WMR CHAMPION Program
“There's something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” -Winston Churchill
Our four phase program is enhanced by Executive Coaching, skilled trainers and incredible speakers to challenge our Warriors in every facet of becoming the best man, leader, father, son, brother, friend and coworker to create a positive impact in their lives both professionally and personally. WMR Champions Program’s activities are designed to develop individual growth, confidence building and learning to trust again. Even when people feel that they have no outlet, a horse will always be there for you. Warrior Mission Ranch helps participants take what they learn on the ranch and apply that to all aspects of their lives. We believe in the whole person concept, therefore everyday we touch on the Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual aspects of life to promote growth and healing.
PHASE 1: FOUNDATION - 30 Days
Before a Warrior ever throws a leg over a horse, he figures out where he’s headed. He’s paired with the executive coach who will stay with him through the whole program, and he arrives at the ranch prepared in body and mind.
Coaching: Prep work with a personal executive coach, preparing you for the journey ahead.
Horsemanship: Horse behavior, safety, tack, terminology, and physical conditioning for long days in the saddle
Stockmanship: An honest look at working ranch life and the difference between riding a horse and using one to get a job done
PHASE 2: Training - Foundation week in Colorado
This is the most concentrated instruction of the program. The days are long and start early. Warriors ride several horses under skilled trainers which helps to develop adaptability, patience and the humility to adjust themselves instead of expecting the animal to adjust.
Horsemanship: Groundwork, saddling, feel, timing and balance, learning high level horsemanship and roping from the ground, horseback, live cattle, preparing you to work on the ranch.
Stockmanship: Low-stress cattle handling, moving and sorting cattle, animal health, doctoring and ranch roping. Following BQA standards.
Coaching: Nightly group sessions, guided reflection and building a tribe of men who will hold each other accountable
PHASE 3: Ranch Phase - On partner ranches throughout the West; dates and time may vary
Warriors that pass phase 2 will join us a working commercial ranch and work alongside its cowboys. This isn’t a demonstration. The cattle are real, the country is big and the work has to get done. The class runs as a small crew, wrangling before daylight and riding on average 15 miles a day.
Horsemanship: Riding rough country, long days in the saddle and using a horse as it was ment to be used as a partner getting a job done on a ranch.
Stockmanship: Gathering, sorting, branding, processing, shipping, doctoring in the field and checking water, fence. Depending on the season and what the ranch needs we will be working the job at hand.
Coaching: Earned leadership, hard days and finding out whether your purpose statement holds up at four in the morning in the rain. Building on the skills already discussed and continuing to grow personally.
PHASE 4: Living it Out - Ongoing
A man’s gift makes room for him -Proverbs 18:16
Do what makes you feel alive, the world needs more people like that. -John Eldridge
Warriors reconnect with their coaches to build a plan for carrying what they’ve learned into their work and family life. If there is interest, we can advocate for potential internships and placements with outfitters, trainers and ranches across the country. We push resources to help you grow in the industry, but that’s not the only focus. For Warriors who are already employed, we help them bring their new skills to the job they have. Taking the skills and experience you have gained applying it to everyday life, as we say in horsemanship getting 1% better each day.
Horsemanship: Connections to trainers, clinicians and outfits for lifelong learning
Coaching: Scheduled check-ins and review of growth through the program and how to implement it in everyday personal and professional life
Community: A tribe that doesn’t disband at graduation. We have events in place to continue to keep the tribe connected.
Please note that applications must be completed in their entirety in order for the applicant to be considered for our program.
