Craig Cameron Gears Up for Road to the Horse

Craig Cameron, one of 4 trainers to participate in Road to the Horse 2006. Contributed Photo

What are the trainers doing to get ready? We'll chat with each clinician to find out how they got started in the horse training biz, why they want to be a part of Road to the Horse, and what they have to say about the competition. In this second installment of our alphabetically-ordered interviews, we'll check in with Craig Cameron. Check out www.roadtothehorse.com often to find out more about your favorite contestant.

Here's more from Bluff Dale, Texas' Craig Cameron (www.craigcameron.com): When did you train your first colt? Where were you? How old were you?
I was 12 years old when I trained my first colt on my family's farm in Cat Springs, Texas.

What do you remember about that horse? Anything funny?
All I remember is that I wanted to ride and be a cowboy. I worked with some older horses and one wild one.

How many colts have your started in your lifetime-round about?
Thousands... several thousand of all shapes, sizes, breeds and temperaments. I lost count after 992.

What do you remember most about last year's competition?
I drew a tough horse with a tough disposition and a lack of forward movement and still made it work!

What will you do different this year?
Win!

What cowboy mentors do you study or look up to?
Al Dunning, Pat Patterson, Mark Chestnut, Jerry Diaz, Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance and many more...

What horse-related magazines do you get at your house?
Western Horseman

What horse related TV shows do you watch?
We do our best to watch our own show-Ride Smart-on RFD-TV. We like to watch so we can constantly improve! We watch what we can when we have time.

What made you want to be part of RTTH?
I want to present good training techniques to people and horses in a new, exciting and competitive format.

What's different when you train a horse at RTTH versus how you train at home?
You're under a time limit at Road to the Horse!

What do you want people to know about the event?
The event is fun and exciting with lots of action! You also have a chance to watch, meet and visit with a trainer considered one of the original clinicians.

What do you want people to know about your training methods?
My methods are tried, true and are easy for people and horses to understand.

Any friendly warnings or words of wisdom for your competitors?
I'm looking forward to working and having fun with the other trainers. But like any competition-I come to win!

Read the interview with Martin Black.

Read the interview with Van Hargis.

For more information about Road to the Horse, and to purchase tickets, visit www.roadtothehorse.com, or call 325-736-5000. Tickets are buy one get one free through December 1, 2005.