Here at Crown Hill Stables we do not believe in gimmicks and buzzwords,
but in straightforward
work and a calm but firm attitude towards our trainees.
Please find our basic approach
described below while keeping in mind
that working with horses always includes skill as well as creativity
in order to bring out the best in each protegee...
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Yearlings and 2 Year Olds
Yearlings and 2-year-olds first will be taught proper ground manners, including
leading, tying, picking up their feet, and being comfortable with being touched
and brushed.
To prepare our colts and fillies to be ridden, we start them in the round pen, teaching
them to whoa, pick up their gaits when asked, and being ground driven. Once we have
established these basics, we introduce them to the saddle and bridle and eventually
the rider.
Upon completion of this basic training, we have a horse that is comfortable being
handled and moving about with a rider on his back.
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Training the English Horse
In each of our English prospects we establish a solid foundation in classical Dressage.
Once a horse has rhythm, balance, suppleness and is on the bit, he is prepared to
start his career in any English event.
Jumping prospects will be started on ground poles, gymnasic lines and other exercises,
teaching him how to negotiate various obstacles found in competition.
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Training the Western Horse
Our reining program is focused on producing a competitive non-pro horse, ready to
use his body effectively in each maneuver.
We will teach him to respond to the least amount of rider influence, while showing
no sign of resistance, but rather a desire to perform.
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Each horse has a gift, according to his physical traits as well as his temperament.
Not every horse is suited to become a great reining horse, just as
not every horse would make a high-level dressage or jumping horse. While keeping this in mind,
we strive to bring out the best in all of our trainees. |
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