Training Philosophy

My training methods incorporate the techniques of many natural horse trainers, such as Monty Roberts, John and Josh Lyons, Clinton Anderson, Ray Hunt and Craig Cameron.  I believe that a horse should be a willing partner that does what you ask of him because you are able to make him want to do it.  My training goal is to produce a quiet yet responsive horse that is willing and eager to work. 

Rates
Price/mo
3 yrs or younger
     $500
tuning up
     $500
behavioral problems
     $600
hoof problems
     $600

We are not currently taking horses for training at our Florida location. We are hoping to have facilities up and running soon.

 

I charge $500 per month for training colts (horses 3 yrs and younger) or tuning up older horses and $600 per month for working with problem horses.

Horses on my property are exposed to many different farm animals (including dogs, goats, pigs, and chickens) and receive daily turn-out on 1-3 acres. Price includes high quality bermuda-alfalfa mix hay. Your grain and supplements can be given if instructed. If you are interested, I can combine my hoof trimming with horse training to produce a sound, balanced and happy horse.

 

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Training Contract for horses 3 yrs or younger

Training Contract for tuning up

Training Contract for behavioral problems

Training Contract for hoof problems

Curriculum Vitae

 

Training Background

I've been riding since I was a five year old in Massachusetts.  All of my early training was English and included training in dressage and show jumping. 


At the age of 16, I purchased my first western horse and competed with him in western pleasure, trail and western riding.  During this time, I attended two Monty Robert’s join-up tours and I began utilizing his techniques with my horses. 

After graduation, my horses and I moved to Tucson to major in Veterinary Science at the University of Arizona with a minor in equine science. During that time I converted completely to western riding and began working with a horse trainer named Chuck Thompson. I broke my first 2 year old during that time. 

After completion of the BS I began graduate school (M.S. Pathobiology, 2006)  and bought 10 acres in Marana. I am currently working as a hoof trimmer and horse trainer.  I train and sell horses, currently owning 3 brood mares, several colts in training, several weanlings and 2 foals on the way.

All are APHA or AQHA with performance backgrounds.  My main interests are cutting, reining, working cow horse and ranch horse disciplines.

- Angel Barbara