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Expertise
I specialize in breaking and training difficult horses. I can provide advice on correcting behavior issues - cribbing, rearing, spinning; along with tack recommendations. I can also suggest feed programs, hoof care and explain dental care requirements.
Experience in the area
I have owned Horsehaven Stables since 2000 and will break 5 horses this year alone!! I believe in a humane, safe and intelligent method when breaking horses that is based on results and not time. I have gained a reputaion in the area for taking in dangerous horses that no one else wants and fixing them up. I keep them as personal riding horses for years and if I see improvement I will sell one eventually to the right owner and situtaion. I believe every horse deserves a chance to prove themselves. More often than not they prove it was the human's fault!!
What do you like about this subject?
Being the advocate for the horse. Often there is no one to speak for them in the situations I see them in. I am their voice to the humans around them.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To educate all riders in all disciplines that wearing an ASTM/SEI approved helmet is the easiest and best way to protect oneself. I never want to see a rider without a helmet on....that is my goal to achieve .
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Jackie | 07/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, I've contacted a ..... |
| Marianne | 07/24/09 | 2 | 10 | 7 | |
| Karen | 07/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow, thanks for explaining so plainly. This ..... |
| Jodie | 07/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks heaps fr the advice. Jodie |
| Grace | 07/18/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thanks for your help! He is now ..... |
Recent Answers from Solange Rian
2009-07-29 Nervous Horse:
Hi Jackie! I recommend you immediately stop attempting to ride this horse and instead concentrate on breaking him as if he was a completely unbroke baby horse...because that is what he is....in his
2009-07-22 My horse eats his boots!:
Hi Dawn! Hmmmm....I can only assume you are putting these boots on him for therapeutic reasons. He has had some trauma to his fetlocks (rear or front) or maybe it is just old age and they are low as
2009-07-22 unbroken horse - having problems.:
Hi Aimee! You did not say what your goal with this horse was but, let's assume it is just to safely ride him and to go for trail rides. How to get there? Get some hands-on help from a professional
2009-07-21 horses:
Hi Lesli! You did not clearly say why these horses are tied to a post and left to stand. Was it at the end of a trail ride and the riders were sitting close by just visiting or such and the horses
2009-07-20 9 yo not trained:
Hi Shelly! The very next thing you should do is speak to your vet, farrier or tack shop and ask them to recommend a local trainer who has experience in your horse's breed and the breaking process.
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