TERRY THOMPSON INC. (located in Aubrey, Texas) - We are a full service training facility, specializing not only in reining horses, but the all around performance horse as well. Terry Thompson has consistently been one of the top trainers in NRHA, AQHA and ApHC competition. Whether it is a futurity horse that you need trained, a young horse to be started, or Non Pro instruction, a program can be designed to fit both you and your horse. Terry's training program is centered around making horses for the "non pro rider" He coaches and trains not only for reining, western riding, and hunter under saddle, but the "all around" horse as well, including equitation classes. The goal at TT Inc. is to develop horses that anyone can ride and enjoy at any level of competition. Visit our website at: www.tthompsoninc.com 1/24/08

Austin

Austin, TX equine professional. 15 years professional western riding and showing experience. Available for mobile training, lessons, horsesitting and more. Visit www.thebalancedway.net for more information. 10/23/05

Experienced Hunter-Jumper professional relocating to the Austin area looking for Farm Manager/Training position with housing. 15 years experience. Hard working, capable, and dependable. References available. Jen@ColoradoHorseSales.com
Jen Duffy
10625 WCR 23
Fort Lupton CO 80621
303-857-6434 ColoradoHorseSales.com 8/9/05

Ross Performance Horses Trainer Amber Pugh specializing in Quarters and Paints all around show horses, western pleasure, trail, and hunt seat novice, youth, amateur, and select amateurs welcome Futurity prospects to seasoned show pen pros centrally located in Austin, TX 512-585-6646 rph@rossperformancehorses.com 5/31/05

Bandera

Hill Country Horseworks is an all inclusive 30 acre facility located near to Bandera, Boerne and San Antonio. We offer horseback riding lessons to suit your needs, beginner to advanced. Bring your own horse or use one of ours in our 120 foot round, footed arena and out on our challenge course. Lessons start at $40 an hour and our Challenge Course is available for a fun learning experience at no extra charge. Colt starting and training for all levels available. Check out www.hillcountryhorseworks.com Contact lou@hillcountryhorseworks.com or mscott@hillcountryhorseworks.com 6/4/08

Bastrop

"The Balance Point Equestrian Center Teaching horse and human classical dressage training principles and incorporating these principles into Natural Horsemanship techniques to create a relationship of harmony. "The Balance Point " located in Bastrop, TX is a full service training facility located 30 minutes from Austin, and 15 minutes from McKinney Roughs Equestrian Park. For more info contact Rachel Steen at (512) 303-3308." 1/16/06

Bryan

For the Bryan/College Station: 45 acre boarding/training facility. Trainer on site. Round pen. Arena for penning/sorting/roping or just plain riding. Located just 20 minutes from A&M in Bryan. Paddock enclosed trail course. Natural Trails with obstacles. Clinics available year round. Penning and Sorting clinic and jackpot held every month. Roping lessons available on your horse. Horse and Rider training packages available. Starting young horses, correcting bad habits, tune ups. Lessons available on your horse or ours.
• Contact Information Miriam Rieck BYD Ranch and Kennel P: 979-589-1843 F: 979-589-1391 www.bigyelladawg.com miriam@bigyelladawg.com 9/16/07

Carbon

OM DAVIS HORSEMANSHIP
"The Horse's Solution" Horse training, Lessons and Sales. Located between Carbon and Rising Star Texas. See our webpage www.tomdavishorsemanship.com for more info. 3/30/06

Cat Spring

Kim Mead
4M Perfomance Horses
4511 Mill Creek Road
Cat Spring, Texas 78933
281-923-7420 cell 979-865-5473 house, 979-865-5640 barn
dungirl24@aol.com
4M Performance Horses trains the western performance horse as well as halter and showmanship at halter. We specialize in youth and amatuer. We offer full board while training and will allow you to haul in for weekend refreshers. We give lessons on your horse or ours. We have been successfully showing and training horses for over 20 years. Come see what we can do for you! 3/1/07

