June 1st - September 31st
Celeste Bergum is a certified horse trainer with over 10 years of experience in training multiple breeds, specializing in thorough ground work, desensitization, colt starting, all around riding, trail training, liberty work, trick training and behavioral problems. With a goal for each horse's training is a calm, sensible, and willing minded horse ready to go in any direction you’d like to take them. Focusing on the mind and well being of each and every horse, her methods are revolved around building trust and creating a connection. She does not believe in pushing or using fear tactics.
Training for 2023:
Training Package Summary (A start to their first 30 days):
Celeste Bergum is a certified horse trainer with over 10 years of experience in training multiple breeds, specializing in thorough ground work, desensitization, colt starting, all around riding, trail training, liberty work, trick training and behavioral problems. With a goal for each horse's training is a calm, sensible, and willing minded horse ready to go in any direction you’d like to take them. Focusing on the mind and well being of each and every horse, her methods are revolved around building trust and creating a connection. She does not believe in pushing or using fear tactics.
Training for 2023:
- $950/30 days (Includes board, 4 free lessons to learn along, videos & pictures of your horse at the end of training).
- Please check for availability!
- MUST have a non refundable deposit down for a spot to be held.
- June only has 2 spots left!
- MUST have a current Coggins (Negative) and UTD vaccinations/worming before the horse is allowed on the premises. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Training Package Summary (A start to their first 30 days):
- Groundwork:
- Lunging (w/t/c), ground exercises, ground manners, leg cues, tying, learning patience, working alone & away from other horses, standing for the farrier, being ponied, working with mud & water, fly spray, baths.
- Desensitization:
- Bags, tarps, loud noises, music, vehicles, walking up onto and over objects & obstacles, dragging objects, mud, water, fire.
- Saddle Training:
- Mounting/dismounting, Transferring the groundwork & desensitization into the saddle, Working on a solid walk & trot, whoa, turn, and softness in the bit.
I don't train for anything "fancy" but I do train for trail riding and long term companionship. Using a combination of many methods, researching, and consistent learning from each and every horse over the years. My methods consist of positive reinforcement, liberty work, and a few trainers such as Buck Brannaman, Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt.
Starting out by making a solid foundation on the ground, they get a lot of patience time learning through tying! Tying at different places, having time alone away from other horses (which helps with buddy sourness amazingly well!), and working on ground manners/minding a persons space. I love a horse that falls asleep at a hitching post instead of one that's whinnying and pawing every 5 seconds! Getting them introduced to many things as possible on the ground to limit surprises in the saddle (I don't just start out bucking a horse out and throwing everything in their face without a gradual learning process). Taking my time is important for both their well being and mine. I also religiously work with their feet, trailer loading, and ground manners!
I personally want a horse to be soft, respectful, willing, and trusting of it's rider. One that asks their rider what to do in a situation instead of immediately reacting. Desensitization is very important in my training program as it creates a bond and connection with the horse in no way I've experienced before. Most horses I have finished training with proper desensitization turn out to spook in place and wait for the riders response or don't spook at all. Horses aren't bombproof and I won't pretend I can make them out to be. I do my best to train these horses to listen to their riders. Once it's time for the saddle, I start out training in a simple knot halter, from there I develop a softness and continue to graduate them into a bit when I feel they're ready. Then I transfer everything that was taught on the ground, into the saddle, continue to focus on anything that still needs work. For the last week or so I work on fine tuning the walk, trot, stop, & whoa.
At the end of 30 days (although different for each and every horse) they should be ready to go home to be continued on their training and have a consistent riding schedule to ensure their progressing for the better. If you're not capable of continuing to train/work your horse after 30 days whether it's because they're still too green for your riding/experience level, then I do suggest a full 60 days minimum. 30 days is only a start to their learning process and they will need more experience/miles no matter who you send them to for training.
Keep in mind when choosing me for a trainer. I do NOT push horses into something they're not ready for mentally or physically. I also no longer push for or expect a canter or do any trail training in the first 30 days. If you wish for a canter and or trail training 60 days is a requirement. Every month they are gradually worked up into learning new things and spending more time in the saddle.
Starting out by making a solid foundation on the ground, they get a lot of patience time learning through tying! Tying at different places, having time alone away from other horses (which helps with buddy sourness amazingly well!), and working on ground manners/minding a persons space. I love a horse that falls asleep at a hitching post instead of one that's whinnying and pawing every 5 seconds! Getting them introduced to many things as possible on the ground to limit surprises in the saddle (I don't just start out bucking a horse out and throwing everything in their face without a gradual learning process). Taking my time is important for both their well being and mine. I also religiously work with their feet, trailer loading, and ground manners!
