Looking for trainer...

cascy · 10-02-2007, 06:48 PM

Ok, well came to an agreement with brad, If jake gets trained he can stay with me YEAH! but the catch is that he won't let me do it.

So, Anyone know a good trainer in arkansas? I've never needed one before, so I'm kinda out of the "loop" on who would be good to use and who wouldn't....

Any suggestions, ideas, etc?

Thanks

**gbarmranch** · 10-02-2007, 07:08 PM

Faceman might - he is on vacation, but if you send him a PM he may still have some contacts..

cascy · 10-02-2007, 07:14 PM

I spoke with him briefly before... I think he said something like the guy he would use doesn't do it anymore or something....

cascy · 10-02-2007, 07:15 PM

Oh, and what are some things I need to be asking these people I talk with? I know how I start young horses, but how do you know if the person is gonna mess with your horse once in that 30 days or if you actually get what you pay for?

**gbarmranch** · 10-02-2007, 07:27 PM

Depends on what you want him to d..

With Peppy, we had done all the ground work - I wanted him ridden, no spurs, in a tom thumb, just a walk, trot, short lope in the pen, and a walk/trot on trails.. He did just what I asked, and Peppy came home in great weight, clean, happy, and good on the trails.. After my horrible experience with Hannah, I asked a lot of questions and asked for and checked references..

Equine Kneads · 10-02-2007, 07:44 PM

I have always found when in doubt, do nothing!.....

Take your time and do LOTS of research...talk with trainers & their clients..past & present if you can..watch them train & stop by at a show..especially in the schooling ring...

It takes so long to undo a bad past practice which is why I would only train w/someone unless I felt 110% ok with it!!...

Ferronsgranny · 10-02-2007, 07:59 PM

http://horse-talk.com/ArkansasTrainers.htm
http://www.arkansashorsecenter.com/training.html

Check out these guys.

ricoman · 10-02-2007, 10:19 PM

When you interview a trainer, maybe the first question asked should be, when can I come and see my horse worked? If the trainer wants you to stay away for a couple of weeks, I'd stay clear of him.

I want my customers to be very involved in the whole training process. I don't care how often they come out, I have nothing to hide.

gypsy · 10-03-2007, 12:15 PM

Cascy,
I don't really know of anyone in your area but I do know a couple of people that have sent colts to JW Luman in Leslie that were pleased.

cascy · 10-03-2007, 01:41 PM

How far is that from the russellville area?

gypsy · 10-03-2007, 04:06 PM

I'm not really sure how far it is. It is just a little north of Clinton on Hwy 65. There is a guy in Hector that I have heard is good but I have also heard that he is pretty rough on them.

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10-02-2007, 06:48 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,404	Looking for trainer... Ok, well came to an agreement with brad, If jake gets trained he can stay with me YEAH! but the catch is that he won't let me do it. So, Anyone know a good trainer in arkansas? I've never needed one before, so I'm kinda out of the "loop" on who would be good to use and who wouldn't.... Any suggestions, ideas, etc? Thanks __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

10-02-2007, 07:08 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,575	Faceman might - he is on vacation, but if you send him a PM he may still have some contacts.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

10-02-2007, 07:14 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,404	I spoke with him briefly before... I think he said something like the guy he would use doesn't do it anymore or something.... __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

10-02-2007, 07:15 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,404	Oh, and what are some things I need to be asking these people I talk with? I know how I start young horses, but how do you know if the person is gonna mess with your horse once in that 30 days or if you actually get what you pay for? __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

10-02-2007, 07:27 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,575	Depends on what you want him to d.. With Peppy, we had done all the ground work - I wanted him ridden, no spurs, in a tom thumb, just a walk, trot, short lope in the pen, and a walk/trot on trails.. He did just what I asked, and Peppy came home in great weight, clean, happy, and good on the trails.. After my horrible experience with Hannah, I asked a lot of questions and asked for and checked references.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

10-02-2007, 07:44 PM
Equine Kneads Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 224	I have always found when in doubt, do nothing!..... Take your time and do LOTS of research...talk with trainers & their clients..past & present if you can..watch them train & stop by at a show..especially in the schooling ring... It takes so long to undo a bad past practice which is why I would only train w/someone unless I felt 110% ok with it!!... __________________ "The mind is like a parachute, it works best when open"- author unk www.EquineKneadsLLC.com

10-02-2007, 07:59 PM
Ferronsgranny Started Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Creek, MS Posts: 2,077	http://horse-talk.com/ArkansasTrainers.htm http://www.arkansashorsecenter.com/training.html Check out these guys. __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Last edited by Ferronsgranny : 10-02-2007 at 08:03 PM.

10-02-2007, 10:19 PM
ricoman Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 440	When you interview a trainer, maybe the first question asked should be, when can I come and see my horse worked? If the trainer wants you to stay away for a couple of weeks, I'd stay clear of him. I want my customers to be very involved in the whole training process. I don't care how often they come out, I have nothing to hide. __________________ Resistance is Futile

10-03-2007, 12:15 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,641	Cascy, I don't really know of anyone in your area but I do know a couple of people that have sent colts to JW Luman in Leslie that were pleased.

10-03-2007, 01:41 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,404	How far is that from the russellville area? __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

10-03-2007, 04:06 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,641	I'm not really sure how far it is. It is just a little north of Clinton on Hwy 65. There is a guy in Hector that I have heard is good but I have also heard that he is pretty rough on them.