Celeste is a certified horse trainer with over 10 years of experience in training multiple breeds, specializing in thorough groundwork, desensitization, colt starting, trail training, liberty work, rick training, and behavioral problems. With a goal for each horse's training to be 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.
Every horse I have in for training goes through a rigorous training and desensitization program with a combination of methods based on positive reinforcement and liberty work. I am constantly learning and adding more into my training program as my experience continues. Primarily following/studying trainers such as Buck Brannaman, Tom Dorrance, and Ray Hunt. Each and every horse is trained at their own pace. It is well known that every horse is its own individual and they're treated and trained in that way.
A solid foundation is of most importance in my methods. I personally prefer a horse of solid mind with their personality and natural being intact. Horses in my training program learn how to be patient, willing, and personable through my methods which shows through in most, if not every single horse. Helping many abused/mistrusting horses. Desensitization, groundwork, and trail training are a consistent routine as the basics to create a good future for the horse after they leave here.
Under saddle, my goal is always to create a soft, forward, and confident horse that anyone with horse experience can get on and ride. Although, I do not train under one specific discipline, horses I have trained have gone on to compete in many different disciplines, as well as be versatile enough to do more than one!
I have references upon request as well as our testimonial page.
Every horse I have in for training goes through a rigorous training and desensitization program with a combination of methods based on positive reinforcement and liberty work. I am constantly learning and adding more into my training program as my experience continues. Primarily following/studying trainers such as Buck Brannaman, Tom Dorrance, and Ray Hunt. Each and every horse is trained at their own pace. It is well known that every horse is its own individual and they're treated and trained in that way.
A solid foundation is of most importance in my methods. I personally prefer a horse of solid mind with their personality and natural being intact. Horses in my training program learn how to be patient, willing, and personable through my methods which shows through in most, if not every single horse. Helping many abused/mistrusting horses. Desensitization, groundwork, and trail training are a consistent routine as the basics to create a good future for the horse after they leave here.
Under saddle, my goal is always to create a soft, forward, and confident horse that anyone with horse experience can get on and ride. Although, I do not train under one specific discipline, horses I have trained have gone on to compete in many different disciplines, as well as be versatile enough to do more than one!
I have references upon request as well as our testimonial page.
Training for 2023:
(June 1st-September 1st)
Offering the following:
(June 1st-September 1st)
- $950/30 days which includes:
- Board - board price can be reduced if you provide your own feed, grain, and bedding.
- Free lessons with your horse to learn along.
- Pictures and videos of your horse during training for showing progress that you can also keep.
- Communication and advice or extra help after completed training if need be.
- Visiting your horse can be done by making an appointment.
- Please check for availability a month in advance! I won't hold spots without a deposit.
- MUST have a nonrefundable deposit down for a spot (Required).
- MUST have a current Coggins (Negative) and UTD vaccinations/worming before the horse is allowed on the premises. Proof has to be mailed or emailed within a week of the horse arriving. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Offering the following:
- Colt starting - (60-days is recommended).
- Re-training
- Trail training
- Tune-ups
- Desensitization, Groundwork, Ground manners
- Standing for the farrier
- Trailer loading
- Behavioral problems
- Problem solving
Travel Training 2023:
(March 1st-November 31st)
Travel Fees apply.
Offering travel training services within an hour radius of Spirit Creek Arabians (will not travel to the metro or their suburbs). You must have an adequate place to work horses in depending on weather. If something is not listed that you're interested in having done feel free to message and see if it's something I can do!
Offering the following:
(March 1st-November 31st)
Travel Fees apply.
Offering travel training services within an hour radius of Spirit Creek Arabians (will not travel to the metro or their suburbs). You must have an adequate place to work horses in depending on weather. If something is not listed that you're interested in having done feel free to message and see if it's something I can do!
Offering the following:
- Halter Training (Foals and adults)
- Desensitization, Groundwork, Ground manners
- Standing for the farrier
- Trailer loading
- Behavioral problems
- Problem solving
- Upkeep on training and conditioning
Other Services:
Contact for more information!
Contact for more information!
- Horse sales assistance.
- Horse sales photos and videos.
- Natural Horsemanship/Positive reinforcement lessons
- Trust/Connection building lessons
- Basic groundwork and riding lessons
Requirements/More information:
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.
- Please have your horses' hooves trimmed within a month of arrival (Not too close to its training date as I will not work a lame horse).
- 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.
- 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 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 or receive lessons to continue their training.
- Desensitization can be trained specifically on its own with a 30-day requirement.
- 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 wellbeing. No one is safe without full disclosed information. If I find out, you haven't been honest the horse will go home. I will also send a horse home that is a serious danger to itself. It must be understood that depending on the severity, some behavioral issues cannot be permanently fixed and putting a time frame on the horse's 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 or arises again, and letting it be known if you're willing to also learn along and continue the horses training after it leaves my training program. I may require for the owner to learn along with the horse 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.
- Known to rear under saddle or is a habitual flipper. (Flips over backwards). As there is always the possibility of them doing it again in the future.
- A serious danger or has no regard in hurting itself (chronic halter puller, will go over the top of gates, etc.)
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
