“"My wife Chris and I own Big Creek Land and Livestock, a cattle and horse breeding operation in central Kentucky. We also specialize in hosting various horse activities at our facilities. We recently had the opportunity to host Joe and Louise Leathers for a horsemanship clinic. It truly was an awesome experience. Joe is a top-tier horseman who has tremendous communication skills that create an excellent environment for learning. His horsemanship skills combined with his years cowboying and managing the sixes present a unique blend of instruction. From the foundation to the finish, his style of instruction truly encourages and elevates horse and rider to the next level. We would highly recommend Joe to anyone seeking to learn and grow their knowledge and horsemanship skills."”

Mike and Chris StokleyBig Creek Land and Livestock

“"Joe Leathers did an outstanding job and was very helpful to all of us who attended..we worked on so many things to help make ourselves and our horses better..and I would definitely jump at the chance to spend more hours in the saddle with him teaching us the correct way to put our horses in the best position to get the job done correctly…I’m 77 years old and never too old to learn from a pro like Joe Leathers."”

Bill Mauk

“"You touched all of our lives deeply. Handy Horsemanship with Joe Leathers is a 5-star clinic. Joe sets the tone for a positive encouraging learning environment that is unparalleled in any clinic I’ve ever attended. Mr Leathers helps you identify where you and your horse are and works to help you find the feel, and when you are pushing you and your horse past your learning limit. His patience to help me find the feel was one of the most selfless patient acts he could give each of us. He did not get on my horse and show me my horse could do it, he guided me through attaining movements with my horse through better communication. I honestly was overwhelmed by the positive environment he led. Each of us encouraged each other inspired by the example Joe led with. Truly the best learning and growing clinic I’ve attended! So blessed and fortunate he was willing to travel to KY and help me in my horsemanship journey. His knowledge and ability to share that on my level of understanding was amazing!"”

Susan Dickinson

“"I attended my first Joe Leathers Clinic this July 2023. I was seriously lacking confidence and knowledge of the breakdown and control of the different body parts and creating a partnership with my horse. In just three days of the clinic, I noticed an improved demeanor in my horse (and myself) and an improved relationship with him. This clinic has opened a new door for me which I am eager to go through. Joe - I cannot thank you enough. Looking forward to more with Joe in the future."”

Joanne SharpsteenWinchester, KY

“"I attended the Joe Leathers clinic in July at the Stokley’s place. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. I grew up riding English at home in Denmark, so Western riding is new to me. My horse is an older horse but very green in his training and Joe’s way of explaining his way of doing things helped me out tremendously and therefore helped my horse understand what I was trying to make him do. Joe is a very good teacher, and I could see it in his eyes that he really enjoyed the young generation of the clinic. Well done Joe! I hope you’re coming back to Kentucky soon."”

John Hugerup Rasmussen

“"I learned it is more important to use my legs than the reins to direct your horse because it gives your horse more feel and he/she will start to yield to your leg pressure. I also learned that neck reining is for speed and to use a voice command for more speed. After taking what I learned and applying it to my own horse, he is more focused, stands better, and has more feel. While tracking the roping dummy he stays more focused on it. He doesn’t look off to the side and stays right with it. Even when we rope the dummy he stays right with it. I learned what feel really feels like, my horse is responding to lighter pressure and making bigger yields."”

Kenleigh French13-years-old