What you can expect from 30 days training of a previously unridden horse:
The horse can be ridden at a walk, trot and canter on command in the round pen. In the initial 30 days the horse will understand backing up, turning and stopping cues. A horse with 30 days training is still unpredictable and not considered a "seasoned" horse and could very well still be capable of bucking, spooking and picking up bad habits if the rider is not experienced with young horses. The progress of each horse will vary depending on its temperament, maturity and breeding.
What you can expect from 60 days training:
In the second month the horse will continue perfecting the skills learned in the first 30 days. Repetition is the key for the young horse to grasp the solid groundwork necessary to move on to more complex maneuvers in the future.
The horse begins riding outside the round pen and on the trail. The horse will learn to side pass and begins to attain the coordination needed to gather himself for more collected movement in his gaits, and to improve transitions (changing from one gait to another)
What you can expect from 90 days Training:
The third month of training, again, focuses on reinforcing all the training in the first 60 days. The more riding a young horse gets, the less likely his training will become "undone". This is a period of time that we like to bring the horse and rider together. It is highly recommended that the owner begin riding the horse while the trainer assists by teaching the rider the cues the horse is accustomed to and the horse’s tendencies.
We encourage prospective clients to come and see our training program and meet our trainers. Please feel free to contact us to set up an appointment.