Mentorships with Phil Haugen

The Phil Haugen Mentorship Program is an in-person mentorship experience that combines horsemanship, personal development, and mental performance to create a foundation for growth in life, training, and business.

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About the Mentorship Experience

Whether you are pursuing a career as a full-time trainer or simply wanting to improve your performance as a competitor, this mentorship program will give you the tools and systems to take it to the next level.
Mentorship participants will have the opportunity to spend four full days with Phil Haugen at our training facility in Weatherford, Oklahoma. During your mentorship session, you will have the opportunity to:
Train alongside Phil (ride our horses, or bring your own)
Work through specific challenges
Grow your horsemanship foundation
Refine your training systems
Expand your personal development routines
Strengthen your mental performance

Learn the pillars of building an effective equine training program from start to finish.

01.
Horsemanship Principles

Master the skills and philosophies needed to establish a winning training program that enhances confidence and communication.

02.
Personal Development

Work as hard on yourself as you do your craft. Learn the personal development skills needed to reach the next level.

03.
Business, Marketing & Brand Building

Learn expert marketing strategies for growing your business and brand.

Meet Your Mentor: Phil Haugen

Professional Horseman & Clinician | Certified Maxwell Method Leadership Coach

Phil starts with a simple, common sense approach of training horses that emphasizes building trust and understanding between horse and rider. His methods have produced over $1,000,000 in Equistat earnings by horses in barrel racing, roping, and other performance events. Phil has mentored and trained horses for multiple NFR qualifiers and continues to coach hundreds of amateur and professional trainers through his online training programs and clinics.

Getting to spend the week with Phil at his training facility with other like minded horsemen and women was really one of the greatest investments I have made in my horse training journey. If you listen to the podcast, or have attended a clinic, you know Phil's 1% better every day philosophy. The mentorship program takes that philosophy down under the microscope, not only in our horsemanship journeys, but in our journeys to achieve greatness in ourselves too! I am so grateful for Phil, what Phil Haugen Horsemanship stands for, and the opportunities he has given me to be a small part of what he does. I hope I can leave a legacy for aspiring horse trainers to follow that is a fraction of Phil's someday; thank you, Phil, for being you and all you do! I am a forever fan and student.

Sarai Angelle, McDade, TX
“A few years ago I made the decision that I wanted to train my own horses to compete on. I wanted them to be the best. Riding with Phil is always rewarding, but the fall mentorship gave me a lot of momentum in my training career. There is always something new to learn with horses, and as their rider, I want to give them the best opportunity to reach their full potential. I admire Phil’s approach and his ability to improve confidence between horse & rider! All of my horses continue to get better. You get a lot of time in the saddle during the mentorship, it’s an opportunity you do not want to miss!”

Haley Nida, Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Foundations Mentorship
The Foundations Mentorship is an all-inclusive, in-person training experience that covers three core dimensions of building a successful training program: 1) Horsemanship, 2) Personal Development, 3) Business, Marketing & Brand Building. On the horsemanship side, this experience will focus on the training principles from Phil’s signature Foundation to Finish program, helping you master the foundational Level 1-3 exercises.
Colt Starting Mentorship
The Colt Starting Mentorship is similar to our Standard Mentorship, with an all-inclusive, in-person training format that focuses on the three core dimensions of your training program. The main difference is the area of emphasis on the horsemanship side. The Colt Starting Mentorship will provide in-depth instruction on developing understanding, communication and leadership with colts through extensive groundwork fundamentals and foundation-building exercises. Participants will get a hands-on look at the core training principles from Phil’s Foundation and Fundamentals program.
Rope Horse Fundamentals Mentorship
This four-day mentorship is designed for those who want to build a strong foundation in their rope horses from the ground up. We’ll focus on the fundamentals that help create confident, responsive, and consistent horses, including:
- Creating feel, timing and balance
- Establishing rate and tracking cattle
- Building correct stops and directional control
- Helping your horse develop confidence in the box and in the field
- Smoothing out your scoring and leaving the corner
- and more!
Through hands-on work and real-time feedback, you’ll learn how to prepare your rope horse mentally and physically for success. This program is ideal for riders who want to advance their skills, troubleshoot issues, and gain a deeper understanding of how to develop rope horses with longevity in mind.
Building Horse & Rider Confidence Mentorship
Confidence is the cornerstone of effective horsemanship—for both the horse and the rider. This four-day mentorship is built around helping you and your horse overcome mental barriers, strengthen your communication, and build trust through consistency and clarity.
You’ll leave with practical tools to recognize and redirect fear-based responses, improve your timing and feel, and develop a more thoughtful, responsive horse.
Whether you’re working with a green horse, rebuilding trust after a setback, or wanting to grow your own confidence in the saddle, this mentorship will help you take the next step forward with purpose and peace of mind.
Mentorships are available seasonally with a 4-day program length. Participants are encouraged to arrive the day before and leave the day after their respective mentorship session dates.
- $2,750: Foundations Mentorships
- $2,750: Building Horse & Rider Confidence Mentorships
- $3,250: Colt Starting Mentorships
- $3,250: Rope Horse Fundamentals Mentorships
Each mentorship includes four (4) full days of hands-on training at our Weatherford, Oklahoma facility. You’ll be fully immersed in daily horsemanship sessions, roundtable discussions, and individualized coaching to help you grow your knowledge, skills, and confidence as a horseman or horsewoman.
Included in your mentorship fee:
- Four days of expert instruction with Phil Haugen
- Daily lunch and refreshments
- All tack and training equipment (horses provided for Colt Starting Mentorship)
- Stall space for any outside horses (Foundations Mentorship only)
- Electrical plug-ins available for living quarter trailers
What’s not included:
- Lodging
- Breakfast and dinner
- Transportation to and from the ranch
If you plan to stay on-site, we offer limited lodging options (bunkhouse and ranch apartments) that can be reserved separately based on availability. Electrical hookups for living quarter trailers are also available.
Mentorship applications are open to participants age 18 years and older. Apply here.
- Must be able to demonstrate general horse knowledge
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Proof of drivers license and health insurance required
Mentorships are hosted at the Haugen Training Facility in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
If you are flying, Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is approximately 1 hour east of Weatherford. Rental car services are available at the airport, or we can provide airport pickup / dropoff for an additional fee.
If you are driving, our facility is located approximately 6 miles north of Weatherford / I-40. Specific directions will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
For Foundations Mentorships:
If you are flying in or traveling from out of state, you are welcome to ride one of Phil’s horses during the mentorship week.
If you prefer to drive and bring your own horses to work with throughout the week, you are welcome to do so. If you are bringing horses with you, please let us know how many stalls we should prepare for you and if you need an electrical hookup for your trailer.
For Colt Starting Mentorships:
We will have colts to work on-site.
If you wish to bring your own colt to work throughout the week, all colts must be pre-approved by Phil. Do not bring a colt without talking to Phil first!