| Training
Starting a horse,
whether the horse is young or old, requires consistency and gentle
leadership. We recommend a minimum of 6 weeks for basic training, or 3 weeks for
conditioning of a horse that is already trained to walk trot and
canter on command.
At a minimum of 6 weeks
basic training, your horse learns to be respectful on the ground, how to
move away from pressure applied to each part of its body, and how to
balance himself at the walk, trot,
and canter on the correct lead - your horse will carry himself
properly and have the correct balance and muscles he needs to carry
you before we ever get on and ride.
The horse also learns how
to take direction and listen to the lightest cues. All ground training transfers
into the saddle where we
instill from the saddle the lessons learned from the ground. We encourage you to be
involved in the training process (included in the training fee) so you and your horse can become a
team and really make a strong connection.
Continued training at
C2R after the minimum of 6 weeks ensures a solid
foundation for your horse and allows us to fine-tune cues,
encourage a proper head
set, and develop light cues under saddle.
Because
we don't have an indoor arena and the overhead costs that go with
it, C2R can keep our fees reasonable. For a horse that has
never been trained, we recommend a full 6 weeks of training and you
will need to continue the work once the horse goes home to ensure a
solid foundation. For a horse that just needs conditioning, we
recommend a full 3 weeks of training. Some horses may have specific
problems you would like to work on - after a two week
evaluation period, we will determine the length of training needed
to meet your goals and help you stay on track.
The fee includes keeping your horse at our
modest facility, with training on a daily basis including grooming, feed and water, working on ground
control and working towards
saddle training at your horses' individual pace. We move
forward only as fast as the horse learns. While your horse is
at C2R, you are welcome to come and learn with your horse, at no
added fee. We specialize in building a better relationship
between you and your horse.
At least 2 weeks
prior to bringing your horse for training, C2R
recommends that the horse undergo professional
dental examination
for any sharp edges or wolf teeth that could interfere with your
horses' progress in training. Balancing your horses' feet is
another important factor in training - C2R can provide
farrier
service at an additional fee depending upon your horses' individual
needs.
Your horse should be in good health before training
for optimum results - not too
fat, not too thin. All shots must be up to date and the horse
should have been wormed prior to bringing to training. These
simple few requirements will help your horse get the most out of its
time in training.
Call for availability - (231) 258-0973.
Below are just some of the
horses we have trained. |
