To give clients the education they need to grow as barrel racers and as good horsemen and women, we strive to provide a quality educational program to motivate and challenge each student, while providing for individual needs.
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We offer a complete program for barrel racers, from beginners to winners.

Come check out our barrel racing prospects, finished barrel and pole bending horses, and our very serviceable training and boarding facility near Austin, Texas. 

We also offer horsemanship and barrel racing lessons, and monthly Barrel Racing Clinics  taught by former elementary teacher and barrel horse trainer, Holly Heidemann, to anyone dedicated to learning to be the best horseperson he/she can be. 

We are excited about...
Bailey gets to return to barrel racing!  His first run back will be in Bastrop on Dec. 12.  His feet have recovered almost 100% from their hoof wall separation, thanks to being barefoot since February.  It has been a long road to recovery, but he's back and feeling gooooood.  We are now certified shoe ditchers!!!  His feet are the healthiest they've been in years.

Holly will be participating in Cowgirl Weekend 2010 in Smithville, Tx, the end of Feb..  Look for more info at www.wattersonranch-equine.com. 
Douglas started Ranch Sorting with Roy and Holly.  He is riding Roanie, who is a jam up sorting horse! 
Roy will be offering English Riding Instruction beginning in December.  You must schedule your appointments with him far in advance.  Roy is an accomplished rider with many years of showing experience.  Please contact us for more information.
Check out the Central Texas Horse Festival for 2010.  We presented in 09 and it was a fun experience.  Check out the video and plan to go next year!   Click Here For Video

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About Holly Heidemann

About LeRoy Mattingly

About Douglas Melling