Here at the ranch we have change our training program. We our now offering a 60 or 90 day training program. The reason for this is to send horses back with the best start possible for horse and rider.   

With 60 days of training you can expect your horse to do the following:

We like to start horses in a round pen for about 10 days. By doing this we can accomplish the following things:

• Calming them down and allowing them to become comfortable with us.

• Trust; when first working with them we try to develop trust by letting the horses come up to us so we can catch them, instead of going to them.

• Flexibility; horses are able to flex and soften their entire bodies, from head to tail.

• Saddling; we get them comfortable with being saddled and with the feel of the saddle.

• Riding; finally, we will ride them in the round pen if ready. If they are not ready, we may do more ground work or pony them out of the pen.

    We always ride our horses OUTSIDE the round pen and in the wide open. We believe that horses LEARN faster and BETTER out in the open. When outside we like to:

• Get them to move out and be able to travel in all 3 gaits.

• Give them a job like chasing cows, work under a twirling rope and such

• The base of the 60 day training, including calming the horse, trust, flexibility, saddling, and riding.

• Confidence; your horse will gain more confidence on his feet from being rode for 60 days in and outside of the round pen.

• Experience; your horse will be exposed to cattle and the terrain of our area
  handling; easier handling for you and your horse, your horse will be more comfortable with the bit and with that comes more ease with reining, stopping, and changing gaits.

When you get your horse back after 60 days we like the horses to stand when you saddle and mount, turn both directions, stop and back up, and do these things very well. Horses with this good foundation can do just about anything, but you must remember most horses after 60 days are still colts, not finished horses. A horse started with 60 days has a great foundation. The 60 day training program allows for you and your horse to better understand each other. Your horse will better understand what you want from him and this will allow you a better riding experience. 

We also do arena work. If horses are not ready for outside riding we will take them to an arena just for the horses safety and ours. We can do training on all types of rodeo horses. The following training can be done: roping, steer wrestling, or any other event you would like. Trail horses can also be trained. I have worked at badlands trail rides, guiding trail rides, for 9 years, giving me the knowledge of what it takes for a horse to be a good trail horse.

Rates for the 2009 year are as listed. We offer the 60 day training program for $1200 or the 90 day program for $1700. We also ride broke horses for any reason for $25 a ride. All prices include hay and oats for feed, If you would like to feed something special you must supply it. If you have any questions about what we do please call or email. Also start thinking of 2010 &2011 riding seasons spots are booking fast! Thanks