Students are put into a real horse trainer’s situation with hands on practical work all week, including some optional weekend classes. Students work at their own pace and at their own level. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced training methods are taught, depending on the level of the student and horse. Barn management and horse care skills are learned seven days a week, improving efficiency, consistency, awareness, punctuality, and organizational skills. A high standard of care is always expected.

Students are assigned horses with the number of horses rode per day depending on their ability and experience. Students may bring their own horses to add to the program or to use as practice. Students will receive daily instruction from Bonnie Becker on each horse. Some classroom work will be assigned. Job placement, counseling on student progress, improving public relation skills, and giving riding lessons are all part of the program. Colt breaking is an option.

Students are responsible for grooming, tacking up, training, cooling out, bathing, clipping, cleaning stalls and feeding their assigned horses. Weekend chores are done by alternating groups of students. Students receive every second weekend off and are required to work some holidays.
Guest instructors are invited regularly and manyspecial events are planned for the term. Students alternate going to shows with Bonnie (optional). A video camera may be used as a teaching aid. All methods taught are safe and humane.

A certificate will be awarded upon graduation.
Students must be 18 years of age to be accepted into the school.

This school has a three month term. Students may take a second term for more advanced training. Private furnished dorm rooms are available with the use of a fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry facility. Satellite TV and Internet access are included aswell. Students have use of all stable facilities, including a 100’ x 210’ heated indoor riding arena.

Students must send an application form with a video or DVD of their riding skills for consideration of acceptance. There are a very limited number of positions available in the school - apply soon.

Two courses are available:
May - July, 2010
August - October - 2010

A list of skills learned, contract, and tack list are available upon request.

Download school application form (PDF) Download Tack List (PDF)

Send your horse to the school for a student to train under Bonnie Becker's instruction. Horses receive quality care and training. Each horse is fed quality feed and has an individual box stall and turnout. Stalls are cleaned daily. Horses are trained with the most humane and safe methods. They are ridden consistently with sessions lasting approximately one hour. Each student is assigned four horses. A list of all ground work, beginner, intermediate, and advanced training methods is available upon request.

Horses may be broke or unbroke. Horses MUST be quiet and have no problem horse issues. Horses cannot have soundness problems. Unbroke horses must be halter broke. A horse may be sent home if safety issues arise.

Owners must supply a halter and lead shank. Blankets are optional. Veterinarian and farrier fees are extra. Horses must stay for the three month school term. Training fees are due by the 15th of each month. Three post dated cheques are appreciated. Horse owners may receive lessons on their horse in the last week of the school term. Horse owners, please fill out a horse training registration form at least one month before school starts. Owners please call ahead to make appointments to see your horse’s progress. Check price list for all fees.

Call for registration form or download form (PDF) from link below.

Have a student training your horse, $500/mo for three months.

Download Horse Training Registration Form (PDF)