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Shining Star Ranch

Training, lessons and clinics in western horsemanship, emphasizing skills required for working cow horse, ranch trail and riding, and versatility.

After riding since the age of 10 in English disciplines including 3 day eventing, Camille Courtney was introduced to the world of cow horses through her friendship with Gary and Bobby Kay Davis, then Templeton, California ranchers. After a real estate transaction brought them together, Camille followed along with Bobby Kay to three World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurities, then held in Fresno, Ca

lifornia, put on by the National Reined Cow Horse Association. She had purchased a Jewel’s Leo Bar mare who trainer Sandy Collier had reached the semi finals of the PCCHA futurity on and had begun taking lessons and showing. Sandy felt it was time to step up to a more competitive horse. While at the 1996 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Camille’s life would change. Ready to leave after a long 11 days, her name was called as the winner of Peppy Nic Doc, the last foal to be raised on the Ward Ranch by the legendary stallion Reminic. Running down to be interviewed the announcer asked her where she lived, and when she announced Orange County, California, there was an audible groan, not a cow horse town! On the way home, with the colt securely in her friend’s trailer, a decision had to be made whether to sell the well-bred colt or continue its training as it came with a paid entry in the following year’s Open Futurity. After much soul searching, she kept the foal, allowing Sandy to show him and then at just 4 years old she put him into the bridle and commenced showing him, and as they say the “rest is history”. Who would have expected, a woman not raised in a ranching or horse family would have the likes of Greg Ward riding along side telling her how proud they were of her success with him. That horse changed her life. She moved to the Central Coast of California, generally considered the home of the cow horse sport, rode with Sandy 4-5 times/per week for 6 years and won every major competition they entered, year end awards and national events. When life forced her to sell her herd and move to Italy. She did so reluctantly but kept tabs on all the buyers. While in Italy she organized the first ever judges clinic in Reggio nell’Emilia. She was designated the first international judge by the NRCHA Board. She served as the Non Pro representative on the NRCHA for 2 years. When the Association experienced financial hardship she stepped in and ran the Snaffle Bit office in Reno for two years, along with then president Howard Erenberg and team. She advanced her knowledge through clinics with Ron Ralls, Todd Crawford, Roberta McCarty, and Sean Flarida. She pursued colt starting as she began breeding her mares, learning from Buck Brannaman and Joe Wolter. Upon return from Italy she was able to re-purchase two of her horses, including world champion Peppy Nic Doc. She continues to participate in NRCHA events, adding ranch riding, ranch trail and ranch horse versatility events as well, both as a competitor judge and coach. The community of performance horse owners, breeders, riders, trainers have provided a life time of memories and she continues to encourage others in the sports that have given so much to her for so long. Camille loves to meet and coach riders to excellence in the show ring. Positive, optimistic, outgoing, she is described as an excellent teacher. She credits her path as first a non-pro to trainer/coach as providing the foundation and ability to communicate to Non-pros. Come ride with us at Shining Star Ranch! Call for lessons.

06/19/2026

06/10/2026

SSR This CatsNoWimp, 5 yo AQHA Mare by Sannman x Wimparette( x Wimpys LIttle Step). Ready to go show in cow horse or cutting. 14.2, strong and balanced. Focused and intense on a cow. Suitable for seasoned Non Pro or intermediate Open. Selling this mare is bittersweet. She has a heart of gold. Loves affection and sensitive and responsive to voice commands. Wise beyond her years and very smart on a cow. She is a thinker, like her mother is. Someone is going to get a terrific show horse that will continue to get better with age. In Weatherford, TX Trainer 817-374-2776 or owner: 720-390-8434

06/10/2026

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Here she is! SSR This CatsNoWimp aka Scarlett. By Sannman x Wimparette ( x Wimpys Little Step). Both grand dam and great grand dam were all proven producers. This mare is ready to go show either cow horse or cutting. Her conformation, looks and attitude will make her a great broodmare too. Trained by Camille Courtney in cow horse and Clint Modistach in cutting. 14.2 h, solid and strong. Very focused and intense she would fit a seasoned nonpro or Intermediate open rider. She was small as a 2 year old. We started her then turned her out till October of her 3 yo year and from then watched her grow and fill out. Uses her body correctly and balanced. She is very cowy and quick. She is gritty- she never quits. Trainer gathers cattle on her, no silliness. She is the first foal x Wimparette, AQHA mare with 225 AQHA points, multiple AQHA World titles, Superiors, Year end champions and finished her show career 20th in Ltd. Open Bridle NRCHA and $18,000 earnings in cow horse, reining and ranch riding. Great traveller, no vices, teeth, shots, feet , wormer all current. In Weatherford,TX until sold. Trainer: 817-374-2776. $50K Owner: 720-390-8434.

SSR This CatsNoWimp 5 yo AHQA Mare By Sannman x Wimparette ( x Wimpys Little Step). Both grand dam a...

06/05/2026

Tonight we said goodbye to our beloved Buddy. He filled a very large hole in my heart when I lost my world champion. I'm so grateful to have been able to share the last 20 years with him. Run free. You were a gift of love and kindness. There's never enough time with these special ones.

06/04/2026

Students asked me recently for pointers on circling the cow, the final task in the working cow horse run. As a NRCHA/AQHA judge, I pointed out we want to see you get right up to the cows ears and be the reason the cow cirlces and turns, not chase the cow from behind, but guide it around in a circle, mirror the cows movements. And then today Hunter Hays at the NRCHA Derby in Scottsdale showed us all how its done! Way to go Hunter!!!

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06/03/2026

Today we started rehabbing Jiminy after hock injections. Prior to having nearly 2 months off to try to diagnose the problem, we finally found he was very sore in both hocks, and unable to lope at all in either direction. Now today, using the Pessoa System, we are on our way to strenghthening his core and getting him back into work.

Because I trained this horse, he is very comfortable with me and this system. You need to prepare a horse for this type of work. Learn more about the Pessoa System-
(https://youtu.be/FAb0j55Uue4?si=TcucPn2qqsewhR4K) a useful tool to stenghten a horse's core and carry themselves correctly without being on their back. They learn to carry themselves. With so many possible adjustments, you can address whatever assymetry you are dealing with.

Helpful to rehab a colic patient, or in this case after a lay off.

06/02/2026

Can I be an intern???

06/01/2026

This beauty is going to be offered for sale! Videos coming. 5 year old QH mare SSR Thiscatsnowimp by Sannman x Wimparette ( x Wimpy Little Step). Started as cow horse just finished 8 months of cutting training with Clint Modistach. In Weatherford ,TX. DM me for details. Dam has 225 AQHA points, $18,000 earnings, Grand dam also proven producer. First foal of show age. 6 panel N/N. 14.2. Solid and strong. Suitable for experienced Non Pro or open rider. Very quick and correct on a cow. Trainer gathers on her. She is all business like her mother. Show her now and breed her. Great conformation and excellent out cross for cutters. $5🥕,🥕🥕🥕

05/25/2026

While Chief ( SSR A Step n Time) is gone from our barn he will never be far from my heart. What a joy to enjoy him for almost a year after his sale! So grateful his new owners are AWESOME! Thank you Rapidan Ranch and John & Cindy. This is how we will always remember him. A friend to all. One of the kindest and gentlest souls I have had the privilege to raise. One Time Pepto x Wimparette was an excellent cross!

05/11/2026

Thank you Central Montana Reined Cow Horse Assn for having me judge your Twisted Wire show. Great cattle, fun town and welcoming contestants!

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