| Training Information |
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| 2009 Training Fees: 3 Sessions Weekly / Outdoor Boarding $575.00 month 3 Sessions Weekly / Indoor Boarding $675.00 month 5 Sessions Weekly / Outdoor Boarding $775.00 month 5 Sessions Weekly / Indoor Boarding $875.00 month |
| At Cross Timbers, we don't subscribe to any 'one' training system or program. Each horse and rider are unique, and must be treated as such. Our goal is to help students reach their goals, and to help them learn to become a thinking rider, able to find solutions for themselves. Our fully-customized training program is based on the needs of the individual horse. A detailed program will be established within the first week of training. Assessments are made periodically to determine the progress and success of each horse's training. Duration and frequency may differ based on the needs of each horse. Training methods may include lungeing, work-in-hand, long-reining, etc. Classical training preserves the horse's soundness and happiness, while developing the horse systematically according to time-honored and tested principles based on bio-mechanics and psychology of the horse. We do not discriminate horses based on breed or sex, provided their movement and gaits are suitable, and their temperament is willing. Several criteria are important to consider: 1) Suitability for the job. 2) A willing temperament is paramount. 3) Previous training is not a pre-requisite. In fact, if the previous training is incorrect and the horse is badly in need of corrective training, it may be a disqualifier for acceptance into our program. On the other hand, correct previous training will work in the horse's favor, and will increase likelihood of success in our program. All new horses are accepted on a "trial basis" during which time we will determine whether or not the horse will work out in our program. This saves us both, time and money. Not all horses work well with all people, and it is important to us that the horses in our care are happy, therefore we reserve the right to send horses home after this trial period, for any reason. We also reserve the right to refuse horses which we feel will be unsuitable or unsafe in our training program. |
Hay & Grain included in training fees |
