Age: 64
From: Weatherford, TX
Phone: (817) 304-0804
Winston Hansma
Money Won
$2,337,589Titles/Finals
- World Finals Champion
- World Finals Reserve Champion
- 2006 World Champion Stallion
- 1995 & 1997 NCHA Derby Champion
- 1994 NCHA Futurity Champion CD Olena
Top Three Horses Trained
- CD Olena
- CD Lites
- Dually Lena
How I got started: We did all of the 4H stuff and it was a progression of disciplines until I started working a horse on a cow and knew that’s what I wanted to do.
Biggest mistake I’ve made in cutting: That I didn’t haul enough for the world in 2005.
Biggest myth about cutting: That Australians can out-work Canadians! (On a more serious note) I was told that it takes 15 or 20 years to learn how to train a cutting horse! That time frame has certainly shortened (when you see the success young trainer’s have today).
Favorite quote: “Good luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca
Most memorable moment in cutting: Winning the Futurity in 1994.
Training philosophy: Take care of the fundamentals.
Videos by Winston Hansma

How To Use Your Feet When Working Cattle
Winston Hansma explains when to use your feet whilst working cattle and why you need to use your feet...