Stroud Show Horses
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I have been showing horses from the time I could walk.
Making my clients dreams a reality, either through lessons, training or breeding their next champion, is what brings me the greatest joy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to take the first session to evaluate the student with their horse. From how they react to one another in the pasture while haltering, to how horse and rider end their riding session. I like to observe the horses reaction to the environment and it's owner/handler and assess needs from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been showing since I was a child. I have been training professionally for years. I train and show horses in halter to saddleseat and western pleasure, with TWH, Arabians, AQHA and more. My goal is to make people better horsemen. I also own a reproduction lab which stays quite busy in the spring.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$65 per lesson, plus travel if the location is a more remote distance. I don't like putting time limits on my lessons. Most of the time, they are over an hour. I want my clients and horses to fully understand the lesson for that session and I always stop on a good note. With younger horses (or riders), their attention span may not be able to handle an hour of lessons. This is why the time frame usually varries.
How did you get started teaching?
People would ask for tips or assistance at shows or with their horses at home. It was a natual progression.
What types of students have you worked with?
From young children to "kids at heart". My clients are those who may have had horses their entire lives, or adults who are now retired and finally able to realize their dreams.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A current AHA Regional event. It was such a proud moment to come in reserve champion to one of my clients who was showing a foal by my late stallion. The foal I was handling (that went reserve) was sired by my clients stallion. It was truly a win-win for all of us!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure your trainer answers your questions to where you understand them. Everyone (horse and human) learns differently and at different paces. There is no "dumb question" and your trainer should never make you feel like you are not allowed to ask questions when it pertains to your learning with your horse.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals as a rider? What are your goals with your horse? What discipline are you looking to enter, whether it be casually riding or competition? Or, do you just want to learn ground work and have a better understanding of fundamentals?