfitters Wrangler
School gives you is our reputation for training
successful wranglers. We concentrate on technical and
advanced training
to give our students the advantage.
Tuition & Fees
Bliss
Creek Outfitters requires a 50% non-refundable deposit
along with your application to reserve your place in
any of our schools. We accept students on a first-come-first-serve
basis. We do not require a home-study course. The cost
of the school includes meals and lodging during the 4-week
school ONLY. Any personal equipment is the responsibility
of the student. All transportation is the responsibility
of the student including airline fees, rental cars, etc.
Class
Schedule
Class
is held six (6) days per week. Although the daily
schedule varies, generally class is held from 8AM to
6PM, with
a one-hour lunch. Breakfast is generally held at
7:30AM and dinner is held at 6PM.
Grading
System
Students
will be graded on a scale of A+ (Exceptional
Pass) to F (Fail). Students will take several quizzes
each week.
Not all quizzes will be announced. Students
will also take several hands-on tests during the school.
Your final
exam will be taken the final day of class.
Student will be graded on Work Ethic, Shoeing,
Horsemanship, Training Ability, Quizzes
and the Final Exam.
Job
Placement
Students
will receive job placement assistance if they
request it. Those students wishing to go to work right
away
will be placed
with outfitters or ranches. We have a great
network of outfitters looking for qualified guides.
If you wish to work immediately after school, we encourage
you to come prepared to go right to work.
School
Facilities
Bliss
Creek Outfitters offers top-notch facilities
and equipment for our students. During mild temperature
months, we offer a camp-like setting with waterproof,
heated canvas wall-tents for sleeping, heated
shower tent, large cook tent for family style meals,
a heated
classroom and equine facilities for packing,
riding and training. Our horses and mules are dude
friendly for those that
have never ridden before.
Refund
Policy
Full tuition
and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We will allow transfer of tuition or deposit should a
student have a medical reason for such a need. Should
a student have a note from a physician stating they are
unable to participate in our guide school, that student
may transfer his tuition to the following year.
Our
school is only for those men and women who
are VERY serious about becoming a professional wrangler.
This is the most demanding wrangler school
in the world. We turn out only
the best
wranglers the United States.
Wrangling is a very demanding, yet rewarding
field.
If you think you have what it takes, give
us a call. We will teach you what you need to know
to become a
top-notch wrangler.
