On The Rail
137. A Spin in the Ranch Pen with Brooke Dixon
In this episode of the On The Rail Podcast, we welcome Brooke Dixon, a ranch horse trainer based in Gunnar, Texas at the DG Ranch.
Brooke shares her journey from growing up in Delaware with a horse trainer father to becoming a professional trainer herself. She discusses her training philosophy which emphasizes understanding horses as individuals, ensuring they are confident, and meeting them where they are.
Brooke highlights her transition from all-around horse shows to specializing in ranch riding, giving insights into her training routines, client relationships, and the importance of not putting too much pressure on oneself. She also shares her experiences working alongside her fiancé, Clint Thomas, and their goals for their business, Clint + Brook Performance Horses.
00:47 Meet Brooke: From Delaware to Texas
01:19 Brooke's Early Horse Training Journey
02:35 Supreme Champion: Brooke's Dad's Legacy
06:13 Balancing Sports and Horses
13:12 Training Philosophy and Approach
14:23 The Importance of Slowing Down
28:40 Building a Training Business with Clint
32:41 Navigating Horse Locations
33:22 Building Client-Trainer Relationships
36:49 The Versatility of Ranch Horses
39:28 Breeding and Training Ranch Horses
45:35 Lessons from Training Horses
50:07 Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
58:43 Future Plans and Contact Information
- Broadcast on:
- 24 Mar 2025
In this episode of the On The Rail Podcast, we welcome Brooke Dixon, a ranch horse trainer based in Gunnar, Texas at the DG Ranch.
Brooke shares her journey from growing up in Delaware with a horse trainer father to becoming a professional trainer herself. She discusses her training philosophy which emphasizes understanding horses as individuals, ensuring they are confident, and meeting them where they are.
Brooke highlights her transition from all-around horse shows to specializing in ranch riding, giving insights into her training routines, client relationships, and the importance of not putting too much pressure on oneself. She also shares her experiences working alongside her fiancé, Clint Thomas, and their goals for their business, Clint + Brook Performance Horses.
00:47 Meet Brooke: From Delaware to Texas
01:19 Brooke's Early Horse Training Journey
02:35 Supreme Champion: Brooke's Dad's Legacy
06:13 Balancing Sports and Horses
13:12 Training Philosophy and Approach
14:23 The Importance of Slowing Down
28:40 Building a Training Business with Clint
32:41 Navigating Horse Locations
33:22 Building Client-Trainer Relationships
36:49 The Versatility of Ranch Horses
39:28 Breeding and Training Ranch Horses
45:35 Lessons from Training Horses
50:07 Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
58:43 Future Plans and Contact Information