1. What does your training include?
Our training fee includes board as well as training. Our training
schedule for your horse is as follows: Each horse gets worked 6 days a week. Our highly qualified
staff provides for the complete care of your horse from feeding and stall cleaning to grooming and
clipping your horse.
2. Do you train and teach equitation?
Yes. Over the years many NWS riders have competed successfully
and won on a National level. Most recently Jessica Moctezuma has won the Gold Medal for 13 & Under
Riders in the Pleasure Olympics, the UPHA Pleasure Equitation Finals for riders 13 & Under and the UPHA
Equitation Finals for 11 and Under Riders.
3. What, if any, equipment do you require me to provide if I have a horse in training?
You are required
to have all the equipment needed to show your horse. Such as show bridle, saddle, sheets, coolers,
blankets etc. for showing as well as at home. We do not require you to purchase any work equipment.
If you do not have all the equipment needed we work with you to help you purchase it in a fashion that
fits your budget. NWS provides all bits.
4. What disciplines do you train your horses in?
My love for American Saddlebreds has caused me to train
in all disciplines with special attention given to what your individual horse is best suited for.
These disciplines include but are not limited to Five Gaited, Three Gaited, Fine Harness, Equitation,
Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Western, and Hunt Seat.
5. Do you do short term training?
While I do not encourage short term training I will on a case by case
basis evaluate and consider the individual situation.
6. Does my horse have to be a Saddlebred for you to train it?
No we also train Morgans and Hackneys but
we will be glad to discuss your needs on a case by case basis to determine what we can do for you and
your horse. We will not take any horse that we feel our training program will not help.
7. What type of shows do you go to?
We go to whatever shows are necessary to meet the needs of our
customers. We go to small shows as well as large anywhere from Littleville to Louisville-The World's
Championship Horse Show.
8. Do I have to show my horse?
Of course not. My love for horses is not limited to show horses. If your
expectations and or needs can be met in our program we will be more than happy to train your horse
without you showing it.
9. What extras would I be billed for if my horse was in training?
The horse owner is expected to pay all
vet bills and shoeing bills (these are billed directly by the vendor) Vitamins as required for the
health of the horse. Blanket laundry and repair. Show expenses, shipping and entries.
10. How many lessons a week do I get?
If you live in the general vicinity and are able, most people come
out twice a week. As part of your training fee you are entitled to two lessons a week (these are not
cumulative over a period of time and no discount is given for lessons not taken). People who do not
live in the immediate area will come in and spend several days working with their horse as well as
practice horses.
11. Do you have lesson horses available for practice?
Yes. We at NWS have several horses used for lessons
and practice. Depending on your desire for improvement we have a variety of lessons offered for our
training customers to improve their skills in and out of the show ring.
12. Can I get lessons when you are at a show and I do not go?
Yes, NWS has two instructors available that do
not typically go to horse shows. You may schedule a lesson with one of them at no extra charge if your
horse is in training.
13. Do you have horses available to lease if I don't own my own or can't for some reason show my own?
North Wind Stables keeps several practice horses at all times many of which are very competitive in the show ring.
Some of these horses are available for lease and while there is no guarantee we do try to accommodate our
customers in every way possible.
14. Do I have to find a blacksmith or vet for my horse?
All horses in training at NWS are under the care of
NWS and will use our vet and blacksmith. We will handle all needs of your horse's worming shots etc. and
all bills come from the provider to you and you will pay them directly. You will know what was done and will be
able to keep your records up to date. You will not need to be available to work with the blacksmith or vet.
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