Amish Trainers in West TN--Found a trainer!!!

libbytn · 04-27-2008, 08:34 PM

Well, we bought our new horse in Jan. and he's turning into a big, pushy horse. No fun to lead and certainly not suitable for my daughter and he makes my husband a nervous wreck. He is a beautiful horse with a good bloodline so I hate to see him sold. My daughter is in lessons but not equipped for this horse. Several friends have mentioned taking him to the Amish near the Huntingdon/Jackson area. Do any of you know anyone up there that is good with horses. I def. want him treated like I do and don't want him abused to achieve a good horse.
The previous owner bought him from a friend who was in financial straits and I think she just fed him and took basic care of him. She pretty much did very little with him;. Now that he is handled everyday and expected to trail ride he's not happy and he shows it.
Any suggestions on other trainers in West TN that might be good. I'm not looking for the $600/month trainers but I don't want someone cheap/ineffective either.

Teapot · 04-28-2008, 10:39 AM

I e-mailed a friend of mine in Mercer, TN who knows a lot of people.
This was her reply:

Don't know any Amish horse trainers. There are several trainers around these parts....Ray Gilmer at Falcon Ridge Farm, Toone, TN; Zach Parsons at Somerville, TN....Person might want to talk to Ginger at R&J Feeds in Jackson, TN

Hope that helps.

libbytn · 04-28-2008, 02:47 PM

Thanks! My gelding needs someone to teach him the "rules of groundwork" again. I think it'd be best to leave it to the professionals since he's pretty obstinant. Thanks for the info.

runfoolcoyote · 05-02-2008, 10:24 PM

I've got a friend in Parsons, TN who may be able to help. If he can't then he may know someone who does. I'll try to talk to him this weekend if you want me to.

libbytn · 05-04-2008, 04:04 PM

My BO has someone that trains his horses so he is going to have him take a look. More than likely we'll have to sell him. He is a beautiful horse but just needs an experienced rider. We're not experienced and even if we send him to the trainer he'll still need an experienced rider when he comes back. He is a beautiful horse with a good bloodline so I hate to sell him but we bought him for my daughter and it will be years before she's ready. She's just started lessons and needs one that is more for a beginner. It's more the riders than the horse.
If this trainer doesn't work out I'll let you know. Thanks!

libbytn · 05-09-2008, 09:23 PM

We found a trainer about 15 minutes away who comes highly recommended! I called and talked to the wife (husband/wife both train) and she gave all the right answers. She talked about their philosophy, goals, expectations, etc. It all gelled with what we wanted in a trainer. She said they like to meet the owners before they ever meet the horse. They take you around their facility, show their training methods with horses that they are working with now and encourage you to stop by any time once your horse is there. They require 30 days starting out with the last week spent working with the horse and the owner. They then decide after the 30 days (with the owner) if the horse is doing great and can go home or if they need more time. They then take it week by week rather than making you keep the horse there for another full 30 days.
I explained since we were beginners training the horse was just part of it. She agreed and said they would work with us, show us their methods, send us home with notes, diagrams, etc. and help us with any questions when we return home.
A couple of friends have sent several horses to then--all with diff. problems--and the horses come back calm, happy and well trained.
Can you tell I'm excited!!! We are going to meet them tom. and as luck would have it they have an opening on the 24th of May because someone at the naval base is being transferred and had to cancel. She said they were normally booked months in advance (my friends had already warned me about this). We are excited about the next several years that we can spend with this horse--we love him and def. want him as part of the family! Thanks for the suggestions and listening.

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04-27-2008, 08:34 PM
libbytn Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 353	Amish Trainers in West TN--Found a trainer!!! Well, we bought our new horse in Jan. and he's turning into a big, pushy horse. No fun to lead and certainly not suitable for my daughter and he makes my husband a nervous wreck. He is a beautiful horse with a good bloodline so I hate to see him sold. My daughter is in lessons but not equipped for this horse. Several friends have mentioned taking him to the Amish near the Huntingdon/Jackson area. Do any of you know anyone up there that is good with horses. I def. want him treated like I do and don't want him abused to achieve a good horse. The previous owner bought him from a friend who was in financial straits and I think she just fed him and took basic care of him. She pretty much did very little with him;. Now that he is handled everyday and expected to trail ride he's not happy and he shows it. Any suggestions on other trainers in West TN that might be good. I'm not looking for the $600/month trainers but I don't want someone cheap/ineffective either. Last edited by libbytn : 05-09-2008 at 09:10 PM.

04-28-2008, 10:39 AM
Teapot Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KY Posts: 325	I e-mailed a friend of mine in Mercer, TN who knows a lot of people. This was her reply: Don't know any Amish horse trainers. There are several trainers around these parts....Ray Gilmer at Falcon Ridge Farm, Toone, TN; Zach Parsons at Somerville, TN....Person might want to talk to Ginger at R&J Feeds in Jackson, TN Hope that helps. __________________ RIDE ON!

04-28-2008, 02:47 PM
libbytn Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 353	Thanks! My gelding needs someone to teach him the "rules of groundwork" again. I think it'd be best to leave it to the professionals since he's pretty obstinant. Thanks for the info.

05-02-2008, 10:24 PM
runfoolcoyote Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Middle TN Posts: 218	I've got a friend in Parsons, TN who may be able to help. If he can't then he may know someone who does. I'll try to talk to him this weekend if you want me to. __________________ Has anyone seen my sanity-I've seem to have misplaced it.

05-04-2008, 04:04 PM
libbytn Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 353	My BO has someone that trains his horses so he is going to have him take a look. More than likely we'll have to sell him. He is a beautiful horse but just needs an experienced rider. We're not experienced and even if we send him to the trainer he'll still need an experienced rider when he comes back. He is a beautiful horse with a good bloodline so I hate to sell him but we bought him for my daughter and it will be years before she's ready. She's just started lessons and needs one that is more for a beginner. It's more the riders than the horse. If this trainer doesn't work out I'll let you know. Thanks!

05-09-2008, 09:23 PM
libbytn Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 353	We found a trainer about 15 minutes away who comes highly recommended! I called and talked to the wife (husband/wife both train) and she gave all the right answers. She talked about their philosophy, goals, expectations, etc. It all gelled with what we wanted in a trainer. She said they like to meet the owners before they ever meet the horse. They take you around their facility, show their training methods with horses that they are working with now and encourage you to stop by any time once your horse is there. They require 30 days starting out with the last week spent working with the horse and the owner. They then decide after the 30 days (with the owner) if the horse is doing great and can go home or if they need more time. They then take it week by week rather than making you keep the horse there for another full 30 days. I explained since we were beginners training the horse was just part of it. She agreed and said they would work with us, show us their methods, send us home with notes, diagrams, etc. and help us with any questions when we return home. A couple of friends have sent several horses to then--all with diff. problems--and the horses come back calm, happy and well trained. Can you tell I'm excited!!! We are going to meet them tom. and as luck would have it they have an opening on the 24th of May because someone at the naval base is being transferred and had to cancel. She said they were normally booked months in advance (my friends had already warned me about this). We are excited about the next several years that we can spend with this horse--we love him and def. want him as part of the family! Thanks for the suggestions and listening.