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We don't train for show...We train for response.
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Here at Painted Rock Ranch we take a gentle approach to training. No colt is ever started with spurs. No gimmicks, no harsh bits. The horses are not pushed and therefore they learn much quicker and the results tend to last. Your horse is much more confident, consistant in his performance, light and supple in your hands, and responds lightly to your cues.
We have taken a horse to his first show and a 1st place win in the APHA in trail with as little as only 8 weeks under saddle training. Not because he was pushed, but because of the gentle training techniques that we apply. ( including lots of groundwork) Of course this is not typical of all horses as they are all different, and some learn faster than others, but all horses, including yours, can be trained and taught to be better performers in this manner.
PHILOSOPHY:
"It is a whole lot easier to cut butter than it is to plow a field".
What we mean by this is that a horse can move his own body a whole lot easier than you can, if you have to push and pull him around every where you want him to go. Once he gains trust and respect for a person through lots of ground work, he can then gain confidence in himself, become a willing partner, then learn to respond to you in a soft and willing manner. With repetition, his movements will be so soft it will be like cutting butter as opposed to plowing.
SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Teaching your horse to relax and be a more confident and willing 
partner.
* Teaching your horse better response to light leg cues, transitions, pivot on hind or fore, sidepass etc.
* Getting your horse more responsive and light in the bit, turning and stopping softer. (instead of plowing)
* Teaching better ground manners, and to have respect for you and your space.
* Conquering your horses fears while going over obstacles etc.
* Gently starting your colt with good foundation training.
* You let us know what you want for your horse.
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. Limited number of slots available means your horse receives the Quality Care & Training that he/she deserves.
. $550/mo
. We currently have a slot open for one more horse. Don't delay...Contact us to reserve your spot today.
Now is your opportunity to have your horse trained to be a more quiet, responsive, and giving partner, with push button control for what ever kind of riding you do.
CONTACT Us today to discuss what we can do for you and your horse.
"The 1st time I saw Gina working with her 2 year old stallion (Drake) in the round pen I was absolutely floored to find out he was so young and not gelded. She was sitting on her young horse with only a saddle and no briddle and he was so relaxed, attentive, and eager to please her every subtle request. Then we chatted away for 20 or more minutes and he never moved. I have personally watched her work with my 2 year old green belgian. She has taken her from a totally goofy, unattentive, and sometimes very bossy mare to a calm, more attentive and respectful horse that I will confidently be able to ride in just a matter of weeks. I have told her more than once she has the patience of a saint! You can rest assured your horse will be in gentle and competent hands with Gina!"~ J Mills Floresville, TX
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You have a way with horses. The training you give your horses, is very rare in our area. I hope to be riding again soon, and HOPE to purchase a great horse from you. Thank you for your info. I will check your web site often. I plan to ride again soon, with my daughter. She has been training a beautiful buckskin. Thank you, Ellie ~ Walpole, Maine
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