Western Horse Training in Illinois

Would your untrained horse benefit from a month or two of consistent, low stress riding? Maybe your horse needs ridden to increase his stamina in preparation of an upcoming event, but your schedule affords little time for riding? Are you reluctant to trust your horse in the hands of a self proclaimed cowboy, because you have heard one too many horse trainer horror stories of fraud & mistreatment? I am the Gal you have been searching for.

I use a combination of positive reinforcement & low pressure/release training modalities. I invite the horse to engage with our training sessions, allowing for choice. Your horse will feel heard as we work together. The result is a horse that is intrinsically motivated.

For a person to win, it's not necessary for the horse to lose. You should not have to take things away from a horse or break him into fragments in order to train him; rather you should add to the horse. The goal is "making" not "breaking."

I have been training horses for over 20 years. Common training requests:
✓Correctly start young horses under saddle.
✓Get to the root cause of problematic horses & help them resolve their trauma.
✓Fine tune "cues" specific to your riding discipline.
✓Exposure to water crossing, riding on a trail or open fields.
✓Trick training at Liberty [no halter, no ropes] using positive reinforcement (R+) techniques.

I can provide you with a list of references of past clients. They are happy to discuss their training experience .

Price: $800 - month
30 days - training you can trust.
Full board is included - each horse has a private stall which opens to a large grass pasture. They can come in & go outside as they please. High quality grass hay is provided 24/7 in their stall.

I have worked as a Farrier for the past 18 years.

I am the founder of the non profit organization, Equine Eyes. We train miniature guide horses for individuals who are blind. It's the same service that a guide dog provides.????

Text, call or email... I'm always delighted to chat & discuss your horse training needs.
I look forward to meeting you & your horse!... See More

Kaylee Kapraun is a full time reining horse trainer, clinician and riding instructor located in Metamora, Illinois. After time spent in Texas riding with legendary horsemen and women, Kaylee is currently accepting a limited number of horses for training as well as clients looking to better their horsemanship skills. Kaylee uses reining FUNdimentals to educate both horse and rider. Horses in training with Kaylee learn to be soft, confident, and responsive to rider's aids. Reining, Ranch Pleasure, Colt Starting, Problem Horses, and Sale fitting are her specialties. Kaylee teaches riding lessons, both private and group. Different types of clinics are being scheduled with Kaylee across the country for 2016. Smart Sanlena Fox is owned, ridden and successfully shown by Kaylee. This great minded reining Stallion stands at JR Stable in Metamora, Il. This year, Kaylee will be competing in an Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, TX.... See More

OFFERING FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING FOR TRAIL & ARENA PERFORMANCE HORSES: WHILE ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL ISSUES, UTILIZING A WHOLISTIC APPROACH BASED ON EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND BIOMECHANICS. THESE SOUND PRINCIPALS BEFEFIT ALL EQUINE PARTNERS FOR ANY DISIPLINE.
LISA IS AN HONEST TRAINER THAT IS EXPERIENCED IN A VARIETY OF DISIPLINES. SHE CONTINUALLY EVOLVES AS A COMPETENT PARTNER TO HORSES, ON THE GROUND AND IN THE SADDLE. SHE STRIVES TO BETTER READ, UNDERSTAND, CARE FOR AND FACILITATE EACH HORSE'S PHYSICAL, MENTAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (Please, contact me through my website, send me a text or call to get in touch with me - I do not check this site if you happen to message me through here)... See More

We offer to train YOU to ride your horse or ours. We begin on our horses to access your ability skills, then you can trailer your horse in if you have one, so we can continue your training with YOUR horse. We have been in this business since 1983 and serve children age 4 + and adults up to 285 pounds. Family friendly wholesome recreation/education... See More

Specializing in western pleasure, reining and hunter pleasure, but experienced in all disciplines. Focus on Arabian & Half-Arabian horses, though all breeds are welcome. National level trainer & National level Arabian horse show judge. Able to evaluate any horse, start under saddle, finish for show, or whatever you need! Also offering lessons for all ages & levels of riders.... See More

I have been around horses for 14 years and I have learned a lot along the way. I learned that bloodlines do matter when it comes to horses, different traits and personalities stand out, good and bad, I also learned that Groundwork is the most important part of training a horse, it is not just having a horse walk, trot, and canter both directions on a lunge line. You have to be able to get the horse to move their feet forwards, backwards, left and right, yield the forequarters and hindquarters, backing up, etc. before you ever attempt to saddle them up. Having holes in a horse's training is why most people have the problems they do with their horses. That is why I do what I do. I get the joy of watching horses learn and then seeing their owners learn with them. It is the BEST feeling in the world!

My mission is to give every horse I own and train a solid foundation so that they can go on to do anything their owner wants them to do, whether it is Barrel Racing, Reining, Trail Riding, Etc.... See More

After living out in Colorado for the past five years training mustangs and various other breeds, I am returning to Lake County and open for new projects!

With over ten years of training and eighteen of riding experience, I specialise in colt starting and problem horses, but I'm also a skilled all-around rider open for tune-ups and exercise rides. I have personally done everything from pleasure, to barrel racing, to show jumping, to competitive trail/endurance, so whatever you have I can work with!

I use natural horsemanship methods for both English and Western horses to encourage willingness and partnership. I'm currently asking $20/hr (plus mileage fees) and I will be back in the area as of 18 August, so give me a call or an e-mail and let's set up a consultation! Ask for Kelli.... See More