I personally want a horse to be soft, respectful, willing, and trusting of it's rider. One that asks their rider what to do in a situation instead of immediately reacting. Desensitization is very important in my training program as it creates a bond and connection with the horse in no way I've experienced before. Most horses I have finished training with proper desensitization turn out to spook in place and wait for the riders response or don't spook at all. Horses aren't bombproof and I won't pretend I can make them out to be. I do my best to train these horses to listen to their riders. Once it's time for the saddle, I start out training in a simple knot halter, from there I develop a softness and continue to graduate them into a bit when I feel they're ready. Then I transfer everything that was taught on the ground, into the saddle, continue to focus on anything that still needs work. For the last week or so I work on fine tuning the walk, trot, stop, & whoa.
At the end of 30 days (although different for each and every horse) they should be ready to go home to be continued on their training and have a consistent riding schedule to ensure their progressing for the better. If you're not capable of continuing to train/work your horse after 30 days whether it's because they're still too green for your riding/experience level, then I do suggest a full 60 days minimum. 30 days is only a start to their learning process and they will need more experience/miles no matter who you send them to for training.
Keep in mind when choosing me for a trainer. I do NOT push horses into something they're not ready for mentally or physically. I also no longer push for or expect a canter or do any trail training in the first 30 days. If you wish for a canter and or trail training 60 days is a requirement. Every month they are gradually worked up into learning new things and spending more time in the saddle.
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Requirements/More information:
Training:
Other Services:
Our Barn Rules:
- You MUST have proof of updated Coggins, vaccinations, and worming or the horse is NOT allowed on the premises.
- You must sign a liability contract.
- Payment MUST be made in full on the first day of training. Further payments must be made the 1st of every month your horse is in for training. If payment isn't fully paid by the time the horse is supposed to leave, the horse will not leave until it is paid.
- Any extra days the horse is here after training, a boarding fee per day is charged.
- Hooves trimmed prior to coming (please do not trim short as I will not work a lame horse).
- We do have a Farrier if you want your horse trimmed during it's stay but you must make payment to him beforehand. You're also welcome to be here the same day.
- Any special feed or supplements MUST be provided by the owner.
- You're more than welcome to supply your own grain, hay, & bedding for a reduced boarding price.
- Farm visits are allowed with appointment only.
Training:
- Any horse in training MUST be allowed to be recorded and posted on social media. If that isn't something you're okay with, please find someone else to train your horse.
- Training for the farrier, shots, worming, and trailer loading can be trained separately without needing a full 30 days of training. I can start with a 2 week training course and continue or end training depending on their progress. You're more than welcome to ask for additional training
- Any horse sent in for 30 days or more of training is re-started using my methods.
- It must be known that behavioral issues may take longer than 30 days to lessen or fix. I will consider taking them on depending on the situation. The more honest information you have the better for you and your horses well being. No one is safe without full disclosed information. If I find out you haven't been honest the horse will go home. It must be understood that depending on the severity, some behavioral issues cannot be permanently fixed and putting a time frame on the horses progress isn't always possible. It is important to talk about your goals as the owner, acknowledge your capabilities in the future if the problem persists, and letting it be known if you're willing to also learn and continue the horses training after. I may require for the owner to learn along with the horse and to ensure the training continues and the horse improves. I also want it being known that if you're not willing to or have the availability to work alongside me for even just a day or two depending on the situation to help the horse improve I will not train your horse. No sense in wasting your time or money.
- I will NOT take on a horse that is a habitual flipper. (Flips over backwards). As there is always the possibility of them doing it again in the future.
Other Services:
- Consignment Sales (only if trained by me personally).
- Sales videography & photography of your horse
- Sales advertising
- Braiding and maintaining mane & tail while in training.
Our Barn Rules:
- All riders or persons handling a horse must sign a release form before hand.
- Any horse on the property whether that is ours, a clients, or your own. They're NOT allowed to be worked with on the property without being instructed to.
- We will not show a horse for sale unless an appointment has been made.
- No smoking or alcohol allowed on the premises.
- Minors must be supervised by their parent or legal guardians at ALL times.
- All riders must wear appropriate riding apparel and bring a helmet in order to try a horse out.
- Do not enter any horse pens, stalls, or pastures without being instructed to.
- Personal pets are not allowed onto the property, no exceptions.
- Please respect our property and do not leave any trash laying around.
- Ask before petting ANY of the horses or animals.
- Do NOT feed anything to any of our animals at anytime. Whether that's treats you brought with, left over food, or hay you found on the ground.
- No running around, screaming, making loud noises, or horseplay.
- We do not have a restroom available to the public so please be aware of that before coming onto the property, our apologies!
- Any animal abuse or mistreatment at anytime on our property will result in permanent banning from our Facility.
