Western Horse Training in Petaluma, California (Sonoma County)

Professional Working Cow/ Rope Horse Trainer.

Located in the Napa Valley area. I am 26 years old and have been training horses and people for the last 14 years. I have professionally trained cutting, reining cow horses, barrel horses, started colts and worked with problem horses . I am a money earner in NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA. My training program specializes in all aspects of western riding with an emphasis on cutting, reining and starting colts. I work with all levels of riding and all ages. Training takes place in both the arena and on the trail with lots of hills and cattle . Now that the weather is getting warmer it is the perfect time to get your horse and yourself trained, tuned up, or conditioned for your summer enjoyment. Pasture and stalls available. Lessons 7 days a week in Pope Valley (Napa) . Lesson horses and leased horses available. Horses for sale as well!! Now accepting clients at the Rocking MK Ranch!!! Call or e mail for information and references. E-mail com Or visit WWW.CCHorseTraining.com... See More

2/11/2012 TRAIL SKILLS CLINICS:
These clinics are specifically designed to cover the BASIC skills you’ll need to become a more confident rider and to lead your horse through a safe, pleasurable and rewarding trail ride. Each clinic can build on the skills learned in prior clinics.

Informal Class and ground work (9:00-12:00)
Each clinic session will begin with an informal “class” covering:
~ Mental skills- self talk, focus, muscle relaxation
~ What makes a good trail horse- personality, education,
conformation.
~ Equipment and Rider Attire- Tack and clothing
~ Basic Nutrition- Horse and Human
~ Ground work and mounted skills

Mounted Skill Instruction (1:00- 3:00)
Following the informal class and ground work I will concentrate on mounted skill instruction. It will focus on confidence, and safe riding practices used both on and off the trails. During each session obstacles will be added to “challenge” you and your horse’s new skills learned that day. We will also cover things that may “pop” up in the clinic, i.e. agitated/nervous horse/rider... See More