And if we have a good time while learning about horses, well, what can be
wrong with that? We believe that we are ALL still learning....from the
Trainer and Owner of the ranch to the Students taking lessons...all of us
are scholars of the Equine species. No question is ever dumb or stupid, and
a new fact or horse theory - when uncovered - is shared by everyone. To
better understand and be able to successfully work with these huge creatures
we call horses is a goal...and a gift...
In this educational process, we offer:
1. Riding Lessons (see Training page)
2. Clinics -
a. Basic Horsemanship - Care, Working around horses, beginning horse back
riding
b. Feeds and Proper Feeding - How to feed your horse correctly and avoid
serious health problems
c. Trailering Your Horse - The "right" way to load your horse so they will
willingly get in on their own. Includes Starting young horses loading.
d. Pulling Your Trailer - Get over your fear of pulling your trailer. Hands
on learning how to pull, back up, etc.
e. Emergency Procedures - Emergencies happen to both people and horses. Learn
when it is serious enough to require immediate attention and when it can
wait. Also learn "what" to do while waiting for a Vet or ambulance. Basic
First aid included.
f. Show Grooming - Whether you want to show or just keep your horse looking
great, learn the basics of grooming your horse and keeping him looking good.
g. Gymkhana Eventing - "How" to run barrels and poles. Learn the event
patterns.
h. Working with Colts - Learn how to start your horse off right so that each
step of his training goes smoothly.
i. Problem Solving - Based on a behavioral approach, learn how to break bad
habits and build good ones.
3. Field Trips - we take our students to other facilities and equine
activities to get a broader view of the horse world in general.
4. Beach Rides - What would riding be if we couldn't have fun?????
5. Gymkhana Competitions (barrel racing) - monthly
6. Team Penning Practices and Competitions (working with cattle)
7. Horse Shows
.........................but the emphasis is ALWAYS on enjoying the
experience and learning, rather than winning. Everyone works as a team, not an individual, and whether we win or
lose in the ribbons, we cheer each other on. Our greatest rewards are in the "experience".
We also work with local Schools, Home School Programs, FFA and 4H Groups with lessons and clinics on various topics. Want YOUR school to be involved? Email us!
