⭑Presenter Bio Wade Black⭑
Wade was born on the Stampede Ranch in Nevada, and grew up riding with the buckaroos. At a very young age, he was roping, moving cows, and working with the cowboys on the ranch managed by his dad, Martin Black.
At age 10, his family moved to Idaho, where they bred, raised, and trained horses for the public. Wade helped his dad start colts, and rodeoed in high school, becoming a state and national high school rodeo contender.
Wade earned a rodeo scholarship in Saddle Bronc riding at Montana State University, where he received a BS in Equine Science, and a MS in Equine Nutrition. Wade also taught colt starting classes at MSU for two years.
Wade has spent time in Kentucky training racehorses, in Texas training cutting horses, and at different cow camps in Idaho and Oregon.
Horsemanship is in Wade's blood. He comes from a long line of horsemen, including his dad, Martin Black, grandfather, Ray Hunt, and uncle, Bill Van Norman.
Wade directs the Equine Program at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon and offers three degrees: an Equine Science Degree, Equine Business Degree, and a Horse Training Degree. You can learn all about these programs via the links below.
Because Of The Horse...
I was blessed to be raised in a family business where we grew up learning the core beliefs and values that America was founded on. I look forward to passing on these beliefs and values through our youth development program and to the next generation of horse trainers seeking a career in the equine, ranching and rodeo industries.
Wade Black’s 2025 Presentations
DAY 1
★Training Quality Assurance
A program to help trainers reach their goals in training horses for the public. This video outlines the process of taking a colt and preparing them for the public. From foundation to finished.
★Colt Starting 2 - Foundation Keys For The First Rides
Builds on groundwork foundations by introducing the key skills necessary for a colt's first rides. This video focuses on creating a safe and positive riding experience by teaching essential exercises like mounting preparation, flexion, bending.
★Colt Starting 4 - Progressing The Colt For A Successful Future
Focuses on advancing foundational skills while progressing the reining cow horse skills. This session prepares the colt for versatility, success and confidence.
DAY 2
★Colt Starting 1 - Groundwork Foundations
Establishing the essential groundwork skills needed to build trust, communication, and confidence in young horses. This video covers key techniques for preparing a colt for future training.
★Colt Starting 3 - Developing + Furthering The Foundation
Focuses on building confidence and refining key skills to advance a colt's training, introducing riding outside and introducing reining cow horse foundation.
★Colt Starting 5. Demonstrating Proficiency In Skill
From obstacles, gates, galloping in the fields, and handling cattle.
Where You Can Find Wade Black
