Training:

We offer several different types of training. Training is caitered to the horses needs. Please inquire if you have a specific issue you feel we may be able to help with. The below are the most common training packages we offer.

Foal training:

Our favorite training! Foals can come with their dam or after weaning. Our preferance is to work with foals while they are still quite young as more can be accomplished the younger they arrive. Foal handling for sucklings includes full board for foal and dam in one of our many large foaling stalls with ample turn out with age appropriate friends to grow strong and learn from. Foals are handled throughout the day and learn forward from where they are at. We have had foals come through that have had good handling and need more, we've had foals that have been spoiled by over zealous owners and we have worked with foals that have never been touched by a human. Our experience dictates what each individual foal needs. Click here to see how we raise our foals.

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Young horse training:

Another training option for young horses. We offer partial training for yearlings and 2 year olds that may need additional handling and exposure. Ponying, walking trails, learning to trust and listen to the handler etc are all integrated into daily life. Often we have yearlings or 2 year olds that come in that have never been in a trailer, have never seen clippers or have never been off the farm. We tend to call this service "camp". We often have young horses come for continued handling but also so they can grow up healthy and strong on lots of pasture with age appropriate turn out buddies. This is an especially important time for young colts which we accept on an individual basis.

We also offer a partial training service (usually for 3 year olds) that are ready to start light work but need more time to develop mentally and or physically before started under saddle. Horses are worked a few days per week and are taught to long line, ground drive, pony, wear tack and are exposed to many different situations. The horses physical developement is of most importance to us. We don't use gimicks or run youngsters around in a bunch of tight circles on their young legs. All training is done with a deliberate purpose. This partial training service is only offered to horses that will continue on to full training at JCA when ready.

Starting horses under saddle:

Horses that come to be started under saddle are trained classically. They are worked from the ground in preparation for a rider. This is our most common training request and we thoroughly enjoy starting horses right without "tricks". We expect owners to commit to at least 90 days of training for horses that have not been previously started. Usually in this time frame horses have a good working knowledge from the ground as well as basic walk trot canter under saddle. If ready, horses will be given experience on trails or off the farm at local shows. Progress will vary from each individual. If the horse will be going home to the owner we expect the owner to be a part of the learning process. Once the horse is ready the owner is expected to come for regualr lessons on their horse when pssible prior to the horse going home.

Discounts are offered to Iberians.

Continued training:

Continued training is available for horse that have already been started under saddle but need to continue their education. This may include general progressive training or working through specific problem issues.

Discounts are offered to Iberians.

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SSales:

Andalusians and crosses coming in for training that are available for purchase may be marketed by us. Sale horses represented by us must meet our requirements for temperament, trainability and soundness before we will represent them.

SRehabilitation board:

This is one of the most rewarding services for us. Horses coming in for rehabilitation board may need anything from stall rest to medications on the half hour. This service is provided for owners when they or their boarding stable are unable to provide the care their horse needs coming off an injury, post surgery etc. We are often a go between from hospital to home when transitional care not requiring hospitalization is desired. Our rates are reasonable and are usually all inclusive. We offer both a short term and long term rate based on individual needs.

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Foaling:

NEW in 2009!!!

We have been asked for years by both our vets and clients to offer the service of foaling out mares. We are very excited to offer this service in 2009. Please feel free to inquire about this service. Meanwhile we hope to update this page soon with more information as it becomes available.

Lessons:

Clients may trailer their horse in for lessons with head trainer Jenni Johnson. Some of our horses are appropriate for lessons so please feel free to inquire about the availability of lessons on one of our school masters. Boarders are welcome to have an approved outside trainer teach on our farm and we offer regular clinics with Paul Mathews.

We are retaining and developing some of our young homebreds to be used specifically in our future riding program.