Celina

Grand Oak Farm and Trainer Amy Moore are now operating out of Legacy Equestrian Center. Legacy is a state of the art equestrian facility offering wonderful amenities and exquisite horse care. Legacy sits on a beautiful 400 acres equipped with 45 stalls, two covered round pens, indoor/outdoor arenas and much more. The ideal set up for the equine enthusiast. Grand Oak Farm specializes in Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation . Trainer Amy comes with 17yrs in the Hunter/Jumper rings. We offer lessons beginner through advanced and training for a variety of horses. We can accommodate training for horses off the track, green broke, or even just reconditioning and fine tuning. Don't jump, we can help you strengthen your flat skills to become more confident in the saddle and on the ground. Grand Oak Farm can also help sell your equine, or find your next one. Don't settle for less than best. Visit our website to find out additional information at www.grandoakfarm.com Call today to schedule your free evaluation lesson at (517) 861-0237. 2/16/08

Bridled Passion Farm specialing in Natural horsemanship/DressageTraining/Riding lessons for all ages and skill level/Active National Competitor Located in Cleburne, Texas (South of Fort Worth) FEI rider and trainer Mary Claeys-Smith owns and operates Bridled Passion Farm, a 30 acre full service Training and Lesson Facility at affordable prices. We have screened all weather indoor riding arena, full size outdoor arena with jumps, hot & cold water wash stall, grooming stalls, and individual tack lockers. Professionally trained lesson horses are available. Paddock and pasture turnout, enclosed private stalls or individual turnouts with private housing. Clinics and schooling shows on site. Family atmosphere. We prepare young horses for breed shows, inspections, start them under saddle with professional training thru the FEI Dressage levels. Professional trained family and show horses for sale. One on one private lessons from the beginner rider thru PSG. We also have prgrams for people that are more timid and just want the joy of riding in a safe atmosphere! We also work with young stallions, and stand our own Pure Spanish Andalusian Stallions Electrizar and Fiero. Boarding and foaling services also available. Trainer Mary Claeys-Smith is a Bronze Medalist with the USDF, 2 scores from her Silver. She has over 20 years experience with all breeds and disicplines including Cutting, Western pleasure, Reining, Hunter jumpers and Dressage. She is a member of the FWDC and is on the board of directors for the SCSBA. We invite you to visit out website at www.bridledpassionfarm.com or call us 1-817-202-0711 to make an appointment. 1/22/06

College Station

We offer colt starting, problem solving, and exercising. Get your horses started or tuned up for Spring! Coming soon: Western Riding lessons. We are taking reservations for January 1, 2008. I have references available. Contact me at epilosi1@yahoo.com or 979-574-8079 for more information. Come and take a look. Pasture boarding available 10 minutes South of College Station. We have 36 acres for the horses to run and graze on. We also have large open spaces and trails to ride on. There is a tank for swimming and drinking. Thank you.

Comanche

Problem horses- NO problem; horse training, horse correction, people training, horse and rider, problem solving, calf & breakaway roping, barrels, or just riding for pleasure - have conducted horsemanship/calf roping clinics-LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE- 25 yrs experience- references available - email jjlorimartin@yahoo.com or call 325-330-0305-comanchetx 3/28/07

Conroe

Two spaces available for horse training begining in January. My facility includes barn with washrack, private turnout pastures, arena and roundpen. Refrence available in addition to my personal horses. I will also be giving western riding lessons in 1 1/2 hour, 1 hour, and 1/2 hour sessions. Also refrence available. Very competative pricing! Please email for more info or questions. I look forward to working with your needs! Nikki DuBose horse_training@yahoo.com 11173 FM 2432 Conroe, TX 77303 9/24/07

Kristy Limon is an international 3-Day Event rider. She has competed successfully in 3-day eventing, show jumping, hunters, and dressage. She is currently accepting students and horses for training at Tex-Over Farms in Conroe, TX. The 50 acre facility has 2 jumping arenas, 2 covered rings, a 20 X 60 dressage arena, 3 round pens (one covered), a free jumping pen, and a cavaletti areana. Please call Kristy at 936-443-5167 7/25/05.

