Students are put into a real horse trainer’s situation with hands on practical work Monday to Friday 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. They may bring their own horse for the cost of hay and shavings. The student receives daily instruction from Bonnie Becker on each horse. Colt breaking is an option. They are responsible for grooming, tacking up, training, cooling out, bathing, and clipping their assigned horses. Job placement, counseling on student progress, improving public relation skills, and giving riding lessons are all part of the program. Some classroom work will be assigned. 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 many special events are planned for the term. A certificate will be awarded upon graduation. A video camera will be used as a teaching aid. All methods taught are safe and humane.

This school has a six month term. Students may take a second term for more advanced training. Private furnished dorm rooms are available. Use of a fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry facility is included. Students receive their own tack locker and 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. A non-refundable down payment is required one month prior to the start of the school with the remaining tuition due once the school begins. Partial refund with doctor’s certificate may apply.

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

Download school application form (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 six month school term. Training fees are due by the 15th of each month. Six post dated cheques are appreciated. Horse owners may receive lessons on their horse in the last month 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 six months.

Download Horse Training Registration Form (PDF)

Elmo Still
Box 1317, Cardston,
Reining Horse Breeder
“I have known Bonnie for the past 6 years. She has trained & shown my horses, taking them to the top. Her talent and abilities to instruct others has been proven as many of her students have been in the winner’s circle. I highly recommend her school to anyone wishing to improve and develop their abilities in showing, instructing, or training horses.”

Dan Lybbert,
Farrier
“After one month of Bonnie Becker’s Training School my 2 year old gelding is quiet, confident, and ready for further training.”

Regan Westrop,
Student
“The hands on experience was excellent & I saw myself and my horses improve. I felt like a real horse trainer.”

Jaime Watts,
Student
“Bonnie has taught me a lot, it will be a great start for my horse training career.”