TRAINING

ELS Equine can provide training services starting horses, putting miles on, finishing or refreshing your horse's training. Emmy-Lou uses a very quiet natural approach to riding, employing the physics and the mind of the horse to accomplish any goal.

A little about how I train:

I put a lot of time and emphasis into my groundwork with the horse, I believe solid groundwork is the foundation for a good riding horse, and it is something that can always be revisited if there are ever problems in the future. I recognize that all horses are different and some need more time than others, it's important to me that the horse understands the concept completely, before moving on to the next step, as moving forward with 'holes' in their training can cause huge problems in the future. Being thorough sometimes takes a lot of time, but it's worth the reward.

When working on the ground I use my voice often, I find it helps horses make the connection between my body language on the ground, and body language from the saddle. Creating a calm, well mannered horse who is trusting and willing is most important to me, fine tuning and training for a specific discipline can come later. I believe, that a well rounded horse with solid basics can go in any direction. Of course, if an owner has already decided what the horse's future will hold, ie speed events, shows, etc. training can be tailored so that this particular horse is best prepared for his particular future.

Working with already broke horses to take them further than they are is always wonderful, it never ceases to amaze me what a horse can do when he is asked the right way. Horses who have devoloped habits or quircks are usually 'figured out' by finding the 'hole' or inconsistency in their past training. Often taking a step back (or several) or simply changing our method of 'asking' will help the horse understand what we want (or don't want) him to do.

All in all, I truly believe that time and good communcation is the key to accomplishing anything, most horses move along nicely, and then there's the odd horse who just needs more time. I believe that there is hope for every horse, and that consistency, time, and a patient hand will always do the trick.

*** SPRING SPECIAL*** starting March 15, 2011 $500/month including board! Get some miles on your horse and have him going strong before the riding (& competing) season is in full swing!!!

Training - Includes board (feed, deworming & hoof trim (if required, shoeing is extra). 5-6 training sessions per week.

Training rides - If you are boarding your horse and would like me to put one or two rides on it, or something regular like 1 ride per week, my rate is $15/hr. I'll be happy personalize a program for you & your horse.

BOARDING

Currently ELS Equine has only pasture board spaces available. Board includes:

Full use of the facility & trails. Feed (pasture and/or hay in summer - free choice quality hay in winter). Also includes daily check-up with groom, hoof cleaning and if required, blanketing, and special needs of any individual horse can be adressed as well. Regular deworming and hoof trimming is included (shoeing is extra) and free choice mineral block is available for the horses at all times.

Summer pasture board - $100/month per horse

Winter pasture board - $175/month per horse

HAULING

ELS Equine can provide horse hauling locally, be it to and from my facility, or elsewhere.

$0.50/km - safe 2006 circle J 2H angle haul trailer, comfortable ride for the horses.

* please note, special rates for multiple horses can be worked out, for training, board or hauling. *