Western Horse Training

Horse Training & Riding Lessons – 20+ Years Experience – Laurel, MT

Hi there! I’m Alexis, and I’ve been helping riders build confidence and training horses of all backgrounds for over 20 years. Whether you’ve got a green horse, an off-the-track thoroughbred, a gaited breed, a feral rescue, or a draft—I've worked with them all.

I specialize in:

Foundation training

Colt starting

Tune-ups

Finishing under saddle

Competition prep

I hold a degree in Equine Studies with a focus on Ranch Skills, Colt Starting, Western Equitation, Natural Horsemanship, and Rodeo disciplines.

? Training Programs (at our facility in Laurel, MT)

Halter & Groundwork: $450/month + $300 board

Colt Starting, Tune-Ups, Finishing Under Saddle: $650/month + $300 board

Programs available in 30, 60, 90, or 120-day formats depending on your horse's needs.

? Riding Lessons

$45/lesson + $10 horse/haul-in fee

Lessons held at our property on West 4th Street in Laurel

I also travel to Billings, Molt, and Park City – contact me for travel pricing.

I currently have a few open spots in my training program and lesson schedule.

? Call or text Alexis at
(Texts preferred due to high volume of spam calls)

Thanks for reading – I’d love to hear more about your horse and how I can help!... See More

Would your untrained horse benefit from a month or two of consistent, low stress riding? Maybe your horse needs ridden to increase his stamina in preparation of an upcoming event, but your schedule affords little time for riding? Are you reluctant to trust your horse in the hands of a self proclaimed cowboy, because you have heard one too many horse trainer horror stories of fraud & mistreatment? I am the Gal you have been searching for.

I use a combination of positive reinforcement & low pressure/release training modalities. I invite the horse to engage with our training sessions, allowing for choice. Your horse will feel heard as we work together. The result is a horse that is intrinsically motivated.

For a person to win, it's not necessary for the horse to lose. You should not have to take things away from a horse or break him into fragments in order to train him; rather you should add to the horse. The goal is "making" not "breaking."

I have been training horses for over 20 years. Common training requests:
✓Correctly start young horses under saddle.
✓Get to the root cause of problematic horses & help them resolve their trauma.
✓Fine tune "cues" specific to your riding discipline.
✓Exposure to water crossing, riding on a trail or open fields.
✓Trick training at Liberty [no halter, no ropes] using positive reinforcement (R+) techniques.

I can provide you with a list of references of past clients. They are happy to discuss their training experience .

Price: $800 - month
30 days - training you can trust.
Full board is included - each horse has a private stall which opens to a large grass pasture. They can come in & go outside as they please. High quality grass hay is provided 24/7 in their stall.

I have worked as a Farrier for the past 18 years.

I am the founder of the non profit organization, Equine Eyes. We train miniature guide horses for individuals who are blind. It's the same service that a guide dog provides.????

Text, call or email... I'm always delighted to chat & discuss your horse training needs.
I look forward to meeting you & your horse!... See More

Over 30 years as a professional trainer, and A lifetime of experience of riding western. Mostly on trails, and in plenty of events. I will teach you skills to keep you safe in the saddle. You will learn what to do in an emergency situations BEFORE they ever happen. Many riding instructors in the New England area have never even ridden out side of the ring. Most teach only English and have a western saddle for those that may want to try western riding, but they are not really "western" I have ridden in the cactus covered foothills out West where I was born and raised by a horse trainer. (my mother) and in the heavily wooded rural trails in Upstate NY where I lived for many years. I have put the first rides on over 400 young horses and retrained well over a thousand problem horses. I ridden in many varied places with my own horses that I trained from babies. Places like The coliseum at the Eastern States Expo, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Forest Park Zoo, Belmont Race track. I team pen, do versatility events, mountain trail and compete in Cowboy Mounted Shooting. I've have participated at many events and venues, shooting a gun off the back of my horse. In parades and fairs all over New England. I can teach you to ride if you have never been on a horse. I can enhance your skills no matter what discipline you ride, expert or novice. Need confidence after a bad experience? I can help. We will progress at your speed, and at your level. If you want to stay in the ring we can do that, venture out on our lovely trials, or try your hand at versatility or chasing cows, at a team penning event.
Give me a call if you want to learn from a seasoned pro
$65.00 introductory private hour ground session. (After that $80.00) Riding lessons $85.00 (1/2 hour lesson for ages 5-10 years old $ (50.00) Have your own horse? Bring your horse to my farm $110.00 per hour Need help at your own farm I can travel to you.
These are all private lessons. Licensed and insured. I have helmets if you don't have your own, you must wear riding boots or a shoe/boot with a heel.... See More