Crockett

Rob McDonlad. Horses broke, ridden and trained. Many years experience- references available. Training and boarding facility in Crockett, Texas. robrocknm@yahoo.com 936-852-4085- cell 936-636-2551- home 6/1/07

Dallas

Brand new equine facility hippotherapy, Training, Lessons, Pony rides, Hoof trimming, Online courses for apprenticeship programs Check it out at Ponytalez.com email at trixie@ponytalez.com 7/23/08

Give Dressage a try! Dressage encourages flexibility and quickens responsiveness, which benefits all riding styles. I have riding experience through Grand Prix and specialize in developing strong basics. I spent a year as a working student, training on the east coast with a Professional Grand Prix trainer. I train classically and focus on developing lightness. 20 years of riding experience which also includes a background in eventing (USPC graduate), hunters, and jumpers. 7 years of professional training and instructing. Email me at staiguy53@hotmail.com or call at 806.441.2394 and I will travel to your barn. $30/45 minutes. Price may vary based on traveling distance and number of students at the location. 4/23/08

Decatur

Trainer,Christina Gokey-Smith ,Has over 25 years experience in the horse world. teaches hunters and jumpers. Teaches at Flower Mound Equestrian Center in Flower Mound ,Texas and Is the trainer for Grassland Farms in Decatur,Texas. Contact Christina Gokey-Smith 817-929-3109 or email cyne7@aol.com or view website: www.fmec.us 11/22/04

El Paso

Bill Gray trains horses (and riders!) in Cutting, Reining, Working Cowhorse, and Team Penning. He has extensive experience, and has trained with some of the best Cutting Horse Trainers in the country. He holds Working Cowhorse Clinics at Horseshoe Stables in El Paso. Contact him for a fun day for both you and your horse working with the mechanical cow! Located in El Paso, Texas, you can reach him by email at: Bill@BillGrayEquineServices.com or visit his web site: www.BillGrayEquineServices.com to find out more about him and his horses. 3/5/06

Hockley

Hello my name is Jonna Wisher. I give lessons and train at Tamarack's Fairwind Farms. We are located in Hockley, TX.
E mail me at jwequineservices@gmail.com Please see my website for more information www.jwequineservices.com 4/28/08

Houston

Equestrian Ventures Training and Instruction
Virginia Neal Ellis (713) 694-0694
I can come to you, English, Dressage, Western, All Disciplines, All Breeds, Clinics, Lessons. Helping humans and horses communicate to reach goals from very basic to most advanced in a way that the horse thinks it's his idea. Lessons on your horse anywhere or my horse in town, plus clinics and symposiums, dressage show judge. Teaching teachers and trainers since 1969, in many disciplines. Hosting clinics spring and fall with J. Ashton Moore, author, judge and trainer/examiner of trainers and judges. 4/19/07

Katy

Trainer-Reagan Mabray Barry
Location: Freeman Ranch
28340 Sharp Road
Katy, Texas 77493
e-mail: endistar1@aol.com Affordable lessons offered in hunt-seat and dressage. All skill levels welcome. 5/12/08

Flower Mound

Jennifer Zeller-Abbott, Horse Trainer, specializing in barrel horses. Riding lessons and coaching are availble. Please visit www.streakiniron.com for information on my philosophy and experience. I am located in Flower Mound, TX which is in Denton County. We are in North Texas- about 30 miles north from Dallas and Fort Worth. 4/14/07

Godley

Summers Show Horses now located in Godley, TX. Just 30 minutes southwest of Fort Worth near Cleburne. Specializing in Training, Showing, Sales and Lessons to Youth and Amateurs with Paint and Appaloosa horses. Western Pleasure, Trail and All Around Training. See our site for pictures and info. http://summerssh.tripod.com or email us at s.s.h@sbcglobal.net. 817-938-5816 12/21/04

Goliad

May Performance Horses James May. Goliad, TX. 830.534.6770. Professional Training in Working Cowhorse, Heading, Heeling, Calf Roping and Starting Young Horses. Boarding Available as well. 5/17/04

