Training at HHH Facilities
Our 6 week/10 week Training Program
At Healing Hooves Horsemanship we take your horse’s training very seriously. Safety is our highest priority for both you and your horse. During your horse’s training we work on desensitizing your horse to many different objects, sights, sounds (ect.) both on the ground and in the saddle. we personalize a training program individualized to your horse’s issue(s) and your goals. we will help you and your horse overcome these issues. we will work with you to understand why these problems developed and to establish good habits that will strengthen the relationship and bond between you and your horse. Because we believe in working with not just the horse, but the rider/owner as well, we require you to take a lesson with me before your horse leaves training. This is included in the training cost and is no extra charge to you. This is to ensure that when your horse leaves they will have a higher probability to retain the training that was provided. Also, you will have the knowledge and confidence to maintain their level of training.
Horses that are in our program for both 6 and 10 weeks will be given an extra week of time at HHH. This allows us to guarantee that your horse can get the required training while allowing for off days due to weather and scheduling conflicts.
Why 6 weeks, instead of 30 days?
In our experience, especially with tune up horses. A horse that has bad habits ingrained in their mind, takes time to be able to "reprogram" those bad habits, back into good habits. In the traditional 30 days training, you have very little time (after taking the necessary time, each horse needs to break down the walls of the bad habits) to really engrain and rebuild those new good habits in their mind, before they go back to their owner and potentially start testing the new rider to see if they can go back to their old "easier" habits. That is why 6 weeks is the minimum amount of time to give your horse the mental and physical education they need to get those good habits ingrained and cemented in their minds, for a more permanent fix.
Benefits of 10 weeks
To continue that education, and keep advancing your horse to an even higher and more enjoyable level. we offer a 10 week program as well. During this program, your horse grows and matures into their newly relearned good habits. Their confidence is boosted, and deeper ingrained as well. we have time to expose them to even more stimulants and experiences. When you get your horse back from this 10 week program you will be ready to conquer trails, shows, or any other goal you may have. Contact us today to talk about your goals and book your training spot in our program!
Pricing
Board- $14 per day
Training- $1262/6 weeks
$2020/10 weeks
Total- $1850/6 weeks
$3000/10 weeks
There is a $300 Deposit required at time of booking to reserve your spot that is non-refundable, but goes towards your full training amount. we also require that your horse be up to date on vaccinations and a fresh hoof trim to allow for optimal comfort and training progress for your horse.
How We Train
During your horse’s stay, full care is provided. Horses are kept in a dry lot or run, either alone or with other horses. They are provided with free choice hay of alfalfa/hay mixture, or grass hay depending on availability, with a hay net to encourage natural grazing habits, while preventing overeating. Free choice hay helps prevent added stress and ulcers while providing many other health benefits. This is especially important while your horse is adjusting to their new environment and training routine. They will be grained if necessary. Horses will have access to minerals, shelter, and an unlimited water source. If special grain or supplements are required for your horse, We kindly ask that you supply those and they will be fed accordingly. Owners are kept up to date with photos, videos, and progress reports. You are always welcome to stop in and see the progress with your horse! Horses are worked up to 5 days a week, at a pace that fits their physical and mental capabilities.
We Can Help With
- Ground work
- Respectfulness on the ground and in the saddle
- Desensitizing
- Building a better relationship between you and your horse
- Riding (softness, responsiveness, good stops, backing, light off of legs and in the bridle)
- Building confidence within your horse
- Putting on miles, both in the arena, and out in the open/on the trail
- Riding exposure in many different areas and situations.
- Overcoming bad habits
What to bring with your horse to training
-Any Grain/Supplements required for horse.
-Bridle with the bit that the horse is used to being ridden in.
-Saddle/pad is optional (I do like to ensure a good fit so that I can rule out any behavior issues due to tack fit) but if you need it during the time he is here you don't have to leave it.
-Any Blankets or fly gear (boots/mask)
that you have for your horse depending on time of year.
-Halter/lead rope. Preferably a rope halter with knots over the nose. If you do not have one, we sell them and will custom fit one while your horse is in training.