Basic Training As Well As Behavioral Correction
Our Basic Training service focuses on foundational skills for both horse and rider. We cover essential techniques such as ground manners, leading, and basic riding commands. This service is perfect for new horse owners or those looking to establish a solid foundation for their horse. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement methods to ensure a trusting and respectful relationship between horse and rider.
Our Basic Training service is essential for new horse owners or those looking to establish a solid foundation. Using positive reinforcement, we build trust and respect between horse and rider. This foundational training sets the stage for a lifelong, enjoyable partnership with your horse.
Our Behavioral Correction service addresses common behavioral issues such as biting, kicking, and rearing. We conduct a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of the problem and develop a customized plan to address it. Using gentle and effective techniques, we work to correct these behaviors and improve the overall temperament of your horse. Our goal is to create a safer and more enjoyable experience for both horse and rider.
Behavioral issues can be challenging and dangerous. Our Behavioral Correction service provides a thorough assessment and customized plan to address problems like biting, kicking, and rearing. Using gentle and effective techniques, we improve the temperament of your horse, ensuring a safer, more enjoyable riding experience.
- Essential techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Trust-building


Hunter/Jumper Training
Our Hunter Jumper program helps with techniques in flat work for hunter under saddle, jumping, dressage, and competitive training tailored to individual goals. We offer structured programs tailored to different skill levels. We provide regular lessons and training in both hunters and jumpers, focusing on technique, style, and course navigation.
Hunter-Jumper Training:
1. Understanding Hunter-Jumper Competitions:
- Hunters: Focus on the horse’s style, movement, and form over fences. The goal is a smooth, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing round.
- Jumpers: Emphasize speed and precision. The objective is to clear all jumps in the fastest time possible with minimal penalties.
2. Training Objectives:
- Balance and Rhythm: Develop your horse’s balance and rhythm to navigate courses smoothly and efficiently.
- Technique and Form: Ensure your horse jumps with proper form and technique to avoid faults and enhance performance.
- Confidence and Relaxation: Build your horse’s confidence over jumps and in various environments to improve performance and reduce stress.
3. Horse Preparation:
- Conditioning: Incorporate a fitness regime that includes strength training, flexibility exercises, and cardiovascular work to improve overall performance.
- Desensitization: Expose your horse to different types of jumps and environments to build trust and adaptability.
4. Rider Techniques:
- Positioning: Maintain correct riding posture, including a balanced seat and proper use of legs and reins to guide the horse effectively.
- Jumping Aids: Use appropriate aids to encourage correct jumping technique, including proper timing of release and adjustment of pace.
- Course Strategy: Develop a plan for navigating courses, including determining the best lines and pace for each jump.
5. Drills and Exercises:
- Grid Work: Practice grid exercises to improve your horse’s jumping technique and adjustability. Grids help with timing and coordination.
- Gymnastic Jumps: Use gymnastic exercises to enhance your horse’s jumping ability and develop strength and flexibility.
- Course Walking: Practice walking and visualizing the course to develop a clear strategy and understanding of the layout.
6. Mental and Emotional Training:
- Positive Reinforcement: Use rewards and encouragement to build your horse’s confidence and willingness.
- Desensitization: Gradually introduce your horse to various stimuli and different types of jumps to build mental resilience.
- Flat Work
- Jumping with control
- Safety and enjoyment
Western/Barrel Training
Our Western Pleasure and barrel Training has lessons catered to everyone's individual goals.
We strive to teach the best way to stay calm and enjoy your horse as much as possible as well as speed and agility.
1. Training Objectives:
- Speed and Agility: Develop the horse’s speed and agility to handle tight turns and quick acceleration.
- Accuracy: Focus on precise movements around the barrels to avoid penalties.
- Consistency: Aim for consistent performances in both practice and competition settings.
3. Horse Preparation:
- Conditioning: Ensure your horse is in peak physical condition with a balanced fitness regime that includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
- Desensitization: Expose your horse to various stimuli to prevent spooking and to build confidence in the arena.
