Training

For horses that are already broke to ride and currently riding, but need polishing.

• Problem-solving
• Groundwork
• Trailer loading
• Desensitizing
• Stops
• Leg Cues
• Leads
• Flexibility
• Softness
• Gait consistency and collection

Preparing horses for a life of success begins early. Halter breaking, handling, desensitizing, and ground work prepare weanlings and yearlings for a calm, relaxed, and successful first saddling and ride as a two-year old. Prior to saddling and riding, colts learn all of the basics and more:

• Lunging
• Trailer loading
• Standing Tied
• Hobbling
• Laying down
• Lateral flexion
• Side-passing to rail, fence, mounting block
• Ponying
• Ground driving
• Sacking out

Once your colt is riding, they learn the basics needed to be sent off for specialized training.

Restarting is for horses that have had years off from riding, or have an unknown riding history. These horses are restarted from the ground up with a similar training program as the colt starting package.

An evaluation prior to the start of training is required. All training packages progress at the horse's individual pace and are structured to each horse's specific needs. A minimum of 30 days is required, but 90 days is recommended. All packages include a one hour lesson weekly (either with our lesson horses, or your horse in training--based on you&your horse's level of readiness). We believe that it is imperative long-term for the owner to be involved in their horse's training and not only see the process, but also be involved in it if possible.