About
Christy Bourbonnais is the owner, instructor, trainer, coach and competitor. She has been passionate about horses ever since she was knee high to a fire plug! She rode her whole life and started training outside horses when she was 8 years old. She believes in a solid foundation for the horse and rider is extremely important. Having fun thru learning makes the process of progressing from beginner-beginner to intermediate and advanced levels helpful. She teaches how to handle a horse on the ground, grooming, caring for a horse, herd management and riding. She is very detailed and patient. She loves working with those who want to really learn to ride and compete. Not all have to compete to take lessons. Christy works extremely well with riders returning to riding after many years off or after injuries. She has patience and kindness that most people do not provide. She is good with kids and also has interns and helpers who love to work with kids too. Most lessons are individual or small group to ensure lots of feedback. That way the riders progress much faster and have a solid foundation. Christy competes in Barrel racing, Pole Bending, Roping, Western Dresssage, Ranch horse and Cattle classes. She is all about the details! She does not harp, but definately will wake up your senses and have you look deeper and deeper into the horse's mind and body. Christy has a magical ability to tap into a rider and help them see more about themselves and enhance their belief about their abilities not just under saddle, but in the outside world too! Christy trains and competes in many associations including futurities, AQHA, NBHA, WRA, Aphc, BBR, and more. She also has helped many riders work their way up to earn scholarships and gain valuable life skills applicable for college and future endeavors. Give her a call. You will not be disappointed. Check out her tack shop at her ranch. She has a Facebook page and web site. WWW.ccrequinecenter.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to chat with my students to find out their goals, reasons for taking lessons, what their experiences have been, what they like about their riding, what they dislike about their riding. I like to inquire about any problems they have encounted with their riding or training. After chatting some, I have a few forms for them to fill out and then we determine a lessons date and time. First lesson starts with grooming, tacking and ground work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Many years of experience! Plus I worked, trained or was coached by some of the best horseman and women in the industry. I am not afraid to grab any related training that I can find and continue to advance myself with lessons from those who I can find that have relavant info.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes I do. They are based upon students age as a youth, then on the type of lesson they are looking for.
How did you get started teaching?
As a horse trainer, I often had the owners wanting to learn more about their newly trained horse. Many students have been with me for years.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young, old, new riders, returning riders, those coming back after injuries. A large variety.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Having my horse choosen to be interviewed by RIDETV for a Mustang competiting at the NBHA World Show. There were no other Mustang s there. He did very well for me as a pinch hitter. My barrel mare was injured a week before leaving for the world show, so I put a week of barrel work training on my Mustang and off we went across the country to the World Show!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Determine you avability, your desired goal, how hard you want to work for the goal and determine your learning style.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Their time commitment. Availability. Costs. Long term or short term student.