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Horse Training: All Breeds, Specializing in Gaited Horses
The philosophy behind confidence training is PARTNERSHIP. When such training is successfully carried out, horse and owner will trust each other and will work together harmony. To achieve this partnership, both horse and owner must accept training.

Step 1: A Gentle Beginning (usually done in round pen) Ground Manners, Leading
Step 2: The Desensitizing (sacking out) Process
Step 3: Introducing the Tack
Step 4: Mounting
Step 5: First Ride
Step 6 : Communication,
Step 7:, Pre-Cues, Cues, Enforcers,
Step 8: Exercise's, Speed Control
Step 7: Encouraging collection & even gaits
Training costs for horses depend upon what is required and will be discussed with owner as to expectations for their horse.

General cost is $35.00/hr plus board ($75/week)Tune up your horse , for already broke horses, Special 2-week session is $475, includes board and 10hrs training.

Boarding & Indoor Arena:

Outdoor large pasture, with large herd of horses, fresh water, salt/mineral block $210/month (includes GST)

Small paddock for 1 horse $315 Negotiable for 2 horses by same owner, includes hay/water.

Use of arena included in boarding fee, schedule time when arena not used for lessons. Indoor-Unheated, but well insulated and fairly comfortable unless - 30.

Haul-in us Indoor arena, dirt/sand base $10.00/hr. Scheduled times

Washroom, Tack Room, Indoor stall for sick or injured horse

Trainer on site for consulting needs. Also available for extra services. Charges extra

"I am the owner of Rosebud River Ranch- a full care boarding, training and breeding facility.
Dennis and Karen worked directly for me as manager-trainer- and book keeper/financial manager for six plus years.
Dennis was a profoundly talented trainer, a trusted employee and an effective manager.
I liked both him and his wife as people of integrity and diligence and he was a marvel with my horses.
I was very sorry when they finally had to leave the ranch. "
Pepper Schwartz, PhD. March 12, 2010
Pepper (Professor at University of Washington)

HorseManShip & Riding Lessons:

Communication is translating what is in your mind to the mind of the horse so that he can see, hear & understand exactly what it is that you are trying to communicate. Using a system of Pre-cue, Cues & Enforcer you will learn to better communicate with your horse.

You will learn "from the ground up" how to groom, do hoof care, leading, and general health care.

Lessons available using your horse and your place, OR your horse brought to my place OR using my horse at my place.

Experienced with all ages, skill levels and abilities.

Pricing: $35/hr using your horses at my place (you haul your horse here)
Your horse $35/hr plus Travel cost to your place
$40/hr using my horse & place

Consulting & Clinics:

Ensure your saddle & tack are fitting properly

Pre-purchase to help match horse to rider.

Trailer Loading

Horse Transportation $1.50/k

Breeding & Foaling

Host a clinic at your place or mine. Weekends, weekly,

Directions to the arena:

We are located west of Red Deer Alberta. From Hwy 2, take Hwy 11 west. Just after the turnoff onto Hwy 11 there is a Fas Gas station. Turn south onto 596 west. Go west approx. 5k to RR 283. Turn south and go about 1k. You will pass the Melody Meadows trailer park, on your right. Go to the second driveway on the left. The drive is tree lined. There is a sign at the end of the driveway with the number 38115. You will go straight down the drive that leads to the arena.

CONFIDENCE: faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper & effective way
CONSISTENCY: uniform or persistent occurrence or re-occuranc
COMPASSION: involves tenderness & understanding
CONNECTION: a union, to join, link or bond

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QAVAH Training: Confidence, Consistency, Compassion, Connection