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Expertise
Horseman's U.com. Level 3 English/Western/Jumping Instructor. Ask me questions regarding training, colt starting, handling, care and feeding, plus the disciplines of Western (reining, flat, show), English (Hunter/jumper, flat, dressage, show) breeds, recreation (trail, ring work) ground work and Natural Horsemanship (handling, manners, trailering) and problem horses. Visit my site: Horseman's U.com - you'll find lots of training videos and useful information. Watch for my clinic dates for 2009 - I may be in your area!
Experience in the area
April Reeves is a Level 3 English/Western/Jumping Instructor and has been in the Horse Industry since 1963. She has shown almost every breed and discipline along the West Coast of North America. Watch for April's 2009 Clinic Schedule - she may be in your area in 2009.
Organizations
Certified Horseman's Association, Horse Council
Education/Credentials
EQUINE: studied under Rick and Jennifer Maynard (H/J), Patricia Deptford (Dressage), Kevin Pole, Morgan Libbert (reining). Hundreds of clinics, including Al Dunning and George Morris.
What do you like about this subject?
Horses have been a great teacher for me and continue to amaze me with their intuition and sensitivity.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I believe in becoming a whole horseman; learning every discipline I can; riding every breed I can, and continue to grow and give back to those who are also searching for answers.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Samantha | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Nice detail and great explanation. Helps a ..... |
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Recent Answers from April Reeves
2009-11-09 Colt pony:
Answer from April Reeves, Horseman’s U.com: Your attempts to alter your colt’s behavior by changing his surroundings and pasture buddies will not work in any way, shape or form. Colts (uncastrated
2009-11-05 training problems:
Answer from April Reeves, Horseman’s U.com: Hi Hailey – you have good gut instincts, as the harder the bit, the tougher the horse is going to be, and some of the equipment you have is abusive, even in
2009-10-24 colt kicking:
Answer from April Reeves: To start off, what anyone should expect from a 17-month colt is respect and obedience, especially from a colt (uncastrated male) as they have all their hormones and are just about
2009-10-18 Bad-tempered Friesian mare:
Answer from April Reeves, Horseman’s U.com: Your problem is common, and of no fault to you or Hera. It’s just that horses and humans think entirely different. You are about to learn to think like a horse
2009-10-17 sudden change of behaviour:
Answer from April Reeves, Horseman’s U.com: I’ll be honest: this is a problem for a professional that is not scared. From here, it will take a very firm hand, and a very brave heart. Somewhere in your
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