Joyce Lewis / Western Trainer in Athens, Georgia

DeSpooking
Colt Starting
Problem Starting
Obstacle Training
Confidence Building
Ground Work and Under Saddle
Obstacle Training, in Hand and Under Saddle
Trailer Loading

All horses in the Safe Horse Training Program are started in the round pen, taught fundamental groundwork, and then are ridden in the arena, out in open fields, on the local trails and on the obstacle course at Allison Creek Farm. This diverse training program builds a safe, solid equine partner from the ground up. Once your horse has graduated from the program, she will be ready to begin a career in Dressage ,Jumping, Trail Riding or any other discipline you choose.

Think about the Safe Horse Training Program as your horse's Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade education. While under our training program, your horse will receive consistent training that will build the foundation for life. You can expect your horse to walk/trot/canter at a consistent speed on a loose rein, stop with one rein, two reins, off your seat and with a simple "whoa". Your horse will steer off your leg or with the rein.
Like with any individual's learning ability, your horse's experience will be unique to them. You will be kept in the loop as to their progress and be a part of the decision making as to how to move forward with your horse's individual needs.

In the Safe Horse Training Horsemanship Clinic, riders will learn how to establish and maintain a safe and respectful relationship with their equine partner. Each clinic begins on the first day with classroom work. It is imperative in the human/horse relationship to understand how your horse thinks, what makes him tick. When the human can see life through the horse's eyes, a deep and meaningful relationship and communication begins to develop.
After the classroom session, we will go out to the arena for the groundwork session of the clinic. A rope halter, 12' to 14' lead rope and training stick are required. If you do not have this equipment, loaners are available.
In the afternoon, we’ll saddle up and ride. Each exercise that is taught in the groundwork session is a foundation for the riding portion of the clinic. The only requirement for tack is a snaffle bit, leather curb and loop reins. Shank bits will not work in this clinic, any good fitting saddle is acceptable.

Specialties

All Around Horse Training Breaking & Starting Western Horses Building Confidence Colt Starting Conditioning Demonstrations English Disciplines English Training Experience With Quarter Horses Groundwork Help With Purchasing A Horse Horse Tune-Ups Horsemanship Hunt Seat Hunter Pleasure Mobile Training Natural Horsemanship Trainer Problem Horse Trainer Sales And Training Trail Or Pleasure Trailer Loading Training Training Training Safe Trail Horses We Focus On Safety And Learning Communication With Your Horse Western Dressage Western Horses for Sale Western Pleasure Horse Training Western Riding Clinics Western Riding Lessons Young Horses