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We train horses of all ages for a wide range of reasons and events. Just as with anything else, the basics are the foundation of any learing. We feel that all horses need to know how to walk, trot or gait equivilant, canter on both leads, give their head, stop, back, stand still, and sidepass as their basics. We also like them to lounge, stand tied, clip, load and haul. When we take an unstarted horse for training, we require a minimuim of 3 months to teach these skills to the horse. It rarely takes that long to teach a horse to do these things but it takes that long and longer for the horse to retain these basics and develope them at a refined level of ability. We train in monthly increments for business purposes, as in any business, we need to be able to project income and expenses That is why we charge by the month and training stalls must be reserved in advance. We only take as many horses to train as we can work with ourselves and give enough time to do justice to each horse. We also do different types of horses at certain times of the year. All seasoned show horses come in by Februay and go out later in the year. Unstarted horses come in late in year and we work them all fall and winter. This gives them time for needed rest periods and the time to learn the basic skills in time to make decisions about whether they are show horse material for the next season. If they have that potential then they will remain in training for sometimes years to elevate up the levels and into multipe events. |
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We teach most things from the ground first. We then build upon that from their backs. Our yearlings lead, tie, lounge and pony with a saddle on thier backs long before they are ridden. They are tied or put in pens where they can watch other horses being trained from the time they are weanlings. When good basics have been put into place, later on if problems arise, they can easily be fixed by going back to the basics. Many times horses develope problems with well meaning owners that don't have time or knowledge to handle them properly. If the horse was well trained in the first place it will revert to the good habits in short order with a knowledgeable trainer or handler. That is one of many reasons a new horse owner should always buy a trained horse not a young one to train themselves. |
Horse training should be methodical, consistant, compasionate and interesting to the horse. When started in this manner, they rarely buck or even object. They trust us and can't wait for their turn to be worked with. |
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Not all horses are equally talented or learn at the same rate. Also some types of riding or events take longer to train for than others. There can also be physical set backs that delay training. 2 and 3 year olds grow at unexpected times which can make it seem as though they have forgotten everything they have learned. Communication is the key to a good relationship with your horse as well as your horse trainer. Try to be upfront and honest about your expectations and expect the same from your trainer. We like to have a sit down and talk with all owners before we start training any horse, so we are all on the same page. Feel free to email your question about horse training to us at IBStables@aol.com In addition to our Basic and Show HorseTraining, we do give tune up riding and sometimes do correction of bad habits. These horses are taken on a case by case basis. We also evaluate horses on a shorter term basis and offer consultaions. |
Different horses understand training in different ways. Some training devices can be used but should be used spareingly and with great knowledge. Just because some thing worked well on one horse doesn't mean it will work on another. Even if you are not interested in showing your horse, proper training is your insurance that your horse will always be valued by someone that will give him a good home in the event that you can no longer care for him yourself. |
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We like to start with them young with ground handling,to develope a trusting nature and willing attitude. |
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