Age: 42
From: Esparto, CA
Phone: (707) 689-6598
Andrew Coates
Money Won
$1,127,646Titles/Finals
- NCHA Major Aged Event Finalist x5
- Multiple Pacific Coast championships
- 2018 Cascades Derby Champion
- 2017 El Rancho Futurity Champion
- 2017 Idaho Futurity Champion
- 2005 Pacific Coast Gelding Stakes Champion
- 2005 Breeders Invitational 5/6 yr-old Champion
Top Three Horses Trained
- Sues Barn Cat
- Im Catman
- Lizzys Got Style
How I got started: I went to work for Graham Amos (Mouse) when I was 15. Then I went to work for Donald Gunn and that’s really where I learned how to show. After that I came to the states and worked for Gary Gonsalves in ‘95. I then went to train for Joe Montana for four years. After that I bought my ranch and went out on my own.
Biggest mistake I’ve made in cutting: The biggest mistake I’ve made is getting too focused on horse training and losing sight of being a good horseman.
Biggest myth about cutting: The biggest myth in cutting is that it’s easy. It may be simple but it is not easy!
Favorite quote: “If you’re afraid to lose you can never be a winner.” – Joe Montana
Most memorable moment in cutting: The first time I made the Futurity finals on Sues Barn Cat.
Training Philosophy: Try to train every horse to the best of its ability but being aware of its limitations.
Videos by Andrew Coates
Andrew Coates: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Teaching The Turn-Around!
Andrew shows you what body parts of the horse you need to be able to control first before you teach your horse to turn around correctly. In part two, he […]...
Andrew Coates: How To Work A Horse Without A Bridle
Andrew explains why he takes the bridle off and uses a neck collar to get his horse's re-connected with the flag or cow...
Andrew Coates & Todd Bimat: Watching Cattle
Andrew Coates and Todd Bimat watch and pick cattle for Andrew's wife Nicole at the Wine Country Cutting, Paso Robles, CA. You can also watch her run as she capitalizes on their advi...