Judges
Arizona Horseman’s Challenge & Expo
Postponed
2017 All Rights Reserved Arizona Horseman’s Challenge & Expo
Lanny Leach, 2020 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge
Lanny Leach is a nationally known horseman and
clinician.
He comes from true American ranching heritage.
Since his great grandfather, his family has
homesteaded and managed cattle ranches in
Nebraska. At age 2 Lanny started riding; he broke his
first horse at 12 and won several All-Around Cowboy
titles during high school rodeo.
Lanny has competed in many Extreme Mustang
Makeover events and has placed in the top 10 in seven finals in California,
Colorado and Texas and won the prestigious George Gregory True Grit
Memorial award at the Mustang Million competition in Ft. Worth. He also
was invited to compete in the Colt Starting Challenge USA program where
he finished second at the National Finals in Las Vegas in 2015.
Lanny served as training advisor for the Montgomery Creek Ranch wild
horse sanctuary in northern California. More than 200 wild horses and
mustangs have been settled on to the 2,000-acre facility, where he
established a formal training program.
To prepare for the epic journey chronicled in the documentary "Unbranded,"
Lanny was honored to be asked by the film's creator, producer, and
participant, Ben Masters, to select and train the horses for the 3,000-mile
ride from Mexico to Canada. Lanny is the 2013 Az. Horseman’s Challenge
Champion. He has returned for several years as a judge and clinician for
this event.
Currently he is training at the Medella Vina Ranch in Tucson Az. He trains
for all horse disciplines including performance, trail riding, and reining cow
horse. He conducts clinics, offers private lessons and horse training there
and throughout the United States.
Contact Info: 520-591-2494 kjleach2004@yahoo.com
Lannyleachhorsemanship.com
Cliff Schadt, Jr. 2020 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge
Cliff Schadt, Jr. is a second-generation horseman
whose earliest memories are of horses. Born on
the east coast into a predominantly hunter
jumper family, Cliff knew at an early age he
wanted to be a cowboy and horseman. Cliff’s
journey in horsemanship has taken him
throughout the west to places like Montana,
Texas and eastern Oregon as he had the
opportunity to ride with some of the best
horsemen in the business including Craig
Cameron, Buck Brannaman, Pat Parelli and many others, as well as
spending many hours cowboying for a living eventually even managing
ranches. This journey helped make Cliff the consummate horseman he is
today. When asked about his approach to Horsemanship Cliff says “ The
most important thing is that you make a horse feel safe when he’s with
you, that takes leadership and the ability to build confidence in your horse,
a horse craves safety and leadership, it’s just a matter of giving that to him
in a way he understands.” Cliff’s style is very eclectic having had influences
from both the jumper and dressage world along with his love and
understanding of cowboy style horsemanship. His goal for any horse
regardless of discipline in his own words “A horse should be confident,
willing, balanced and collected, these are the ingredients that lead to
greatness.” Today Cliff and Grand Prix jumper rider Candice King operate
Alamar Equine in Ocala, Florida, specializing in young horse development
as well as fixing horses and riders who have developed problems and
roadblocks on their way to success. Cliff competes in multiple colt starting
events annually and has been very successful in this endeavor, as well as
competing in team sorting, ranch rodeos and cow horse events. Most days
you can find him in the round pen building tomorrow’s champion, as he
says “I don’t know who I’d be or what I’d do without the horse in my life, the
lessons they have taught me and the man they shaped me into is their
greatest gift to me.”
Buddy Uldrikson, 2020 Arizona Horseman’s Challenge Judge
Buddy Uldrikson grew up in Colorado and then
moved to Arizona to continue starting colts and
working for local ranches. Buddy had the
opportunity to work with top horsemen and
cowboys and developed a great sense of feel
for both horses and cattle. Buddy realized the
importance of timing for the horse. As he continued in his pursuit of
excellence, he found the balance that would bring it all together.
Buddy is willing to share his knowledge and experience with anyone
interested in improving themselves, and their horses. He has helped
everyone from recreational riders, to top horse-trainers in sorting, reining,
barrel racing, cow-horse competitors, ropers, show-jumpers, and eventers.
Everyone can improve their horsemanship, by learning to be more effective
presenting themselves to their horse, and learning to understand how the
horse perceives them as an individual. Buddy will build confidence in the
horse and rider, and take you to the next level. Buddy brings years of
professional challenges and awards to his work. He was chosen from 600
applicants to be part of the final competitors in the nationally televised
EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER in Fort Worth, Texas in 2008. Buddy and his
mustang, Jackpot, brought the crowd to their feet as they demonstrated
flying lead changes, working cattle, and dressage maneuvers. Buddy and
Jackpot placed 15th out of the 200 competitors. He also qualified and
participated in the 2007 World Series Team Roping Finals in Las Vegas.
Buddy travels around the United States to appear at expos, conduct clinics,
give horsemanship demonstrations, as well as judge at many of these
competitions. He can be seen at The American Trail Horse Competition &
The Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show in Scottsdale, AZ; Craig
Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race, Buckeye, AZ; Rancho De Los Caballeros,
Wickenburg, AZ; Arizona Dressage Association; Equifest, Prescott, Az;
Arizona Horseman’s Challenge & Expo; Equine Extravaganza, Paso Robles,
CA. & Mane Event
Buddy’s Ranch and Training facility is near Wickenburg Az. Rancho Rio
Bonita
Contact Information:
Barn: 928-684-7392 diamondlilyhorses@gmail.com
BuddyUldriksonHorsemanship.com
Cell: 928-231-3053
Jeff Cook, 2020 Az. Horseman’s Challenge Judge
Jeff Cook is a horse trainer in Tucson Arizona. He
and his wife Kelsey own Dream Horse Az where
Jeff specializes in training and rehoming
mustangs. Jeff competes in Extreme Mustang
Makeover events and has judged and shown
horses his whole life. Jeff loves to help horse owners achieve success with
their horse.
Contact Information: FB: DreamHorseAZ or www.dreamhorseaz.com