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I am a 2005 certified graduate trainer of Kathy Huggins.  Kathy is a John Lyons Certified Trainer in Millville, PA who operates Cedar Creek Training Stables with on-going apprenticeships and certification programs teaching the conditioned response training methods she has learned from John himself through his program in CO and continuing education programs offered by John Lyons.  You can see more about Kathy at:  http://www.johnlyons.com/trainers/trainers.php?tid=108&country_state=1-PA#details   

I am studying classical dressage which is also a slow, methodical training program which follows a specific training pyramid and builds on a strong foundation beginning with relaxation.  In this way, conditioned response training and classical dressage are very similar...no gimmicks, no tricks, no quick fixes.  I  love how they coincide.  I am also an avid trail rider and camp with my horse in OH, TN, PA, W. VA, KY, and MD.  I look forward to every opportunity to spend time with my horses and friends.

My specialties are fearful horses, round pen reasoning, ground manners and teaching you more about starting your untrained horse.  I am the recreational rider's perfect training choice because I focus on safety and control needed in "real life" situations.  If you are a first time horse owner or are just getting back into horses after many years off, I am your perfect partner for getting in the saddle with confidence.  You will learn as much as you want to know that I am qualified to teach you about horses in general, grooming, care, training, riding and so forth.  This is the opportunity for you to build a solid foundation with your equine partner that will make your life with your horse more enjoyable and safer at home, on the trail, or even in the show ring. 

Here's what one new horse owner had to say:  "I purposely wanted to work with Casey`s right side as he always seem weakest on that side.  Better work with the hardest side when you are there.  Makes the left side easier to work with when you aren`t there.  You are an, Angel sent form GOD!" 

I prefer to teach you and horse together so that you can carry on his/her training at home.  A big downfall of some training is that once a trainer trains your horse, you have no idea how to ride it or work with it once you get your horse home.  Its important to know more about training yourself because every time you touch your horse you are either training or untraining it.  You will learn to problem solve your own horse's issues so that you don't have to rely on a trainer for every little thing that pops up!  You become your horse's trainer! 

Together, we will teach your horse to move his/her body parts:  moving shoulders toward any direction on a "clock", moving hips and so forth.  These are the key foundations for any upper level manuevers such as hip in for lead changes, pivots, spins, balance in circles, sidepass etc.  

Trailer loading can be an issue for many horseman and we have a method that works...your horse will load on his own.  If you are having a specific problem, we can address that, too.  

Mostly, you can start to have fun with your equine partner. 

I will provide occasional features on this website, free demonstrations for particular groups, and clinics in order to educate more and more horsepeople about the benefits of conditioned response training as touted by "the World's Most Trusted Horseman."  If you would like to host a clinic, please let me know.

I prefer to teach you how to train your horse versus having me actually train it so that you develop the long term relationship with your partner.  Why not start today?  

Call for prices on  special group rates, clinics, demonstration. 

I am constantly watching and participating in more and more clinics to continue my education as well so that I may continue to grow and pass this all on to you at a fraction of the actual cost.  I attend the Equine Affaire and Quarter Horse Congress annually and have also made the trips to the Lake Farmpark in Kirtland, OH, the Pennslyvannia Horse Expo in Harrisburg, PA, and the Maryland Horse Expo in Timonium. MD. 

In June of 2007, I completed a 5 day trail riding clinic with the famous Josh Lyons at Cook's Forest, PA.  It was a fantastic experience and focused alot of moving the shoulders and hips and adding softness to your horse for greater control on the trail.  It's very important to keep those knees from getting caught on a nearby tree!

We also have different nationally famous clinicians right here at the Equine Adventure Center such as Stacy Westfall and Julie Goodnight!

Weekly, I take Dressage lessons with Michelle Tyner of New Gotton Farms in Oberlin, OH (who has trained horses/riders to the FEI level of Dressage) in order to learn more and more about that discipline and to gain balance and rhythm with my own horses.

Most recently, I had a semi-private lesson with Curt Pate at the Region 4 Quarter Horse Experience in Columbus, OH.  Curt's gentleness and intuition offer great insights to the equine and remind us that sometimes...Less IS More.

Horsemanship is something that takes work and dedication and I hope you find your own commitment to your equine partner so that you may enjoy the arena, trails and more!

Our 2008 pricing for training is $35 per hour for a private training lesson at my place our yours.  A $.50 per mile travel rate will apply.  I prefer to teach you and your horse together so that you can continue its education even after I depart.

See each particular page for pricing on other services offered.

We offer all 4-H members a $10 discount on any service offered.  Your 4-H member card must be presented.