Category Archives: Training

training questions and discussion

Morgan trainers/farms near Chicago area or Northern Indiana

Posted on May 1, 2012 by horseshower123

Hi! I’m looking for a Morgan farm or trainer in the Chicago area or Northern Indiana. I’m willing to travel an hour to get to the farm. Preferably a barn that shows. Thanks.

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Looking for apprenticeship

Posted on May 1, 2012 by hv2000

Hi all! This is Emma Nobles. I was hoping to find a farm to apprentice with for a while, learn more about training. Willing to travel, I live in maine. Let me know if you know anything! Sincerely, Emma emnobles@yahoo.com … Continue reading →

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Long Lining with a Double Bridle

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jrchloe

I have never been taught this training method. While I do have some knowledgeable resources to teach me hands on stuff but I would really like the theory behind this method please. What is the purpose (other than oh it … Continue reading →

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Valor Stables Relocation

Posted on December 11, 2011 by MissGenny

Valor Stables of Boonville, Mo has reloated to Upton, KY and is accepting training horses at it’s new location.   Riding lessons available for all ages, and owners receive lessons as part of training fee. Limited Full Care boarding also available.  Please … Continue reading →

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Dale Chavez Training Saddle for sale

Posted on August 3, 2011 by chisholm

Dale Chavez Training Saddle I just listed my Dale Chavez “Trainer” Western Rough Out Saddle on Ebay. This saddle has the shorter 26 inch skirts so it will fit shorter backed horses like Morgans very well. Go to www.ebay.com and … Continue reading →

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tounge ties

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Carley

we have a school horse who works much better if she has her tounge tied. shes easy to do, doesnt throw a fit or anything, the problem is that a customer leasing her cant seem to get it done correctly. … Continue reading →

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Wearing an over/side check

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jrchloe

How do you get a horse to bounce off a check (side or over)? Is it the way it’s attached to the surcingle or how the bit feels in their mouth? Or do you let the check be slightly loose … Continue reading →

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Equipment wanted

Posted on April 19, 2011 by merlinh

So I recently tripled my amount of horses, and instead of the usual case of too much equipment, I am now short on equipment. I’m guessing there are those around that have extra of the wrong stuff so maybe I … Continue reading →

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Correctly Bending the Driving Horse

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jrchloe

How would one go about getting a horse to bend correctly in the shafts since you have nothing aiding the hindend? I have been looking in driving dressage areas but they drive differently so that’s not much help. What I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale, 8/6/11

Posted on March 1, 2011 by mdmossburg

The Spokane Morgan Club http://www.spokanemorganclub.org presents The Sixth Annual Stallion Showcase & Horse Sale at Lady Raven Stables minutes north of Spokane on August 6, 2011. See the event web site for directions, entry blank, photos from the first five … Continue reading →

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