4. Drills and Exercises:
- Barrel Pattern Work: Practice running the barrel pattern at various speeds to build muscle memory and improve precision.
- Figure Eights and Circles: Incorporate these exercises to enhance your horse’s ability to make tight turns and transitions.
- Speed Work: Include sprints and fast-paced drills to build your horse’s speed and responsiveness.


What Makes a Great Exercise Rider?
✔ Experienced in multiple disciplines (English & Western)
✔ Strong seat, hands, and balance – Rides different types of horses
✔ Understands horse behavior & body language
✔ Customizes rides based on each horse’s needs
✔ Reliable, patient, and communicates well with owners
Exercise Riding
Services Offered
🏇 Exercise Riding & Conditioning
✅ Flatwork & Conditioning – Walk, trot, canter work to maintain fitness
✅ Suppling & Stretching – Lateral work, transitions, and bending exercises
✅ Strength Training – Hill work, cavalletti, and collected movements
✅ Cardio Workouts – Interval training for endurance
🏇 Training Rides & Tune-Ups
✅ Softening & Responsiveness – Leg and rein aids, collection, and balance
✅ Desensitization – Helping horses stay calm in new environments
✅ Maintaining Manners – Correcting bad habits and reinforcing ground respect
✅ Problem-Solving – Working through spooking, barn sour behavior, or resistance
🏇 Show & Sales Prep
✅ Polishing Movements – Fine-tuning transitions, leads, and frame for show horses
✅ Handling & Presentation – Schooling for in-hand or under-saddle presentations
✅ Sales Videos & Trial Rides – Making sure horses perform well for buyers
🏇 Western & English Specialties
🏇 English Riding (Dressage, Jumping, Hunters, Eventing)
✔ Flatwork, bending, and collection exercises
✔ Jumping courses, gymnastics, and grid work
✔ Improving balance and rhythm for hunters
✔ Cross-country schooling for eventing
🤠 Western Riding (Pleasure, Reining, Ranch Work, Barrel Racing)
✔ Softening in the bridle, stopping, and neck reining
✔ Spins, rollbacks, and lead changes
✔ Barrel pattern work and speed control
✔ Ranch horse conditioning and trail training
Additional Services
✅ Lunging & Groundwork – Working horses from the ground for respect & flexibility
✅ Trail Riding & Exposure – Getting horses used to different environments
✅ Colt Starting & Green Horse Development – Gentle training for young horses
✅ Problem Horses – Rebuilding confidence and trust in difficult horses
Farm Sitting
Willing to travel 175km from Barrie/Elmvale Ontario to farm sit. Able to care for your home and farm while you take a little vacation away from the farm.
Will treat your animals like my own. Can groom feed do chores and night check exercise the animals as well as care for dogs and cats.
Horse Care Responsibilities
✅ Feeding & Watering
- Follow feeding schedules (hay, grain, supplements)
- Ensure constant access to fresh water
- Clean and refill water troughs or buckets
✅ Daily Health Checks
- Look for injuries, lameness, or signs of illness (colic, swelling, etc.)
- Monitor appetite and behavior changes
- Grooming, fly control, and hoof picking as needed
✅ Stall & Pasture Management
- Muck stalls, refresh bedding
- Clean paddocks and remove manure
- Rotate pastures (if applicable)
✅ Exercise & Handling
- Turn horses out/in per schedule
- Lunge or ride if required
- Maintain handling routines to keep horses well-mannered
✅ Emergency Preparedness
- Know the vet’s contact info and clinic location
- Recognize colic, lameness, injuries, and respond accordingly
- Handle weather-related issues (storms, extreme heat/cold)
Farm Duties
✅ Fencing & Gate Checks – Repair loose or broken fencing
✅ Equipment & Tack – Keep clean and organized
✅ Security – Lock barns, gates, and feed rooms properly
✅ Other Animals – Care for dogs, cats, chickens, or other livestock (if needed)
House Sitting Responsibilities
✅ Basic House Security
- Check locks, lights, and doors
- Collect mail/packages
- Ensure house appears “lived in” (turning lights on/off, opening curtains, etc.)
