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We provide training, lessons, consultations,
and breed certifications at our farm. It is our passion to
teach owners how to understand the horse and its gaits and
we take pride in our amateur rider program. Our goal is for
the horse to be as happy as its owner with an emphasis on
natural training methods.
The number of horses in training are kept low to ensure quality
time can be spent with each horse and rider.
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Please contact us to make an appointment or check for available
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Training Facility
We have 14 matted stalls, a 65 x 144 well lighted
indoor arena, and a round pen. Training takes place both indoors
and out to give the horses exposure to a variety of surroundings.
Our Skills
Rick
and Kim have been studying and riding a variety of gaited
horses in both the show ring and the trails for over 11 years.
While this experience has helped us learn and refine our techniques,
it has also taught us what "not" to do when training
a gaited horse. We don't use short cuts, gimmicks, or excessive
hoof lengths/angles to enhance a horse's gait. We take the
time for each horse as an individual to develop good habits.
Our training is based on Clinton Anderson natural horsemanship
and basic dressage. We have found this to be the best combination
to effectively communicate with the horse with positive results.
The horses are much happier, perform better, and true partnerships
are created between horse and rider.
How You and Your Horse Will Improve
We take our training seriously and require owners to also
participate in the learning process. This helps ensure that
effective communication and riding aids are understood and
are clear between horse and rider. Our training includes 4
lessons each month so the owner and horse learn together to
create a willing partnership.
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| Service |
Price |
Training
- includes board,
and 4 private lessons |
$660/month |
| Mare Care |
$10/day |
Consultation
- complete evaluation of a horse and rider
- includes tack, and shoeing assessment with correct solutions
- done at our farm or by video |
$150 |
Lessons
- 1 hour, private |
$45 |
Registration Certification
- We ride and video tape your horse |
$60 |
| Hauling |
$0.50 per mile
($50 minimum) |
| Training
Resources
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| Show Accomplishments (Championships
in classes with west coast breeders/farms) |
"Best of Show" Grand Champion
2002 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic, Monroe WA
"Toby's Taking Care of Business"
Kim Brighton up |

Trail Pleasure Champion
2004 All Gaited Show, Eugene OR (Reserve)
2004 Gait-Way to Heaven, Spanaway WA
2004 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic
"Crusher"
Rick Brighton up
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Classic/Park Champion
2002 Triple Play, Pasco WA
"Toby's Taking Care of Business"
Kim Brighton up |
Trail Pleasure Champion
2002 Triple Play, Pasco WA
2002 Showcase of the West, Reno NV
2002 Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic, Monroe WA
"My Gorgeous George"
Rick Brighton up |
Classic/Park Champion
2002 Showcase of the West, Reno NV
"Toby's Taking Care of Business"
Rick Brighton up |
Undefeated High Point and Champion Winner
2001 Showcase of the West, Reno NV
"Midnight", 5 consecutive wins
Trained and ridden by Rick Brighton |
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