Horse Training

CHESS, Inc. Horsemanship

How We Train

Over 32 years horse training experience.

Start Under Saddle - Stop Biting, Rearing - Teach to Back on Ground and Under Saddle - Teach to Lift Feet for You and Farrier - Teach to Self-load on Trailer - Stop Buck (won't have to lunge before riding to get buck out) - Teach Respect for Human Space - Teach Owner how to Worm - Teach Acceptance of Bridle - Teach to Accept Clipping

AND MORE

These training methods will work on any horse -- EVEN YOURS

* Training

6 months to 1 year: establish respect on ground; usually have under saddle within 30 days. Six-month-old not ridden. One-year-old rideable in controlled setting for SHORT periods with light-weight rider. De-sensitize to lots of stimuli (balloons, tarps, flying trash, waving seasonal flags, children running around, noises, rain coats, cracking of whip (simulates gun firing), etc.). Older horses also accepted for training.
1 to 2 year old: Establish respect on ground. Start or refresh under saddle. Install engine and brakes. Install steering wheel. De-sensitize to lots of stimuli (same as above). Make trail safe. Free-jump over cavellettis, small jumps and small coops, for trail safety and in preparation for English disciplines. Usually have under saddle and going well within 30 days. Older horses also accepted for the same.

* Re-Training

Time required depends on the horse and the problem.

* For Training Costs Call:540-341-7507 or cell: 703-501-8955

* Contact: info@chesshorses.com for application forms.

* We encourage owner/rider participation.

Also see "Starting Under Saddle."

Kaya - 3 yrs - wild mustang - 3rd week - at owner's facility

1st week - establishing direction.

Thinking about giving up union card.

Desensitizing with stick and string

Desensitize with stick and string

Learning the emergency handbrake from the ground.

Teaching emergency handbrake on opposite side.

Teaching owner how to desensitize to plastic bag.

Owner working on belly button exercise.

Owner practicing emergency handbrake from saddle.

Teaching owner how to teach horse to lift feet.

Ralph:10yrs:Day1:giving up his union card

CHESS, Inc.

CHESS, Inc.

Chess Inc. * Broad Run VA 20137 * (540) 341-7507

cell: (703) 501-8955

info@chesshorses.com

updated 03/09/2011

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