✅ Pet Care (if applicable)
- Feed and walk dogs/cats
- Clean litter boxes or small animal enclosures
✅ Household Maintenance
- Water plants, take out trash
- Handle any plumbing or electrical issues that arise
- Keep the house tidy
✅ Emergency Contact
- Have homeowner’s vet, maintenance, and emergency contacts on hand

What Makes a Great Horse Farm Sitter?
✔ Experience with horses & farm life – Not just pet sitting
✔ Reliability & Trustworthiness – Owners must trust you with their home & animals
✔ Good Communication – Provide updates & ask questions if needed
✔ Problem-Solving Skills – Handle unexpected issues calmly
Are you looking to hire a horse farm sitter ? I can help with that! 😊

What Makes a Great Horse Show Groom?
✔ Experienced with show horse care & handling
✔ Works well under pressure & sticks to strict timelines
✔ Detail-oriented with a strong eye for presentation
✔ Physically fit & able to handle long hours on their feet
✔ Excellent communication & teamwork skills
Show Groom
Willing to travel to shows with your team to care and groom the horses to get them ready for the ring.
Will treat your animals like my own. Can groom feed do chores and night check and exercise the horses.
Pre-Show Preparation
✅ Clipping & Trimming – Body clipping, face/muzzle trimming, mane pulling, and tail maintenance
✅ Bathing & Grooming – Washing, conditioning, and ensuring a shiny coat
✅ Tack Cleaning & Organization – Polishing saddles, bridles, bits, and boots
✅ Packing for the Show – Organizing grooming kits, tack, blankets, feed, and medical supplies
At the Show
✅ Horse Care & Handling
- Feeding, watering, and administering supplements
- Stall setup (bedding, water buckets, hay nets)
- Mucking out stalls and maintaining cleanliness
- Wrapping legs and applying protective boots
✅ Pre-Ride Preparation
- Grooming, brushing, and polishing before classes
- Braiding or banding manes and tails (depending on the discipline)
- Tacking up horses correctly and on time
- Assisting riders with last-minute touch-ups
✅ In-Gate Assistance
- Leading or lunging the horse if necessary
- Wiping down boots, tack, and horse’s coat before entering the ring
- Helping with rider transitions between classes (switching horses or tack)
✅ Post-Ride & End-of-Day Care
- Cooling out horses, hand-walking, or using ice boots
- Bathing or brushing off sweat and dirt
- Wrapping legs for recovery (if needed)
- Cleaning and organizing tack and supplies for the next day
Post-Show & Travel Care
✅ Loading & Unloading – Assisting with trailer loading/unloading
✅ Unpacking & Cleaning – Tack cleaning, laundry, and organizing show gear
✅ Horse Recovery – Checking for soreness, applying liniments, and ensuring proper rest
Types of Shows Grooms Work At
🐎 Hunter/Jumper – Focus on braiding, turnout, and in-gate prep
🏇 Dressage – Requires precise grooming, tack care, and presentation
🏆 Eventing – Includes cross-country prep, quick turnarounds, and fitness management
🏇 Western Disciplines – Clipping, banding, and polishing tack for a flawless look
🎠 Breed & Halter Shows – Presentation-focused grooming, including shining coats and hooves
Show Braiding
Willing to travel to shows with your team to care and groom the horses to get them ready for the ring.
Will treat your animals like my own. Can groom feed do chores and night check and exercise the horses.
English Show Braiding (Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Eventing)
✅ Hunter Braids – Neat, small, and evenly spaced button braids along the neck
✅ Dressage Braids – Thicker, fewer braids or larger buttons for a formal look
✅ Jumper Braids – Traditional or running braids for a tidy, functional style
✅ Mane Pulling & Thinning – Keeps braids uniform and manageable
✅ Tail Braiding & Wrapping – Classic tail braids or pinwheels for a polished look
✅ Forelock Braiding – Neat, secure braids to complete the turnout
Western Show Banding & Braiding (Western Pleasure, Reining, Ranch, Halter)
✅ Mane Banding – Small, even sections secured with rubber bands for a sleek look
✅ Long Mane Braiding – Loose or tight braids to keep manes tidy while preserving length
✅ Tail Extensions & Braiding – Adds volume for halter and pleasure classes
✅ Forelock & Bridle Path Trimming – Keeps the face neat and refined
✅ Shine & Presentation – Hoof polish, fly control, and final touch-ups
Additional Services
✔ Last-Minute Show Prep – On-site or night-before services
✔ Mane & Tail Care – Deep conditioning and detangling
✔ Customized Styles – Adjusted to breed and owner preference
✔ Show Sheen & Finishing Touches – Ensuring a glossy, ring-ready look

Why Hire a Professional Braider?
