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| When it comes to the training of your horse, finding the right trainer can be a daunting and frustrating task. Here at Powder View Stables we believe in building the absolute best foundation for any horse we work with, whether that horse is going on the be a trail mount or a competitive athlete. First and foremost we believe the foundation that all horses are trained on should consist of the following building blocks- Rhythm, Suppleness, Contact, Impulsion, Straightness, and Collection. These concepts are referred to as the Training Scale and we throughly believe that following these guidelines and allowing the horse to progress naturally through them makes them a successful and content partner. We are not all about quick fixes, the latest bit, or gadget to try to "make" your horse accomplish a task. We believe in preparing the horse and then giving the rider the tools to help the two of them preform at their best ability. We find that by following the training scale, and allowing the horse to succeed and progress at their own pace makes for a healthier, happier, animal. At Powder View Stables we instill in our horses the absolute best ground manners and respect by supplementing our training with natural horsemanship and actual horse herd techniques. By doing so we gain the animal's respect and trust. We are firm believers in building a partnership with the horses we train and then want to help the owner of that horse be successful as well. Most of all we are not a training factory, we take the time to assess each and every horse, listen to the owners goals for the horse, and then take the steps to achieve that goal. Please Inquire for pricing on training! Please contact us for further information on training for your horse! We accept horses here at our farm and at other local barns for training. |
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| Riders of ALL disciplines will find benefit from tried and tested training techniques that have been in practice for centuries, in other words Dressage. Many people hear the word Dressage and think of a strict rigorous training program, with big horses, big movement, and lots of technical details. In fact Dressage translates to training in French, and essentially this is what we are doing every time we touch our horses. Rather than try to make each horse fit into a mold, we cater our training and lesson program to benefit the horse and rider to the best of their ability. Clients often find their horses are more engaged, supple, light, through their back, and on the bit. They will carry themselves in a more correct frame and do so not by being forced there but by being taught to carry themselves. Which in turn makes the rider seem like they are doing nothing to influence the horse preform this way. This is the ultimate goal whether you are planning on going down centerline or riding a western horsemanship class. We use our methods to better horse and rider, and make them a success, whether that be in the show ring or on the trail! The lesson program at Powder View Stables was created with the amateur and youth rider in mind. We strive to cater a lesson program to meet each students needs and personal goals. All beginning riders start with the basics of horsemanship and dressage, also they will be taught many aspects of horse care and actually be prepared for horse ownership. As the riders progress through the levels different disciplines may be chosen depending on the desires of the student. We currently accept students that ride Dressage from Intro to 2nd level, we accept all levels of Hunt Seat, and Jumping riders as well. Of course we can't forget anyone who wants to learn to ride western! Western riders find that our dressage basics will help establish a more balanced seat, and a better partnership with their horse! We strive to make the complicated theories and topics simple, and want to make each ride a safe and fun one! All lessons are conducted by Andrea Cole our CHA (certified horsemanship association) Certified Instructor! Andrea is certified Level 4 English riding and Level 2 Western riding. Prices for 2009-2010 45 Minute Private Lesson at Powder View Stables - $35.00 45 Minute Private Lesson at Your Facility-$40.00* 30 Minute Ground Lesson (no riding)- $20.00 Fees for Horse Shows Coaching @ a show- $40.00* Competing on a PVS Horse- $ 50.00 Day (includes coaching and hauling up to 20 miles)* Competing your horse for you- $35.00 Day plus class fees* * Andrea will travel 15 miles away from our farm here in Raymond, any distance farther than that will have a fuel charge added to it. Please Inquire. |
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