C & C Colt Company - About Chris Ruthven

If Your Horse Could Talk.......

He'd tell you to hire Chris Ruthven for your horse training needs! Whether you are looking for a solid foundation for your young horse, reining training for your hot prospect, or a problem solved with your equine buddy, Chris' quiet expertise and calm techniques assure a positive outcome and a horse that has the confidence to excel at its job.

A native of New Zealand, Chris has been riding and caring for horses since childhood. A jockey in his teens, Chris spent several years riding steeplechase, show jumping, and drag hunting, He was on the rodeo circuit for many years, was the New Zealand Champion Bull Rider in 1988.

In addition to training horses in his native country, Chris has started more than 1,000 thoroughbred racing colts in Japan, before coming to the United States in 1998 to work with trainers like Pat Parelli, Lee Smith, Ray Hunt and others.

Chris works with all breeds and disciplines but specializes in colt starting. He has started colts for such notable trainers as Tim McQuay, Pete Kyle, Robbie Schroeder and Bobby Harrison. Chris also enjoys competing in working cow horse, reining and combined schooling shows and is an active member of SHOT, NRHA, AQHA, and APHA.

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C & C Colt Company
Chris & Caren Ruthven
Whitesboro, TX
903-564-9844

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