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We focus on creating solid ranch & arena horse prospects, day work services of Low Stress Livestock Handling, and offer tips on improving your Horsemanship, Stockmanship, Ranch Roping, and Rodeo skills.

The unique experiences of Wade Black as a grandson of Ray Hunt, and son of Martin Black, have shaped his horse training and teaching methods. Wade grew up starting colts, working cattle, and ranch roping with his dad, Martin Black, and his overall training methods come from his grandfather, Ray Hunt, and Ray's mentor, Tom Dorrance. Wade continues to ride Saddle Broncs, after competing in both the National High School Finals, and the College National Finals. Wade has a BS in Equine Science, and a Masters degree in Equine Nutrition and Behavior, from Montana State University.

Watch the following video to see the horsemanship philosophy of Training for the Cross, LLC or contact us HERE.

Creating Solid Ranch & Arena Horse Prospects

(Video by Emily Kitching, Eclectic Horseman Communications)

Training for the Cross, LLC
Wade & Amaia Black
P.O. Box 893, Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 859-3624 (Wade)

News Flash!!

~ New ~
Treasure Valley Community College now offers a 1-week Ranch Roping short course resulting in a Certificate of Participation, taught by Wade Black. For more info check out the TVCC Equine Program page.

~ New ~
Ropes 4 Hire, a new branch of Training for the Cross, offers day work livestock handling services using Low Stress Livestock Handling methods. No job too large or too small!! ~ Find more info on the Ropes 4 Hire page, or call Walter Miller at (208) 941-4027.

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12).