Houston Metro

Contact- Elisabeth 832-309-7018 or email Tizabeth07@yahoo.com Beginners to intermediate riding lessons english or western, kids or adults. Only pay for lessons no paying for feed or leasing the horse. Call or email for addition information. Riders 5 and up please. 3/2/07

Lampasas

Trainer Greg Dial of "The Gentle Rein" teaches and starts horses using patience and understanding. By teaching the horse, than training the rider, Greg creates a calm, cooperative attitude for both. He trains, shows, judges and provides a wide range of services to other equine events. "The Gentle Rein" is located at Little Bear Ranch in Lampasas, TX, a 2300 acre ranch including a covered arena, several round pen areas, boarding, and plenty of
trails to ride. Contact Greg at gdial1@earthlink.net or 512 689-9885. 1/7/07

Orange

I am a professional dressage rider and trainer from Europe with over 30 years experience in training and showing classical dressage at all FEI levels. 15 years in cavalry and 5 years competing and winning in Germany. I would like to train and show dressage horses up to Grand Prix . Also I can coach students from third level up to Grand Prix. I am very skilled to solve problems in training and to upgrade dressage horses at any level. For more details please visit: www.toptrainerdressage.com 10/21/07

Pleasanton

Shahan Ranch (located in Pleasanton, TX)-The Shahan Ranch is a family-owned working cutting horse ranch, nestled on over 230 acres in South Texas. Our ranch has produced several cutting champions including Miss Silver Pistol, Quaketta, Playgun, and Smart Little Pistol. Owner Wes Shahan is an extremely skilled horseman being born and raised on San Jose Cattle Co. He has won many aged events including the NCHA Non-Pro Futurity, NCHA Non-Pro Five-Year-Old Classic, and the NCHA Non-Pro Six-Year-Old Challenge. Wes was also inducted into the NCHA Non-Pro Hall of Fame in 2006. The Shahan Ranch provides the following services: horse training, full or partial care boarding, riding lessons for riders of all levels of experience, competitive cutting horse showing, consulting, horse sales. Dove hunts and hunting properties are also available. For more information visit our website at www.shahanranch.com or contact Wes at 830-570-7035 or wes@shahanranch.com. 6/13/08

Colt starting and breaking. We specialize in young stock. All aspects of ground manners, starting under saddle as well as imprinting foals and mare care. All of our horses are trained using natural horsemanship techniques. Please check out our website at Forgafarms.homestead.com or call 830-569-8569. Located in Pleasanton TX just south of San Antonio 2/27/06

Powderly

Scurry

Love. Learn. Dream. Ride.
At Cornerstone Training, Steve Smith and Wendy Hilton Smith focus on training you, so you can focus on training your horse. We help serious horse lovers learn to train the horse of their dreams for the ride of their lives.
* Whether giving a riding demonstration in front of thousands at an Equine Expo…
* Or conducting a one-on-one joint training session with a client who has entrusted us with training their horse…
* Or spending a few days at a riding clinic, showing new friends how to advance their horses’ training to the next level…
* Or helping SuperClinic participants to master our horse training secrets… Our goal never changes. From foal handling to colt starting, from spookproofing to trick training -- we give riders the tools they need for a lifetime of great rides. (903) 498-4724 4/7/07

Waxahachie

Waxahachie, TX: References available, also lessons to help you help your horse to retain his training. Awesome, safe facility with excellent attention paid to your horse. Call Tracy for all of your training needs. Services include: initial ground training, under saddle starting, dressage or jumping training. Email palogal@thompsonpaintranch.com for details. 5/14/08

Weatherford

CALF ROPING / BREAKAWAY HORSE TRAINING - Don Morgan – Weatherford, Texas. Qualifications: 2007 & 2003 PRCA Badland’s Circuit Finals Qualifier - 2003 NDRA Calf Roping Year End Champion - NIRA CRMR Regional Calf Roping Champion - NIRA CNFR Calf Roping Qualifier - NIRA CRMR owner of Calf Roping Horse of the Year “Buster Brown Shoe” – 2-Time NDRA Finals Qualifier - 7-Time NRCA Finals Qualifier - 4-Time NPRA Finals Qualifier - 2-Time South Dakota Heads-Up Calf Roping Match Champion. Prefer 4-year old horses or older. Will provide extensive calf roping and breakaway roping training. Can haul and season under the right circumstances. I only take 2 training horses per each 45 days. I focus on quality and not quantity as this is a side business for me. Call Don at (701) 220-0253 or email calf.roper@live.com . Fees will vary according to the training requirements. Testimonials and references available upon request. 5/12/08

