Training

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Although this is classified as colt starting, I accept any age horse between the ages of 2 and 20 years old. I also accept any breed, height, etc. for this type of training. Colt starting is available in 30, 60, and 90 days, although I typically recommend at least 60 days for colt starting. The horse must be physically and mentally prepared for training, meaning I won't accept underweight or starved horses, or horses who have previous trauma. While colt starting, I teach:  

• extensive groundwork and manners, including but not limited to, giving to gentle pressure, lunging, tying, grooming, trailer loading, saddling, etc.  
• extensive desensitizing, including but not limited to, dogs, cats, ATVs, cars, drills, etc.  
• how to take a saddle and mount calmly  
• w/t/c both leads in and out of the round pen  
• stop and backup under saddle  
• possibility for more depending on the length of training, including introduction to barrel work

My groundwork training program is completely customizable and is open to all ages, breeds, heights, etc including young fillies and colts(6 months and up), or older rescue horses. This is commonly used as a precursor or "prep" before sending the horse to be saddle broke. Groundwork is only available in 30 days. Groundwork includes but is not limited to: 

•  Lunging, giving to light pressure, flexing, yielding hindquarters and forequarters, backing and leading respectfully  
• Trailer loading, grooming, tying, and optional to be saddled  
• Extensive desensitizing, including but not limited to, dogs, cats, ATVs, cars, drills, etc. 
•  Ground driving and more depending on the owner

I offer barrel work for horses who have had at least 90 days of riding under saddle. I prefer the horse to be loping circles, neck reining, and yielding to leg pressure, however I am happy to teach anything that is not known. I emphasize slow work, and prioritize the basics before I add speed. I have quality ground to work barrels in year round. Barrel work includes but is not limited to: 

•  Introduction to the barrel pattern at w/t/c
• Rating at the barrel and turning their nose in
• Calmly entering and exciting the arena
• Not overwokring the pattern

My sale prep program will utilize the time available to get the horse fit and at a healthy weight, with good muscle, and good skin and coat condition. Sale prep is only available in 30 days. Included in sale prep is: 

•  current conformation photos and all photos needed for sale(NOT professional photos)  
• Consistent riding and groundwork to get the horse in shape and ready for their new home  
• OPTIONAL: marketing and sale of the horse through the 30 days, then continuing an off-site consignment(see pricing page) after 30 days, if applicable.  On-site consignment is 7% of listing price. If the horse is sold off-site after the 30 days, payment is 5% of listing price

Tune-ups are for horses who have previously been ridden, but have had time off. The horse must be in correct physical and mental condition to start training, they must not be underweight. The horse also cannot have had any dangerous or aggressive habits when being ridden or since he/she has had time off. Tune-ups come in 30, 60, and 90 days. Tune-ups consist of the same training that colt starting consists of, with the possibility to pursue certain areas of training more depending on the horse and owner.  ​