Kevin Spaeth Horse Training Is A Horse Trainer
Specializing
in;
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- The best start,
- Developing the perfect trail horse
- Solving ANY Issues
- Advanced Performance Horse Training
- Natural Horsemanship Training Methods
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (715)396-1265
- Trailers itself?
- Has a developed attention span?
- Enjoys going away from barn buddies with you?
- Watches other peoples' horses jig on the trail?
- Gets a lolly pop from your farrier and vet?
- Crosses most any obstacle with confidence?
- ( add your wish in this space)….
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (715)396-1265
Of Special Interest to Performance Horse
Owners...
Advanced Horse Training Maneuvers Such As;
Email: [email protected]
Side Note;
This horse trainer is in search of horses to be trained with a reputation for being the most dangerous, troubled, and considered “unable to be trained horse“. If any one reading my ad has such an animal, or if you may know of someone who may have one, please contact me and or forward my personal email to the owner.
Advanced Horse Training Maneuvers Such As;
| Horse Trainer Kevin Spaeth |
- Roll backs
- Sliding stops
- Side Pass
- Soft in the face
- Soft in your hands
- Supple Flexation
- Introduction to the spin .
- (your requirements here)
Email: [email protected]
Phone (715)396-1265
Side Note;
This horse trainer is in search of horses to be trained with a reputation for being the most dangerous, troubled, and considered “unable to be trained horse“. If any one reading my ad has such an animal, or if you may know of someone who may have one, please contact me and or forward my personal email to the owner.
Thanks in advance for your time.
Truly,
Horse Trainer
Kevin Spaeth
Spaeth Horsemanship
What is a Horse Trainer?
What is a Horse Trainer?
A Horse Trainer teaches a horse to perform or behave in a
certain way as directed by its handler. Whether a horse has behavior problems or
the owner is looking to teach them advanced performance techniques a
horsetrainer can help them. Horse trainers can also teach a horse to behave in
a way that helps to look after them more easily. There are a number of horse
trainers that can teach a horse to perform in more specialist roles such as in
police roles and working with people with disabilities for example.
What does it take to become a Horse Trainer?
There are no statutory training requirements for becoming a
horse trainer although there are courses that can be undertaken via independent
organisations. If qualifications are presented by the horse trainer then this
is a good indication of their knowledge but not necessarily a reflection of
their skill. Therefore, it is important to take steps to ensure that you are
hiring a reputable horse trainer.
Horsetrainers must be authoritative but calm in order to
work effectively with horses. It takes a lot of skill, patience and experience
to get results. A good horse trainer will have a good understanding of the
psychology of horses in order to build rapport with them. It is also important
that horse trainers are good at building relationships with people as training
the horse is only half the equation. For training to be successful it is
essential that the owner is involved in the training.
Why not train your own horse?
Years of experience, training many different types, sizes
and breeds of horses for different purposes develops equestrian skills that few
individuals can match. Most horse trainers will have extensive experience of
working with or being around horses and have developed an interest in horse
training as a result of these experiences.
Many people struggle with a horse who presents poor
behavior and try to resolve the problems with inappropriate or heavy handed
tactics that rarely work in the longer term. This is not to suggest that the
intentions are not good but in such situations, for your safety as well as that
of the horse, it is best to get advice from an expert.
Horses are large, powerful and intelligent creatures who
must be treated with care and respect. By fully understanding the psychology of
horses and being able to identify underlying causes of any difficulties they
can be dealt with effectively. Few of us have this insight and even many of
those who do cannot find the necessary solutions.
Not all Horse Trainers are the same
The expert horse trainer begins by developing a
relationship with the owner to gain an understanding of their knowledge and
horse training requirements. The importance of this is often overlooked by less
experienced horse trainers. It is essential that the owner has the confidence
to take advantage of the new found skills of the horse. If not, all of the trainers’
efforts will be wasted.
Few experts will even have the confidence in their skills
and abilities to video (at request) the training sessions. This gives you an
insight into the training process as well as the conduct of the trainer
themselves. This is not something that many trainers will offer but those horse
trainers that do demonstrate that they are happy to be transparent.
Knowing what you want to achieve
In many circumstances what you want to achieve is obvious
and straight forward. If you are unable to safely enter a stable in order to
clean it due to the behavior of the horse inside then your goal is to be able
to safely enter the stable to complete the cleaning. However, sometimes it is
not so obvious what the problem is particularly if it is more of a
psychological difficulty the horse appears to have developed.
Sometimes, you simply do not know what is possible. For
example, if you are an experienced horse rider but want to compete at a high
level or in a different equestrian discipline. Or maybe you have worked with a
less experienced horse trainer who has yet to develop the expertise to train
your horse to excellence. There is no such thing as an untrainable horse!
One of the benefits of being an expert horse trainer is that we
are able to help you identify specific difficulties or gaps in training that
need to be worked on with the horse. Do not assume that all horse trainers will
have this ability. Many less experienced horsetrainers will work to modify the
behavior of the horse without considering the psychological difficulties that
may lie beneath. Others will work with the horse but spend little time with the
owner.
Thinking of Becoming A Horse Trainer?
Ask us about our Natural Horsemanship Apprenticeship Program
Tips for becoming a horse trainer.
Becoming a horse trainer is one of those things that has no real formal
path to obtaining. It is one professional that has no centralized body to
govern, regulate, or issue official certification in. Although, many ranches
and organizations that deal with equines do offer specialized courses that lead
to certificates. These can in turn lead into becoming an official horse
trainer. However they are far from a basic requirement.
One major key to becoming a good horse trainer is riding experience.
If you want to train horses for a living than you will need a lot of
experience. Not just with a single horse or stable, but with a wide range of
horses. Each horse has its own personality and even their breed can play a
large part in that as well. You should be well accustomed to interpreting the
moods and unique mannerisms that each horse may have. It is also important to
be natural and comfortable in meeting and dealing with unfamiliar horses.
Having a lot of diverse riding and handling experience is a good foundation
towards a career in horse training.
The other type of experience that is vital to being a horse trainer is hands on.
Work with as many established trainers as you can. Be it in teams with
starter horses that just need more adjusting, to side by side with the lead
breaking in a new horse, hands on experience is the other half to a good
trainer. You need to show people not only that you know what you are doing, but
that you are a hard worker and have what it takes to really train horses.
Working with horses is not for the weak willed or lazy. You have to be
determined, steady, patient, and diligent. To make it as a trainer you have to
have a good reputation for displaying a solid work ethic and results.
Modern, olden, and future horse trainers.
In the old days, when everyone used horses for transportation, just
about everyone called themselves a horse trainer to some degree. In part it was
because most people grew up having to work with them. In modern times, the
breed of true trainers and those who just grew up with horses is becoming a
mixed group. More people are inclined to having a solid resume that includes
not only personal and hands on experience, but degrees that support the field
of study. The latter may well lead to the future trainer having a system of
accreditation.