Condition out of shape horses, tuneups, restarts, problem solving, fine tuning, calming down reactive/fearful horses, trust and confidence building, desensitization and ground manners, start horses under saddle, consignment horses, barrels/WSCA event patterns, ranch horses, trail horses.

All horses must have proof of vaccines and a current coggins.

“The little details matter a lot to sensitive horses.” I spend the time getting to know them and where they are at mentally so that I can better prepare them for the next steps.... See More

Equine obstacle challenges, ranch riding, western equitation events.

I’m a professional farrier and trainer currently residing in Maple Plain MN. Before deciding to pursue Horseshoeing in my career I trained horses full time in Nebraska, Georgia, and Minnesota. I am currently much more limited on how many training horses or students I will take into my program but do have occasional openings for the right match.
I’ve worked and studied under three different trainers over the years. The first working with “problem” horses, rank horses, and horses that had been deemed dangerous for most people. I also worked for Jason English Show Horses as an assistant trainer, starting colts and preparing them to show as far as AQHA World, NSBA World, AQHA Congress, etc. in Western pleasure, Hunter under saddle, trail, Horsemanship, all around, and ranch pleasure. Multiple horses I trained went on to become AQHA world and Congress title winners. Working in Nebraska, I started colts full time for Arrow A Ranch, and raised and trained barrel horses, rope horses, and all around ranch horses. Multiple of which are currently competing at a pro level.
I offer honesty and professionalism. The care of and best interest of the horse are my number one priority in teaching both horse and rider.
I currently offer hourly sessions with horse and rider, start colts, start horses in the above stated disaplines, show and rodeo horses, and work with ‘troubled’ or problem horses.... See More

Natural horsemanship training. Working to bring back the full bridle horse where softness gets the best results. Relationship building between horse and owner/rider.

Keli Wakeley has been riding and training Western Pleasure horses in South Florida since 1997. She offers freelance riding instruction/training specializing in showmanship, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, competitive trail, western pleasure horsemanship and showmanship. She has been affiliated with AQHA, APHA and ApHC for training and competition. Prior to starting a freelance business in 2003 Keli worked for a local stable in Loxahatchee Florida as Farm Manager and resident CHA Certified Riding Instructor and trainer. During her time at there she maintained a barrel horse training and sale program for the owner, offering barrel horse training, showing and sales. Keli offers lessons for pleasure or show and has a passion for working with both children and adults; she specializes in helping riders utilize their natural aids to communicate well with their mount for a safe and enjoyable ride. All students will learn barn and riding safety, balance and correct equitation in the saddle, learning to move through all gaits while gaining trust and confidence within yourself and your equine partner. My goal is to help my riders to always be in balance with the horse, maintain a correct position in every gait, possess commanding but relaxed presence and have the ability to direct the horse with nearly invisible aids. NOTE: I DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION DIRECTLY AND YOUR INTEREST IS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE CONTACT or visit us at KW Performance Horses on Faceboook... See More

Tyler Wiese specializes in Reining, Reined Cow-Horses, Roping, and Ranch Horse Versatility. We accept all breeds of horses and can take your horse start it, continue on into the show ring, and onto the World Show/Nationals. We give lessons to all experience levels of riders and ages. 20+ years of professional training and teaching/coaching experience. Feel Free to contact us anytime at .... See More

Reimagine Horsemanship offers lessons and training throughout the Hudson Valley. We specialize in equine rehabilitation and relationship-based horsemanship. We combine liberty work, classical dressage, western riding, ranch work, and natural horsemanship to reset the minds and bodies of troubled horses and provide them with a healthy, versatile education.

