Our Training Program
Every horse member of our herd, gypsy cob or otherwise, receives individualized nutrition, therapy and training. Besides the breeding program, training is at the heart of Spirit. Programs are tailored to each individual horse and focus on basic ground manners, starting and development under saddle and show ring preparation.
Trainer’s Corner
Training with Principles
A primary aim of horse training is to create a predictable animal that is useful and enjoyable to be around. However, when a unique person trains a unique horse, it is almost oxymoronic to suppose that the outcome of the training could be predictable.
Easy Training of Foals
Foals are cute, high energy, and very trainable. The same principles apply to training older, naive horses as to training foals, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind because
Handling Foals
When a foal is born, it is so tempting to get right in there. We want to help the mother, make sure the baby is well, and even start training it right
The 10 First Principles of Horse Training
Through scientific study of how horses learn, the methods and techniques that allow for effective, successful training of horses have been distilled into ten basic principles. Every good horse person uses these
Training Horses and Relationships
Building successful relationships for training Horses are a blessing. Their patient presence has made a difference to countless lives. The therapeutic benefits for children and adults working with horses is undeniable,
