I am very proud to announce that Twin Oaks Performance Arena will again be hosting Al Dunning a noted horseman and Purina Ambassador in a 2 day cow horse clinic October 3-4, 2026.
One of the most respected horsemen in the industry, Al has received multiple honors including American Quarter Horse Association’s Professional Horseman of the Year in 1996, NCHA Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year award in 2003, Monte Roberts Equestrian award in 2004, Western Horseman Magazine’s Western Horseman Award in 2017. Al is an EquiStat Elite Million Dollar Winner and an NCHA Million Dollar Rider. He was inducted in to the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition, he trained and showed the great buckskin performance horse Expensive Hobby, who was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2007 and the AZQHA Hall of Fame in 2016. Al and his students have garnered 57 World and Reserve World titles in NCHA, AQHA, NRCHA, and NRHA.
Al was recently named the 2021 Smith Sportsmanship recipient by the PCCHA for exhibiting high moral character, good sportsmanship, fairness and an exemplary contribution of time, effort and interest in working toward the short and long term goals of PCCHA.
Since 1970, Al Dunning has owned and operated Almosta Ranch, a Quarter Horse training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in Chicago in 1950, Al’s family moved to Arizona when he was 8 years old. He began riding horses with his sisters and went on to further his talents with mentors such as Jim Paul, John Hoyt and Don Dodge. Over the years, Al developed his multi-faceted business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders.
We will work on exercises to prepare you and your horse for cow work. There will be live cattle both days. Bring your questions for Al Dunning and plan to learn something to better yourself and your horse.
As of February 12, 2026 the clinic is full. CLINIC SOLD OUT. AUDITING AVAILABLE. I will be taking names for a waiting list for riders along with your PHONE NUMBER please. Auditing is encouraged and welcomed. Lunch is available for purchase for all participants and auditors(RSVP if you want a lunch by September 19,2026).
Where: Twin Oaks Performance Arena W4428 Rock Creek Rd, Loyal, WI 54446
When: Oct 3-4, 2026
Time: 9am-4:30pm each day
Cost: $875 for the two day clinic
Lunch available for purchase---RSVP by Sept 19, 2026 for a lunch to Sabine Hartmann 715-937-1917
Auditing $30/day bring a chair, no dogs
Rain or shine --we have outdoor and indoor arena
Call 715-937-1917 Sabine Hartmann, DVM
Current coggins required for participants
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