Traning/lesson board is available at our home facility in Poughquag, NY. We offer a holistic environment designed to help horses heal and learn. Along with regularly scheduled sessions, their education is immersed into their lifestyle and daily handling. We collaborate closely with vets, farriers, nutritionists, and physiotherapists to provide horses with whatever they need to establish and maintain their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

Horsemanship and liberty lessons/audits are available at our home farm. Our relationship-based horsemanship educational program teaches participants about horse care, herd dynamics, body language, horse whispering, animal communication, biomechanics, and much more. Students can participate in an array of activities with horses including round pen work, academic line work, trick training, obstacle challenges, jumping, trail, and classical dressage both in-hand and under saddle.

All disciplines and levels are welcome. Please visit our website for more information.... See More

I specialize in OTTB re-training, but I also train all breeds. I offer mobile training and horsemanship/ riding lessons. I help OTTB's transform into Western Riding. I use Natural Horsemanship to re-train TB's for their next career. I am mentored by a John Lyon's Certified Trainer. I am familiar with the racing world, and have worked on the back stretches of Hawthorne & Sportsman's Park and Balmoral Raceway all in Chicago area. Thoroughbreds are born & bred as elite athletes and they need some one who understands them to retrain their brain for a consistent and safe riding partner. Thoroughbreds are very brave & courageous, and have huge hearts, they have a lot to give for the right owner. Thoroughbreds are not for everybody-even lifelong horseman may not 'get' their personality. Please if you are thinking about owning one thru adoption, purchase or free..do not become frustrated or even in danger-send them to me for 30 to 90 days of retraining, and be involved. You will be grateful you did and have a wonderful partner! --Dawn... See More

I have been riding for over twenty years. I have had the privilege of riding many different disciplines as well as many different breeds of horses, ages, experience levels, and backgrounds. I took about ten years of Hunter/Jumper lessons and then began specializing in Western riding. I have also ridden some beginner Dressage. I have attended two different horse training and riding schools, learning both natural horsemanship and the classical horsemanship methods, as well as horse health and nutrition. I have also worked with many horses that have come from traumatic situations that needed to be rehabilitated. I use a combination of methods as well as my own past experiences to create the best possible outcome for both you and your horse.

I tailor my lessons and training to the needs of both the rider and the horse. I enjoy helping people regain their confidence after bad equine experiences. Riding is supposed to be fun! If you don't feel happy when you get on your horse, something isn't right, and it should be addressed.

I am an enthusiastic trainer; helping people and their horses is my passion!... See More

Dillon Lerner is the head trainer and manager at White Stables at Rarity Bay. He has 18 years riding experience which includes 7 years show jumping/hunter jumper, and 11 years all around western (riding, reining, running barrels, and all around showing). He is a multiple AQHA point earner in horsemanship, ranch riding, barrel racing and pole bending. Dillon has also been a money earner and multiple jackpot winner in barrel racing and pole bending, a state, national and world qualifier in NBHA and IBRA and a trainer of multiple AQHA point earners and rodeo money earners.

Dillon pursued higher education in equine studies at Lamar College under a NFR qualifier as his instructor; Dillon won the end of the year show on the horse he trained in their program. He specializes in Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, but has worked with Arabians, Warmbloods, Tennessee Walking horses, Morgans and more!

White Stables is a premier boarding and training facility with 30 stall capacity, 40 acres of lush pasture, 175' x 275' arena, 75' x 132' covered arena, 50' round pen, trail riding obstacle course, direct access to 125 acres of exclusive equestrian trails, instructors in various disciplines, such as: beginner, advanced, pleasure and show riders. We also offer a youth programs and trail riding. Facility amenities include: hot/cold wash rack, indoor grooming area, secure tackrooms, 24/7 manned security next door and video surveillance, men's and women's restrooms with individual showers, and more. email: whitestablesrb at gmail dot com... See More

Feather Hill Stables, Celebrating 20 years in Business! Full Service Equine Facility. Boarding, Lessons, Horses for Sale or Lease. Natural Horsemanship Training. We Offer Colt starting and Spring Tune Ups. We start horses quiet and safe. Western and Gaited. We can start your horse on cattle or roping, trail, traffic whatever you need. Visit our Website or message for more information!... See More

Complete Farrier Service Specializing in the English Horse, Jumpers, Dressage, Hunters, Arabians and National Show Horses. Experienced in all Breeds and Disciplines with almost 30 years experience from coast to coast. Also colt starting, problem horses, warm ups, halter training, training for trail.... See More