Western Horse Training in Newark, Illinois (Kendall County)

Kaylee Kapraun is a full time reining horse trainer, clinician and riding instructor located in Metamora, Illinois. After time spent in Texas riding with legendary horsemen and women, Kaylee is currently accepting a limited number of horses for training as well as clients looking to better their horsemanship skills. Kaylee uses reining FUNdimentals to educate both horse and rider. Horses in training with Kaylee learn to be soft, confident, and responsive to rider's aids. Reining, Ranch Pleasure, Colt Starting, Problem Horses, and Sale fitting are her specialties. Kaylee teaches riding lessons, both private and group. Different types of clinics are being scheduled with Kaylee across the country for 2016. Smart Sanlena Fox is owned, ridden and successfully shown by Kaylee. This great minded reining Stallion stands at JR Stable in Metamora, Il. This year, Kaylee will be competing in an Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, TX.... See More

After living out in Colorado for the past five years training mustangs and various other breeds, I am returning to Lake County and open for new projects!

With over ten years of training and eighteen of riding experience, I specialise in colt starting and problem horses, but I'm also a skilled all-around rider open for tune-ups and exercise rides. I have personally done everything from pleasure, to barrel racing, to show jumping, to competitive trail/endurance, so whatever you have I can work with!

I use natural horsemanship methods for both English and Western horses to encourage willingness and partnership. I'm currently asking $20/hr (plus mileage fees) and I will be back in the area as of 18 August, so give me a call or an e-mail and let's set up a consultation! Ask for Kelli.... See More