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Heart of the Horse
Experience the Art of Horsemanship!
Join us for Heart of the Horse 2025, August 22–24 at the Cypress Centre in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This year features Pat Parelli, the master of natural horsemanship, and Amber Marshall, star of Heartland, alongside a colt-starting competition, demos, Canada’s Top Ranch Horse Competition, and much more!
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An Event Unlike Any Other
Our Vision: To Honour and Showcase the Horse
"My dream for Heart of the Horse is to showcase the remarkable ability and unlimited potential of both horse and trainer. I want the world to see how inspiring and how deeply horses can impact us. They reveal our true selves and have an incredible way of teaching, helping, and healing us. I want to share all the ways they make us better and spread knowledge from those who have mastered a deeper level of horsemanship. My hope is to inspire connection so that we can all grow as students of the horse."
— Niki Flundra
Heart of the Horse is a first-class production designed to recognize the heart and incredible abilities of both horse and trainer. It’s a celebration of the true art of horsemanship through our signature colt-starting competition, inspiring demonstrations, and mini-clinics to spread knowledge and understanding.
The 2025 Heart of the Horse takes place August 22–24 at the Cypress Centre in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This premier venue provides the perfect setting for top-notch entertainment, western lifestyle shopping, and the exciting Canada’s Top Ranch Horse Competition.
Whether you're a lifelong horse enthusiast or new to the world of horsemanship, Heart of the Horse offers something for everyone to enjoy!
What Makes HOTH Special
Incredible Colts
Our trainers have years of experience working with horses and riders of all levels. Watching them connect with and train their colts over multiple days is an experience any horseman or woman would revere!
Clinics With Expert Trainers
Don’t pass up the opportunity to improve your horsemanship alongside some of the handiest horsemen & horsewomen out there by participating in a Heart of the Horse clinic!
Beautiful Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility offers top-notch amenities for both horses and riders, including indoor and outdoor riding arenas, spacious stalls, and scenic trails.
HOTH Promo 2024
Cloverdale Rodeo 2015 - Niki Flundra-Unbridled
Niki Flundra - Unbridled
“I have attended every year of the Heart of the Horse. What an incredible experience! In comparison to all the other colt starting events I have been to, this is by far the best. It is easy to see that the event is designed with the horse in mind.
I would highly recommend this event!"
Tara Powell
“I went to my first Heart of the Horse I got goosebumps! It spoke to my Heart!
The Colt starting competition isn’t the only thing to watch during the weekend. They have demos, vendors & an exciting night show.
Thank you for an incredible job of putting on an educational, entertaining unforgettable event. I don’t want to miss another one!"
Eve Ericson
"The events and clinics at Heart of the Horse are always informative and fun. We've learned so much and made some great friends along the way."
The Stewart Family
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire."
-- Sharon Ralls Lemon