Western Horse Training in Somis, California (Ventura County)

Cutting Horse Training
Cow Horse Training

At Rhinestar Performance Horses, we are fully dedicated to the horses we train and our equine owners.
We specialize in Western Pleasure training and Horsemanship for serious minded adults, amateur and youth. Our program begins with giving you the tools that bring you respect and trust with your equine partner. One of the most important elements we provide is our Natural Horsemanship training which teaches respect and helps to create a safe environment. Secondly, our trainers begin the riding process in order to get the horse to move the five main body parts and bring their training up to an intermediate level. Thirdly, we integrate you; giving you the ability to ride and move the five body parts. Finally, we also have the five C’s: building your Confidence, Correct balance, Coordination, Connection between horse and rider, and Communication skills you’ll need to properly ride.
We also work to develop and teach beginners and young children to be safe and confident riders. We have the background of being in 4-H from a young age to a young adult. We are very aware of the thought processes of children that want to learn and grow in this field. We are fully prepared for children and young adults that want to be able to take it to the next level and those that may even want to become trainers themselves.
We offer starting young horses from the ground up, and will provide the training to make a well broke horse, all the way to a completely finished horse. At Rhinestar, while your horse is in our training program, rest assured that they will receive the best possible care we can offer. We believe that, by treating your horses as athletes, their bodies demand a nutritionally balanced diet as well as a preventive health care program. We offer both nutrition and Chiropractic, Osteopath, Acupuncture and Equine massage from our veterinarian and equine health partners that are the very best in the industry.
We have the knowledge and experience of over 23 years of training horses and in showing as well. Our passion is training horses and teaching those who have the passion and desire to learn and grow with these magnificent animals.

We would love the opportunity to work with you and your equine partner to help you achieve your goals. Please call us for a free consultation and we would love to share with you what our program entails.... See More

FIRST HOOFPRINTS INTRODUCES CORSEBACK RIDING- CORE STRENGTHENING ON HORSEBACK! First Hoofprints is now offering affordable horse training services from our ranch in Moorpark, & offering mobile services throughout Ventura county. Specialize in training methods using a fusion of hand/leg cues & body language between both English and Western riding styles. Specializing in all aspects of pleasure and trail, as well as starting young horses, refresher courses, desensitizing, conditioning, and modification of behavioral quirks. All breeds and styles welcome. First Hoofprints also offers affordable riding lessons from our ranch in Moorpark, & offering mobile services throughout Ventura County- all students are welcome. Specialize in confidence building & connecting rider with horse for a more enjoyable riding experience. Visit www.firsthoofprints.com for more information or email
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As featured on RFDTV Steve Boyles Natural Horsemanship offers colt/filly starting and problem solving. Steve has been recognized all over the US for his amazing ability with horses and his effective communication techniques. Steve currently offers training for horses and their owners, clinics, private lessons and mobile training. Whether you have a problem horse or are looking for better communication with your equine partner we can help!... See More

Specializing in several different disciplines and is experienced in hunters, jumpers, western pleasure, horsemanship, equitation, trail, western riding, reining and saddle seat. From beginners including small children to advanced adults.

Here at Rick Baer Training Stables, we offer an established PROFESSIONAL western horseback riding lesson & horse training program. Having over 30 years of proven performance & experience is what sets us apart from many other western training programs. Our barn is a full service performance horse training facility specializing but not limited to, the exciting equestrian sport of Reining. We start colts/fillies for many equestrian professionals and also work on correcting problematic horses. Our assistant trainers/instructors are true horseman, highly skilled & trained with life-long horsemanship experience. We value the importance of giving you a solid foundation & avoiding the creation of bad habits. We teach you everything from the fundamental basics, to fine tuning & honing the skills of the seasoned rider. Our accomplished lesson horses are sweet natured with an abundance of Reining/Showmanship/Western Riding show experience, thereby helping to provide the optimum results for you the rider. In our lesson program we work on a one-on-one basis customizing your individual needs.
Whether you are wanting some fun & recreation, a man following your Cowboy dreams, an actor or stuntman building your portfolio, the young child starting a riding career, A student aspiring to train towards attaining an equestrian college scholarship, an individual training to show competitively or just simply gaining your own personal best.
It is our goal to help give you the skill set needed to create & build a safe, sound, soft handed, talented and confident rider. We want you to be challenged and to gain an understanding ofand create an effective yet subtle communication between you and the horse. However, most importantly we want you to have fun! With dedication and hard work, we’ll have you quiet in your seat, perfecting your lead changes, loping in patterns, doing roll-backs, spinning AND the adrenaline pumpingslide-stops.
We will provide our CHAMPION lesson horses,or you may use your own, when in training with “Rick Baer Training Stables”. We can also help guide & assist you in finding a horse for lease or purchase.

We naturally encourage a strong sense of team ethic here at RBTS and we are proud to have such a loyal, wonderful, fun & supportive “Barn Family”!... See More