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Training objectives (horse and rider):

Horse Training:

Questions to be answered:

1. Is my horse a trail horse?
2. Is it my goal to show the horse?
3. To what extent do I want my horse trained?
4. Trailer Loading?
5. Softness of the bit? (giving to the bit)
6. Hip control?
7. Speed control?
8. Side passing?
9. Obstacle work?
10. Calm down control?
11. Easy "tacking up"?
12. Ground tying?
13. Better stops? (without harsh pullback of reins)
14. Rider training and safety?
15. Shoulder control?
16. Better manners? (respect from your horse)
17. Controlled backing of the horse?
18. Connecting reins to feet?
19. Connecting reins to hip?
20. Connecting reins to shoulder?
21. Connecting reins to head? (collection and control)
22. Better gate transitions?

My objective is to train the horse and rider to be more confident and safe during a ride. 

To participate in my education program the rider must have a horse.  This horse can be broke or unbroken.  The minimum time allotted to the training of a horse and rider is generally 30 days.  (However, it could be less depending on the horse and owner objectives)

Each horse will be worked with for 2 - 3 hours each day, or a total of 8 - 10 hours each week.

Each owner must commit to spending the some of the horse training period so that the rider is able to ride the trained horse.

My arena is limited to 3 stalls.  All horses will be trained by myself. NO EXCEPTIONS.

For the safety of your horse each horse must be fitted with Professional boots (both).  These can be purchased on site if needed.

All horses should be fitted with a John Lyons designed bit (a full cheek snaffle with bar).  These can be purchased on site if needed.

Clinics:

Clinics can be 1. 2. 3 or 5 day duration.

Capacity of the clinic is dictated by the room available at planned arena.

Price of clinic is dictated by the size of arena.

The schedule for clinics is constantly changing.  To get current information on clinic  schedule please call the office. 

Participation:  For the safety of horse and rider the minimum age for riders is 9 yrs old. 

Off-Site Training:

$35 per hour with .50 cents per mile for mileage

Two  and Three Day Clinics:

Minimum participants is 5 riders

Fee for horse and rider  $150 per day     

One Day Clinic:

Minimum participants is 5

Fee for horse and rider $150 per day

Spectator Fee:

$40.00 per day regardless of age

Horse Training Fee:

$250 per week

Guaranteed 8—10 hours of training per week

No Video Taping Allowed during any clinics

If you would like to coordinate a clinic at your arena, fair, school or special event in or out of Illinois please give the office a call. 

Please keep in mind there will be other reasonable fees related to travel and accommodations in addition to the clinic fee costs. 

Clinic curriculum can and will be adjusted to accommodate client needs and wants.   

 Symposiums:  Watch for upcoming events.