Ranch Riding Clinic
w/ Cory Bourque
Build a Better Ride.
Join Equestrian Bridges for a two-day Ranch Riding Clinic with AQHA Professional Horseman Cory Bourque, featuring additional insight from AAA Judge Nicole Bourque.
Spend two days developing a softer, more responsive and willing horse while sharpening the skills and maneuvers used in ranch riding. Whether you're looking to improve your overall horsemanship, prepare for the show pen, or simply build better communication with your horse, this clinic is designed to give you practical tools you can take home and continue using.
November 14 & 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Both Days
Equestrian Bridges
5020 S Bellview Rd.
Rogers, AR
Only 10 rider spots available.
What we'll Cover:
Throughout the two-day clinic, riders will work with Cory to improve the fundamentals that create a more responsive, willing and confident ranch riding horse.
Topics will include:
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Forward, willing movement
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Transitions & body control
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Softness, responsiveness & connection
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Improving maneuvers
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Pattern execution
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Stops, turns & leads
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What judges want to see
The clinic will combine horsemanship fundamentals with practical ranch riding application, allowing riders to work through skills and receive individualized feedback throughout the weekend.
Learn From AQHA Professional Horseman Cory Bourque
Cory Bourque brings years of professional horsemanship, training and coaching experience to this two-day clinic.
Rather than simply working through a pattern, riders will focus on creating the quality of movement, responsiveness and communication needed to build a better overall ride.
This is an opportunity to work directly with Cory, ask questions, troubleshoot challenges with your horse and develop skills that translate both at home and in the show pen.
A Judge's Perspective
Additional Insight from Nicole Bourque
Riders will also have the unique opportunity to gain insight from AAA Judge Nicole Bourque with the American Horsemen Challenge Association (AHCA).
Nicole will provide a judge's perspective on what judges look for in a performance, helping riders better understand how to improve their:
Overall performance • Presentation • Maneuver execution • Pattern execution
This added perspective gives riders the opportunity to understand not only how to improve their ride, but how that ride is evaluated from the judge's seat.
Rider Registration:
$450 Per Rider
A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your rider spot.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by:
November 7, 2026
Your registration includes participation in both days of the clinic — November 14 & 15.
Limited to Only 10 Riders
Rider spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deposits and clinic fees are non-refundable.
Auditors Welcome!
Don't have a horse to bring? You can still spend the day learning from Cory and Nicole.
Auditors are welcome to watch the clinic, listen to instruction and gain valuable insight throughout the day.
$50 Per Day
Bringing Your Horse:
Current Negative Coggins Required
All horses entering the Equestrian Bridges property must have a current negative Coggins.
Please have documentation available upon arrival.
Overnight Stalls Available
A limited number of overnight stalls are available for clinic participants.
Availability is limited, so riders needing a stall are encouraged to reserve one early.
Shavings Available
Shavings will be available on-site for clinic participants.
Clinic Details at a Glance:
Dates: November 14–15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM both days
Location: Equestrian Bridges, 5020 S Bellview Rd., Rogers, AR
Rider Investment: $450
Deposit: $50 to reserve your spot
Remaining Balance Due: November 7, 2026
Rider Capacity: 10 riders
Auditors: $50/day
Coggins: Current negative Coggins required
Overnight Stalls: Available in limited quantities
Shavings: Available on-site