Ride Smart with Craig Cameron

Craig Cameron may have grown up dreaming of being a cowboy and with his induction into the 2007 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, people will always say, "He did not just dream it, he lived it." He went to high school in Houston, TX where he excelled in football and track, but Craig was always most at home 100 miles west at the family's 1,700 acre cattle ranch. In high school, Craig entered open rodeos in Texas with no formal training and competed in all the rough stock events. After high school, Craig moved to the family ranch where he learned the ranching business from the famous Texas Ranger family, the Hamers. He loved traditional ranching methods always using horses in the operation to work, move, and handle the cattle. While living on the ra

  • Episode 13   •   Air Date: Jul 24, 2017
    Ground Obstacles With Louie

    Craig works with a young horse Louie on ground obstacle exercises.

    Episode 12   •   Air Date: Jul 17, 2017
    Horse Ownership Advice

    Things to know and questions to ask for the first time horse owner.

    Episode 11   •   Air Date: Jul 10, 2017
    Preparation for the First Ride

    Working with unstarted 6666's 3 year old gelding, "Whiskey" from the 'Road to the Horse' Remuda.

    Episode 10   •   Air Date: Jul 03, 2017
    Introducing Obstacles

    Craig introduces obstacles in a controlled and easy way for fast and positive results.

    Episode 9   •   Air Date: Jun 26, 2017
    Straightness, Cadence, Control

    Craig rides controlled forward movemement exercises to develop straightness, cadence, and control.

    Episode 8   •   Air Date: Jun 19, 2017
    Positive Thinking

    Controlling your emotions and thinking positive with special guest, World Champion Ted Nuce.

    Episode 7   •   Air Date: Jun 12, 2017
    Craig's All Time Favorites

    Craig's all time favorite things to make safer, sounder, better broke horses.

    Episode 6   •   Air Date: Jun 05, 2017
    Speed Control

    Craig and Cole show you exercises to lope quiet and allow your horse to put effort into slowing down.

    Episode 5   •   Air Date: May 29, 2017
    Ride Smart with Josie

    Cole works a reluctant horse with drills and the flag to enhance trust and confidence.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: May 22, 2017
    Heel O Matic: Rewarding The Sweet Spot

    Craig and Cole use the heel-o-matic to develop rate, softness and quiet, trusting horses.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: May 15, 2017
    Training Tips from the Pros

    Special guest World Champion Team Roper, Chad Master and Heel-O-Matic provide tips on bettering your horsemanship.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: May 08, 2017
    Trusting Foundation with Louie Part 2

    Obstacle work with the yearling "louie", to develop trust, respect and confidence for the future.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: May 01, 2017
    Trusting Foundation with Louie Part 1

    Craig works with "Louie", a yearling, to build a trusting and lasting foundation.