Ricky Piggott Bio
Growing up in the middle of No Mans Land’s or in the far west end of the Oklahoma Panhandle, Ricky Piggott was almost secluded from the rest of the world as a young man. Two hours from the nearest city, and before internet and cell phones. Ricky started working on Ranches and in preconditioning yards at a very young age. His earliest memories of learning how to train a horse was a VHS tape of Ray Hunt when he was about 12 years old. Becoming a clinician was the last thing Ricky thought he would ever be a part of. “It always seemed like there were more experienced horseman to learn from, and I still feel like I’m a student of the horse.” Early on his ambition was to become a Horseman and train horses for the public. But Now Ricky feels the importance of not only training horses, but sharing his compassion for the horse, and play a role in keeping the heritage of horsemanship and the Western Way of Life alive. Ricky’s Daughters Charlee, and Colbi Piggott have fallen into the footsteps of their Dad. Both daughters work alongside him daily, training and showing at the Stock Horse of Texas Versatility Ranch Horse Shows, and NRCHA CowHorse Shows. Ricky’s Daughters have expanded his ability to communicate Horsemanship and Showmanship in and out of the arena. “With out Charlee and Colbi I would just be another horse trainer on the block, but they have given me the platform to become a clinician and communicator of horsemanship.”
“As I continue to raise my own level of horsemanship every day, I now work even more on my ability to communicate with others to better their horsemanship as well. My and two daughters, Charlee and Colbi have given me a great opportunity to become a well understood Cowhorse clinician, Showmanship Coach, Horsemanship Instructor, and Western Way of Life Enthusiast. They both have taken what I have taught them and have raised their level of horsemanship, showmanship and work ethics, leaps and bounds.
My relationship with Jesus Christ is the upmost important part of my life to go along with my marriage and family. I have always had the dream of my family working alongside me training, ranching, showing horses, and enjoying the western way of life. Charlee is 16 years old and Colbi is 13 years old, they have always been right there with me whether I was making a drive penning cattle, showing horses, or starting a two-year-old colt. My beautiful wife, Kelsey, loves cooking for all of us from her kitchen indoors, or outdoors over an open fire. She is not only a good cook but an accountant with an MBA who keeps us all in line and our bellies full.
As a true outdoorsman and conservationist, I love the wildlife and National forests.My hobbies include hiking, hunting, packing, and camping out in the National Forest.I have put together my own packing horses and equipment and packed into the high-country multiple times in the past. Some of my fondest memories with my girls is on a pack trip in the Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming.
Ricky has trained several horses that have gone on to be Limited Aged Event Finalist, NFR Team Roping Qualifiers, and NRCHA Bridle Horses. Some horses include the 2020 L1 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, 2021 Jr. AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Top 5 World Finalist, RHAA Finalist and many more NRCHA, NCHA, and AQHA money earners. As an outdoor enthusiast, Ricky also enjoys spending days at a time exploring new country, hunting and packing in National Forest on horseback. Ricky is married to Kelsey Piggott and they have two daughters, Charlee and Colbi. Charlee and Colbi have both become horseman, showing in NRCHA, SHTX, and AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Shows as well. Teaching Charlee and Colbi to Ride, Train, and Show has allowed Ricky to become a Horsemanship Instructor and Coach.
“I never thought I would ever be a Horsemanship Coach or Clinician, but my daughters have proven me wrong. Now, I get more enjoyment out of my family, friends, and clients finding success!” Ricky Piggott