Who we are. . .
Arthur and I believe horsemanship is more than a skill — it’s a lifelong pursuit to be better than we were yesterday. Every colt we start, every cow we doctor, every saddle we throw is one more chance to do things right — to become a true, dependable hand.
We don’t cut corners or chase fads. We ride with deep respect for the old Californio traditions that came before us. For the stock we handle, and for the horses that carry us. We believe in developing the horse that’s in front of us, not forcing him into a mold. We believe cattle should be worked quietly, horses should be given a fair deal, and students should leave here with more knowledge, more confidence, and more respect for the life they’ve stepped into.
2Rein is built on the idea that good horses make good hands — and good hands make good horses. This is our craft, our livelihood, and our way of giving back to a tradition that shaped us.
Arthur Beaudelot
Arthur grew up in France, starting out as a classical rider long before he ever threw a leg over a stock saddle. His early years gave him a foundation in balance, precision, and patience — lessons he still carries into his work today.
Curiosity and a hunger to learn pulled him across continents, where he spent years working as a cowpuncher, starting colts, and learning the gritty realities of ranch life. He has worked large ranches in Argentina, doctored cattle on horseback, and trained in professional reining facilities in Europe.
Arthur’s horsemanship is quiet, thoughtful, and shaped by a lifetime of studying the horse. Whether he’s teaching a clinic or starting a colt, his goal is always the same — to create a willing, confident partner while preserving the traditions that built good horsemen.
Ashley Willmarth
Ashley was born in rural Wisconsin, but left the Midwest as soon as she graduated — chasing horses and big country out West. She started colts and worked with problem horses for two decades, many of them fresh from auction lots or mustang pens. Those horses — the tough ones, the troubled ones — shaped her horsemanship and taught her patience, timing, and grit.
She’s worked as a wilderness guide in the Bob Marshall and the Wilderness areas of Wyoming — packing large strings of mules into the backcountry and navigating in grizzly country. She then worked as a head trainer in Argentina working alongside gauchos, doctored cattle on Canadian feedlots and ranches, and studied equine nutrition with DVM Kellon. It’s not the normal route but it’s hers.
Today, Ashley’s mission is simple: to pass along what she’s learned. She believes in building horses with solid foundations, teaching people how to handle stock with feel, and keeping the old ways of horsemanship alive for anyone willing to learn.
“A good horse can save your life out there. Handle them right. Take the proper time and approach to prepare them and it can mean the difference between living to see another day and things coming to an unexpected end. Treat your horse unfairly and he has no reason to watch out for you.”
- Ashley
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