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Training horses in minutes - not months. Janice Terra, The Lady Horse Whisperer, will come to your horse and fix most problems in under one hour, while teaching you how to follow up! No need to have your horse sent off. Reasonable prices. Less than what a month of training would be. Guaranteed results! If she can't help your horse - you owe nothing!
www.theladyhorsewhisperer.com 281-705-8188 janiceterra@comcast.net 3/8/08

Wayne’s strengths lie not only in the mastery of the techniques in his Soft Touch Horsemanship program, but in his ability to articulate and demonstrate his skills to riders and owners. Wayne’s goal is to create a willing partnership between horse and rider by building confidence for a long and lasting relationship. By his understanding of horses and how they respond in their natural habitat, Wayne is able to address a broad spectrum of horsemanship challenges. Whether training the young horse, correcting undesirable behaviors, perfecting loading techniques, Wayne has a proven record of creating responsive, functional, and confident mounts.
• Contact Information: CONTACT Wayne Nicholson at Wayne@SoftTouchHorseTraining.com or phone ( 903) 449-6613 1/28/08

La` Jai` De` Equestrian Is Currently Booking up for 2008! Call or Email Now! Services offered From Foal to Show
Free Consultations ! Training: English:
Hunter in flat and in jumper, Jumper, Dressage, Equitation, Cross Country, Eventing and I train in ground manners , Halter Showing, Horse Racing, Steeple chasing, Training to Saddle and Ride, and new disciplines.
Western:
Trail riding, competitive Trail Riding, Barrel Racing, Cattle Work and Cutting , Pole Bending
Ground, under saddle and ride in many styles and disciplines. I train Wild Mustangs, adopted horses and previously neglected and abused cases as well.
Training the older horse under saddle and more.
I train the horse alone as well as with the owner as a Team.
Twenty eight Clinics with the Horse and Rider as a Team for 2008 sign up now! Starts Jan 7th!
Vices and bad manners of the horse as well as even of the owner.
I condition horses for new show seasons and getting into shape. I even hold a clinic on conditioning both Horse and Rider.
General Care and Exercise for the horse and pet sitting while on vacation , etc.
Grooming
Broker between Horse Sales and Purchase
Training and care evaluations and offer advice on health and nutrition and more.
My training base location offers Full Care Board and Feed through Holidays ,vacation and Training.
I offer Breeding consultations, choosing mare and Stud’s and Foal care and training, Mare care and Stallion care consultations.
Riding .
I offer Riding Lessons consultations, searching for the right vendor for your needs, searching for the right equipment for your needs and even help with Riding.
Horse and Stable Management .
I also hold many events from Introductions of a new Business and Trainer to your area to Horse Rescue Fund Raisers, Horse shows , Swap and Sales Days, Stallion Days and more. First event Jan 5TH 2008. If you are a vendor and would like to set up shop for free that day please contact me ASAP to sign up!
La` Jai` De` Equestrian
Peggy Davenport
281.741.1576
Davenportmethodtraining@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/davenportmethodtraining 12/1/07

Would YOU like to be able to trail ride your horse just in a "Halter"? YOU can!!!! Please contact www.aussielogic.com to attend a FUN and WORTH WHILE horsemanship training clinic. 12/26/06

Thoroughbred trainer with 15 years of experience accepting yearlings (TB & QH). Also accepting layups. Former assistant to several leading trainers. Training at facility that includes 3/4 mile track w/gates, 3 different sized round pens, turnout paddocks, walking wheels and equine swimming pool. Your colts will have a solid foundation both on the ground and under saddle. At the minimum, your colts will be able to walk through a starting gate, be broke to a pony, and up to 18 or 1/4 mile breezes, which ever you or your trainer prefers. Scott Cole (254) 592-3719 or scracehorses@hotmail.com 11/28/06

