Horseman Mentorship
The Horseman Mentorship was specifically designed for those who want to dive deeper and learn how to train and work with their horse on the ground and in the saddle. This program is available both in person and virtually with different intensities to meet your needs and goals. You may participate in the mentorship with your horse or one of mine.
Dive into nutrition, social dynamics, biomechanics of the horse and rider, how to uncover and solve problems as they arise, and more topics involved in journey with the development of an equine partner.
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Lessons: In Person & Virtual
Good horsemanship and balanced, confident riding are the key to many successful days with your horse. Lessons are the best way to continue growing with your horse. We offer lessons here at our farm, on the trail, and at the comfort of your own home either in person or virtually.
Lessons are available for every breed and discipline with focus including but not limited to horsemanship skills, centered and biomechanically correct riding for both horse and human, and overcoming fear and trauma to build confidence on the ground or in the saddle. Use your horse or one of ours. Please contact for more information and rates.
Clinics & Retreats
Please check our schedule for clinic dates at our farm and contact us to schedule your intensive retreat. To learn how to host a clinic at your barn with group or private sessions, click here.
Ground Training
Ground training is one of the first and most important things to teach a young horse. How they learn to lead and be handled on the ground sets the foundation for furthering their training under saddle. This program will cover the basic ground work and handling with your youngster setting you both up for success in the future.
Field and stall board available. Owners are strongly encouraged to participate with their horse in lessons at no additional cost to learn alongside your horse and make the transition home smoother for both horse and human.
Problem Solving
Discovering the root of the problem you are facing with your horse and rebuilding horses with a poor foundation or trauma is one of the things we are most passionate about here at Sunny Side. Our struggles with our horse usually stem from their fear and anxiety showing up as lack of confidence, explosive tendencies such as rearing, bucking or bolting, or general pushing and unruliness. We begin by evaluating to discover where these blocks are coming from then lay out a plan of action for both you and your horse to overcome. For problem solving involving unrideable horses, a three month minimum is required
Field and stall board available. Owners are strongly encouraged to participate with their horse in lessons at no additional cost to learn alongside your horse and make the transition home smoother for both horse and human.
Colt Starting
This is the foundation for your horse’s life long riding career. The starting process sets the tone for how your horse will process and respond to you and other riders in the future. A through and careful start will set you and your horse up for success on your future adventures together. This is not a stage to be rushed or taken lightly so we require a minimum of three months for starting.
Field and stall board available. Owners are strongly encouraged to participate with their horse in lessons at no additional cost to learn alongside your horse and make the transition home smoother for both horse and human.