Hard To Catch Training Program
Package details:
$650/month - Plus board
Pasture board: $300/month
Stall Board: $400/month
(30 day minimum)
Additional months can be added to a horse’s training program at the owner’s request. While I do not pressure or require extended stays, I do provide honest feedback based on each horse’s progress at the end of their scheduled training period. If I believe a horse would benefit from more time, I will share that recommendation, but the decision to continue is entirely up to the owner. I fully understand and respect the impact of time, financial considerations, and personal circumstances.
This program is designed for horses that are difficult to catch, using liberty work and positive reinforcement to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience for the horse. The goal is to teach appropriate responses and develop a willing, confident connection between horse and handler.
Horses may resist being caught for a variety of reasons, and this program focuses on finding the root cause of the behavior while creating a routine and workload that encourages the horse to want to be with people rather than avoid them. Some horses are naturally eager and affectionate, while others are intelligent and independent, testing boundaries and preferring to avoid human interaction.
Through this program, horses will:
By understanding each horse’s individual personality and motivations, this program encourages voluntary participation, respect, and connection, ultimately transforming a hard-to-catch horse into one that approaches humans willingly and confidently.
Package details:
$650/month - Plus board
Pasture board: $300/month
Stall Board: $400/month
(30 day minimum)
Additional months can be added to a horse’s training program at the owner’s request. While I do not pressure or require extended stays, I do provide honest feedback based on each horse’s progress at the end of their scheduled training period. If I believe a horse would benefit from more time, I will share that recommendation, but the decision to continue is entirely up to the owner. I fully understand and respect the impact of time, financial considerations, and personal circumstances.
This program is designed for horses that are difficult to catch, using liberty work and positive reinforcement to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience for the horse. The goal is to teach appropriate responses and develop a willing, confident connection between horse and handler.
Horses may resist being caught for a variety of reasons, and this program focuses on finding the root cause of the behavior while creating a routine and workload that encourages the horse to want to be with people rather than avoid them. Some horses are naturally eager and affectionate, while others are intelligent and independent, testing boundaries and preferring to avoid human interaction.
Through this program, horses will:
- Build a trusting and consistent connection with their handler
- Engage in fun, motivating activities that make interaction enjoyable
- Learn liberty exercises that reinforce willingness and respect
- Respond reliably to cues such as “come” and “follow”
- View seeing a halter, lead rope, or handler as something positive to look forward to
By understanding each horse’s individual personality and motivations, this program encourages voluntary participation, respect, and connection, ultimately transforming a hard-to-catch horse into one that approaches humans willingly and confidently.