Looking for horses to train. I have been ridding my whole life, competting in barrel racing since I could walk. I have ridden some jumper and western horses . I can pattern a horse on barrels or just the put the basics on them. $400 per month Can also give lessons. bball_grl44@hotmail.com 832-797-3334 10/9/06

My wife and I pride our selves with our personal training tactics. Most horses can be rode on the first day without any bucking. We have lots of references and we guarantee our work. Your satisfaction is important to us so we try to make your horse as user friendly to you as possible. All horses can be trained regardless of breed or age. There is no such thing as a bad horse. Just bad trainers! Financial arrangements can be made if you just give us a call. In some cases we are even willing to come pick up the horse. We charge $500 a month. Call us at HOPEFUL DREAMS 817-797-1562 for more information. Or 817-797-1567. You can also email us at hopefuldreams@cdibb.com 9/27/06 since 4/17/03

"Train with high-level competitor and trainer, Katie Chasey
Specializing in HUNTERS, JUMPERS, AND EQUITATION.
All ages and levels welcome for individual and/or group lessons in Austin and surrounding areas. I travel to you! Polish NATIONAL TEAM, OLYMPIC and USET training, LEADING HUNTER RIDER, USA , LEADING EQUITATION RIDER, USA www.archippus.us 7/29/06

MILLER TIME PERFORMANCE HORSES
Jeff and Karen Miller provide horse training, showing and have quality horses for sale full time. Jeff is also an experienced Reining trainer. We offer lessons on your horse as well. Stop by our website at http://www.millertimehorses.com We appreciate your interest. 6/5/06

At High Point Farm we specialize in youth and amateur all-around performers. Multiple World, Reserve World and Top Ten World Champions. We show on the APHA, PHBA and Hunter/Jumper show circuits. Our facility has both indoor and outdoor lighted arenas for year- round riding, jump course and round pen. Excellent care for your horses. We work with beginner to advanced riders. Visit our website www.jkhighpointfarm.com or call for more info.(817)296-8913. 6/5/06

Jerry Lee Sewell, trainer and clinician with over 60 years experience with horses, is available for horsemanship, de-spooking and colt-starting clinics in your area. He has competed, trained and won in virtually every Western riding discipline, as well as in Dressage competion. To see how you can make money for your organization or for yourself by hosting a clinic with Jerry Lee, call him at (512)360-4001 or email cowboyjerrylee@aol.com. 2/22/06

Santerland Ranch and Terrero Pacheco Performance Horses invites you to learn more about training with David Pacheco. An accomplished Foundation and Reining horse trainer and clinician, David's approach to horses has come from a lifetime of experience. Not your typical trainer, David holds degrees in Animal Science (Venezuela) and Ranch Management (TCU). The Pacheco Training System for Performance and Development is customized to fit every horse. David specializes in Reining horses but believes that a strong Foundation is necessary for any young horse, no matter the event. Visit us at: www.terreropacheco.com for more information or call us directly at: (979) 412-0969. Thank you! 10/30/05

Jodie James, Mystic Ranch ph#: 281-432-1168 e-mail: mystic_ranch1@yahoo.com Preformance to Pleasure, Corrections & Tune-Ups Patient training for your horse from start to finish. "I do the hardest job known to a trainer... correcting mistakes." Offering horse & rider training, learn to communicate with your horse. Calf Roping lessons available, all ages. Proven Winners 4/28/05

Mike and Tammy Summers Hello, we are located in Texas. We primarily train western pleasure and hunter under saddle for ApHC and APHA. I would like to be added to your site. 12/16/04

I am a racehorse trainer with over 30yrs exp. Ready to start training again. If you are wanting to buy a racehorse or just looking for an honest trainer, then give me a call 806-928-1443 or 806-747-0642 Charlie KKmac29@wmconnect.com 8/6/03

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