Training
We offer a variety of training services ranging from starting youngsters from scratch to providing horses of all ages with show experience to putting finishing touches on already experienced show horses. Our trainers, Mary Jane Whitcomb and Emily Hertz, have over 20 years experience breaking and training horses. They both have a talent for treating each horse as an individual and for relating to their mounts in a way that brings out the very best in each horse. With their expert training, Biscuit Hill consistently turns out well-behaved, confident horses that know what is expected of them.
Our training philosophy is based on the basic principle that horses have individual personalities and ways of thinking. As a trainer, you must be able understand these differences and adapt your training methods in order to make them most comprehensible to the horse and therefore most effective. We’ve found that this individualized approach to training coupled with our generous turnout schedule results in well-adjusted horses with generous attitudes. When horses are given plenty of opportunity to play outside and just “be horses,” they are more willing and able to focus during their training sessions and, therefore, consistently reach higher levels of performance. This philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of barn life including lessons, horse care and handling and the training of young horses. We evaluate each horse and rider on an individual level, understanding that each situation may require a different approach. The response by both horses and riders has been very positive.
Full training is offered at $950.00 per month this includes:
- Daily mucking and bedding
- Daily turn-out
- 3 feedings per day
- A minimum of 20 sessions per month. Sessions may include ground work, lunging or riding and will be determined by the needs of the particular horse.
We can also assist owners in marketing and selling horses sent to Biscuit Hill for training. Please contact us for more information.
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