Western Horse Training in Marengo, Iowa (Iowa County)

I provide natural horsemanship instruction and training for both horse and rider. My home base is Lewis Bottoms Farms, but I can also travel to your location within reason. I do natural horsemanship clinics all over Iowa, but also do private lessons and problem solving training. I focus on establishing a safe, effective line of communication between you and your horse. Specializing in rehabilitation of rescue horses.... See More

My name is Kandice and horses have been a part of my life since before I was born ! As soon as I could l sit up I was put on a horse, not to long after I was making my mother money running through pony after pony and thus my dream was born. I have taken methods from all kinds of trainers to make up what works best for me and the horses I train. I have had extensive work with the BLM as a child ,training and showing mustangs . I currently give lessons on my range bred mustang Holly. I graduated from the Equine Science program at KCC. I work at my The Gray Horse Livery as the in "barn" trainer, I enjoy taking new training horses in I : colt start, re school, give tune ups and bomb proof (to the best of my ability, remember not even the best horse can be said to never blow up... that is why I also teach my riders to read a horse properly!) I give riding lessons to people of all ages , my focus is over all horsemanship focusing and different disciplines and techniques as we go. It's my goal to make sure all my riders no matter how young or old can properly interact with horses I'm a safe effective manner . I try to make my lessons very educational and extremely fun.... See More

Have a horse you're not sure what to do with? Looking for a different boarding facility? Maybe you'd like your horse to be rideable or have better manners. Perhaps you just don't have enough time and would like to find your horse another home. Chasing Laurels has openings for horses needing attention. We are located on the edge of the Des Moines, Iowa Metro. We train horses, work with difficult horses, and bring people and horses together. Transportation available.... See More