✔ Show-Quality Work – Meets competition standards
✔ Fast & Reliable – Ensures horses are ready on time
✔ Experience with Nervous Horses – Patient and gentle handling
✔ Available for Early Morning & Late-Night Appointments

Why Hire a Stall Cleaning Service?
✔ Saves Time & Labor – Owners can focus on riding & training
✔ Improves Horse Health – Reduces ammonia buildup & respiratory issues
✔ Prevents Hoof Problems – Keeps bedding dry to avoid thrush & infections
✔ Keeps Barns Fresh & Sanitary – Eliminates odors & pests
Stall Cleaning
Willing to travel 100km for Short Term or Long term stall cleaning services.
Quick worker, makes sure its clean and saves shavings if possible.
Services Offered
✅ Daily Stall Mucking – Removing manure, soiled bedding, and wet spots
✅ Deep Cleaning – Stripping stalls completely, scrubbing walls, and disinfecting
✅ Bedding Replacement – Spreading fresh shavings, straw, or preferred bedding
✅ Water Bucket & Feeder Cleaning – Scrubbing and refilling fresh water
✅ Aisle & Barn Cleanup – Sweeping, raking, and keeping common areas tidy
✅ Manure Removal & Disposal – Hauling waste to compost or disposal areas
Customizable Options
🐎 One-Time Deep Cleaning – Ideal for seasonal barn prep or before/after events
🐎 Regular Stall Maintenance – Daily, weekly, or customized schedules available
🐎 Full-Barn Cleaning Services – Tack room, feed room, and aisle maintenance
🐎 Turnout & Feeding Add-On – Optional services for full horse care
Winter/Show Clipping
Willing to travel 100km for clipping services. Full clip, trace clip, feather clip, custom clips and blanket clips.
Types of Horse Clips
✅ Full Body Clip – Removes all hair for a sleek, polished look (ideal for show horses & warm climates)
✅ Hunter Clip – Body clipped, but legs and saddle patch left for protection
✅ Blanket Clip – Hair left on the back and legs to keep muscles warm
✅ Trace Clip – Hair removed from the underside and neck for cooling while keeping warmth
✅ Irish Clip – Minimal clip removing only chest and belly hair for light cooling
✅ Bib Clip – Small clip under the neck for slight cooling (good for young or nervous horses)
✅ Custom Clips – Logos, patterns, or personalized designs for fun or branding
Additional Services
✔ Mane Pulling & Thinning – Keeps manes tidy for braiding or showing
✔ Ear & Muzzle Clipping – Finishing touches for a polished appearance
✔ Leg & Fetlock Clipping – Clean cuts for hygiene and show prep
✔ Tail Trimming – Leveling or shaping the tail for a neat finish
✔ Show Sheen & Coat Care – Enhancing shine post-clipping

Why Hire a Professional Clipper?
✔ Even, Smooth Results – Avoids choppy or patchy spots
✔ Experienced with Nervous Horses – Gentle handling for stress-free clipping
✔ Proper Blade Selection – Using the right clippers and blades for each horse’s coat
✔ Fast & Efficient – Saves owners time and effort

Why Take Professional Riding Lessons?
✔ Learn proper technique and safety practices
✔ Improve your horse’s performance and responsiveness
✔ Build confidence in and out of the saddle
✔ Prepare for competitions with expert coaching
Lessons
Willing to travel 75km for lessons.
English or Western Lessons. western pleasure or barrels. Hunter or jumper and eventing.
