Western Horse Training in Iola, Texas (Grimes County)

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At 4M Horse training, our motto is "patience over persistence" and our goal is to train a horse that you will love to ride forever.

From colt starting to problem solving, whether you want a performance edge or just a trail riding horse, we will work with your horse on a daily basis to achieve the desired goal.
We are proud to be a part of the APHA trainer sale program. Benefiting the foundation's youth scholarship and development program.... See More

Certified 45 yrs experienced riding instructor
with safety as primary importance teaching children and adults how to work and deal with the horse from the ground to riding the horse teaching with if you ever own a how what it takes to deal with them from nutrition,to daily care, to saddling and riding,from bathing to trailer loading,horse shoeing and vets> we cover all aspects including training of your horse
We use a one on one approach so you get more for your money and don't get lost in the group also assuring safety around the horses
We specialize in the timid rider or those that have never worked around a horse... See More

What is our mission?
To simplify Western Dressage concepts and methods to help you to become more effective with your horse.

To teach you the “How” and “Why” of movements and exercises so you can ride independently and effectively.

To give you a clear, consistent, step-by-step, non technical, uncomplicated road-map to follow.

To break down concepts into bite-sized, understandable pieces.
To teach and clarify how your aids influence your horse.
To teach and clarify how to “test” if your work is correct.
To teach and clarify the aids for every movement and exercise.
To teach you how to structure a ride and prioritize what to work on.
To teach you how to eliminate resistance and develop softness instead.
To teach and clarify how to ride Western Dressage tests.... See More

Foundation Training for Safety and Control, Performance Enhancement, Problem Solving and Rider Confidence Isuues, Halter Breaking and Ground Work, Colt Starting, Swimming Lessons, Trailer Loading. Private Hourly Lessons, 30/ 60/90 Day In-House Training, Clinics. All Riding Disciplines and Breeds. Trailer-ins welcome! Insured. TRAINING * LESSONS * SALES... See More

What is Working Equitation?

At the international level, WE is a four-phase sport which combines the art and disciplines of classical dressage with the agility and control required when working horses in the field (ranch horse).

Based on the traditional horsemanship used on continental cattle farms in Europe, the horse and rider are tested on their skill, speed, and accuracy. The sport began as a competition in Italy in 1996 and has since gained popularity worldwide in countries including Portugal, Spain, Mexico and France.

The four-phase competitions are ridden entirely with only one hand on the reins in the walk and canter. They comprise an advanced dressage test, followed by an obstacle course, judged on style. Competitors are then required to ride a timed obstacle course judged on speed with a final element consisting of a cattle-penning test.

At the local level in USA, there are three phases with progressive training levels that allow you to ride with two hands at the walk and trot.... See More