TRAINING________________________________

In an effort to make a better mannered, more responsive partner in the future, foals are handled from birth and taught ground manners from the very beginning.  We teach them to be led on a loose rope and to move out with the handler and to respond to voice commands.   They are expected to move away from pressure, to back up when asked, and to have their feet and ears handled.  We find that all of this early training is very beneficial in later training under saddle.

Training progresses utilizing the training pyramid, the building blocks to a strong, fit horse who is capable of doing the necessary movements to advance up the levels.  During their training they are exposed to many different noises and distractions, including two border collies who delight in running around the outside of the outdoor arena at warp speed.  The result of these efforts is an eager, athletic horse able to keep calm despite outside pressures and interruptions. 

  WARMBLOODS?

  




Why choose a Dutch Warmblood type of horse over any other breed? Click on the History page to discover a bit of background on these gentle steeds with the fluid movements.