🏇 Western Riding Lessons
🤠 Western Pleasure
✅ Proper seat, leg, and rein position for smooth, collected movement
✅ Developing a slow, controlled jog & lope
✅ Neck reining and softening the horse in the bridle
✅ Show ring etiquette and class patterns
🐎 Barrel Racing & Speed Events
✅ Correct body position and balance at speed
✅ Learning the cloverleaf pattern and tight turns
✅ Improving horse responsiveness and rate before the barrel
✅ Conditioning and drills for speed and agility
✅ Proper warm-up and cooldown techniques to prevent injuries
🏇 English Riding Lessons
🐴 Hunter/Jumper
✅ Foundation flatwork to develop rhythm and balance
✅ Correct jumping position (two-point, crest release, automatic release)
✅ Course work, related distances, and jump-off techniques
✅ Show ring etiquette and hunter pacing
✅ Confidence-building for green horses and riders
🏇 Eventing (Dressage, Cross-Country, Show Jumping)
✅ Dressage basics: collection, balance, and frame
✅ Cross-country jumping, galloping position, and pace control
✅ Riding different types of obstacles (ditches, water, banks)
✅ Show jumping techniques for stadium courses
✅ Conditioning plans for competition horses
Additional Lesson Services
✅ Beginner to Advanced Riders – Tailored lessons for each skill level
✅ Private, Semi-Private, or Group Lessons – Flexible options for learning
✅ Horsemanship & Groundwork – Improving horse-handling skills
✅ Horse Training Rides – Professional rides to tune-up or improve the horse’s performance
✅ Show Coaching – Warm-ups and strategy for competition riders
✅ Confidence-Building Lessons – Helping nervous riders develop trust with their horse
Pricing
Western Pleasure/Barrels
Tiramisu - CA$8.00
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
Exercise Riding
Gelato - CA$5.50
Traditional Italian ice cream available in various flavors. Perfect for a refreshing treat.
Farm Sitting
Per Day Care - CA$65
Daily Care
Per 1 Day/Night Stay - CA$100
Show Groom
Grooming/Tack Up - CA$50 Per Horse
Thorough Grooming tack cleaning and tack up
Horse Care - CA$135 Per Day or CA$25 Per Horse
Filling water buckets, stall cleaning, filling hay nets and hand walking.
English Show Braiding (Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Eventing)
Hunter Braids
- CA$150 Per Horse
- CA$85 Per Pony
Dressage Braids
- CA$150 Per Horse
- CA$85 Per Pony
Jumper Braids
- CA$150 Per Horse
- CA$85 Per Pony
Mane Pulling & Thinning
- CA$75 Per Horse
- CA$50 Per Pony
Tail Braiding & Wrapping
- CA$100 Per Horse
- CA$75 Per Pony
Forelock Braiding
- CA$35 Per Horse/Pony
Stall Cleaning
Daily Stall Mucking - CA$15 Per Stall Whole Barn- CA$125
Water Bucket & Feeder Cleaning - CA$10 Per Stall Whole Barn - CA$75
Short Term Chores - CA$100 Per Day
Whole Week (7Days) - CA$575
Per 3 Days - CA$275
Long Term Chores - CA$100 Per Day
Whole Week (7Days) - CA$575
Per 2 Weeks (14Days) - CA$950
Per 3 Weeks (21Days) - CA$1350
Per 1 Month - CA$1750
Per 2 Month - CA$3750
Aisle & Barn Cleanup (Tack Cleaning, Organizing, ETC...) - CA$50 per day
Winter/ Show Clipping
Full Body Clip - CA$100 Per Horse
Hunter Clip - CA$75 Per Horse
Blanket Clip - CA$75 Per Horse
Trace Clip - CA$75 Per Horse
Irish Clip - CA$50 Per Horse
Bib Clip - CA$45 Per Horse
Custom Clips - CA$50-$100 Per Horse
Lessons
30 Min Lesson- CA$45
1 Hour Lesson - CA$75
Horse Show Full Day - CA$150
Per 30 KM Traveled - CA$15
If needed to travel over 30 km $15 per every 30 km