Training Services
“There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going” – Unknown.
The above quote rings especially true when it comes to training horses. For quite some time, we only started and rode our own horses. Recently we’ve opened our doors to the public- to help with their training needs as well. We are now starting colts and putting miles on already started horses.
We use the methods of Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman to give these colts what we believe is the right start in life. We reward every try, and teach the horse to look for the release of pressure. That’s what we feel is important when it comes to making a soft, willing horse.
We provide either pasture or hay for your horse- at no additional charge to you. And we expect that you come ride with us while your horse is in training. There is no additional charge to you to come ride with us while your colt or horse is here.
Our training rates are as follows:
Colts:
$25/ride for a minimum of 30 rides. Those 30 rides may come over a 45-60 day period, because we do have other responsibilities here on the ranch. If your colt is to a place where we can use him for jobs here on the ranch, we absolutely give them that experience. We require half up front, and the remainder at the end, assuming you’re satisfied with how your colt is riding.
Already going horses:
$25/ride. We charge the same for the already going horses as we charge for starting colts, because we basically do a review of the basics with all the going horses. It’s a safety issue for us and for you- as we want your horse to be safer for you when you leave with it, than it was when you got here. We go back and do basic ground-work, and maybe even flag them, rope their feet- often things that are missed when horses are initially started. Sometimes we can breeze through this stage, and if so, we’ll discuss lowering the rate. We require half up front, and the remainder at the end, assuming you’re satisfied.
Barrel Horse training/tuning:
Training- $25/ride for a 45 day minimum.
Tuning- $175/week
Lessons- $35/hour; $175/day
Special rates for clinics. If you’d like to spend a weekend here, let us know.
