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Our farm is dedicated to training and educating people about natural horsemanship with gaited horses in a fun, honest environment. We help horses and riders establish a willing, respectful partnership together with natural gaited horsemanship training from start to finish, for show or pleasure riding.
The horses are much happier, perform better, and true partnerships are created that will last a lifetime.
Training Facility
We have 14 matted stalls, a 65 x 144 well lighted indoor arena, and a round pen. Training takes place both indoors and out to give the horses exposure to a variety of surroundings. We ensure quality
time can be spent with each horse and rider. All breeds are welcome.
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Contact us to make an appointment or check for available openings. |
 Our Skills
Our training is based on Richard Shrake resistance free horsemanship, Clinton Anderson natural horsemanship, basic dressage, and 13 years of experience training a variety of gaited horses for the show ring and pleasure riding on the trails. In addition to riding trotting horses since early childhood, this experience has helped us develop and refine our riding and training skills for gaited horses.
Every time you handle or ride a horse, you are teaching them habits. It is up to you if they are good or bad habits. We can help you learn good habits.
We strive to learn as much as we can and owe special thanks to our mentors and experts in the equine community (equine nutritionists, farriers, saddle and bit specialists, equine chiropractors, feed and tack stores, magazine publishers, stables, breeders, trainers, clinicians, and veterinarians). There is always something new to learn that can benefit the horse and rider.
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| Services Offered |
Natural Horsemanship Training - $765/month
- 5 days a week
- includes board, ground and under saddle work, clipping with electric clippers, bathing as needed.
*Requirements: Proof of current vaccinations, deworming and teeth floated/wolf teeth pulled. Veterinarian services available. |
Board - $405/month
- Full care, turned out daily, matted stalls cleaned daily, fed 3x's a day with grass hay, LMF super supplement 1x a day, indoor arena, round pen, tack lockers |
| Mare Care - $15/day |
Consultation - $150
- complete evaluation of a horse and rider
- includes tack, and shoeing assessment
- done at our farm or by video |
| Shoeing - $85 (at our farm only) |
Natural Horsemanship Lessons - $45
- 1 hour, private
- 1 hour, group $35 per person |
Registration Certification - $60
- We ride and video tape your horse
- Rick and Kim are both examiners for the Kentucky Mountain Horse Association |
| Hauling - $0.75 per mile ($65 minimum) |
A Solid Foundation for Horse and Rider
 We encourage owners to participate in the learning process. The owner will learn effective communication and riding skills that create trust and respect with their horse. This process requires time and effort but is the foundation to maintaining positive experiences with your horse.
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| Rick and Kim's Show Accomplishments |
"Crusher"
Rocky Mountain Horse gelding |
2 Time "Best of Show" Champion, Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2006 Rocky Mountain International Show, Lexington, KY
- 6-9 year old gelding trail pleasure champion
- Men's Trail Pleasure 3rd place out of 27 horses
- 2006 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Puyallup, WA
- Best of Show Grand Champion
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Reserve Champion
- 2006 Summer Spectacular Show, Eugene, OR
- Best of Show Grand Champion
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Grand Champion
- Open 2 gait english/western Grand Champion
- 2005 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Puyallup WA
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Grand Champion
- Open English Pleasure 2 gait Champion
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure E/W Champion
- 2004 All Gaited Show, Eugene OR
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Reserve Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2004 Gait-Way to Heaven, Spanaway WA
- Mountain Horse
Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2004 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Puyallup WA
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Champion
- Open English Pleasure 2 gait Champion
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"Toby's Taking Care of Business"
Rocky Mountain Horse Stallion |
"Best of Show" Champion, Classic/Park Champion
- 2003 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Monroe, WA
- Mountain Horse Open Champion
- 2002 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Monroe, WA
- Best of Show Grand Champion
- Mountain Horse Classic Champion
- 2002 Triple Play, Pasco, WA
- Mountain Horse Classic/Park Champion
- 2002 Showcase of the West, Reno, NV
- Mountain Horse Classic/Park Champion
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"My Gorgeous George "
Rocky Mountain Horse gelding
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Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2002 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic Show, Monroe, WA
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2002 Triple Play, Pasco, WA
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2002 Showcase of the West, Reno, NV
- Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure Champion
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"Midnight"
Kentucky Mountain Horse gelding |
Trail Pleasure Champion
- 2001 Showcase of the West, Reno NV
- 5 consecutive wins
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Undefeated High Point and Champion Winner
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