Training

Rodman Stables is pleased to offer full training. This simply means that we offer 5 day-a-week horse training in the Saddle Seat discipline. While our instructor has experience in other "seats," Saddle Seat is the primary style of riding and training done at our farm. We specialize in the American Morgan Horse. A horse in "full training" with us will be worked (exercised/trained) 5 times a week for about 30 minutes a day. Working can include Riding, Long-Lining, Jogging, or Lunging at the trainer's discretion. Some barns work horses 6 days a week, but we believe that horses enjoy their weekends almost as much as trainers do! A horse in "full training" will be groomed before and after their daily work session. Each horse kept in training is clipped once a week, and are bathed as needed. Rodman Stables strives to present clean horses and a clean facility each day. Expect attention to detail and great customer service as a client with a horse in training with us! Clients are encouraged to schedule a time each week to visit the barn and watch their horse work or take a lesson. Most training clients find it easiest to visit on Saturdays, but we are flexible, and encourage weekday lessons. Also, clients with a horse is training may find it helpful to take lessons on our lesson horses from time to time to build strength, confidence, and skills that can be applied to their own horse.

Please ask for an updated Full Training Contract to get the details!

Sparky showing off his pretty morgan neck [Above]

"Eire Crest Raymond," Yvonne's english pleasure morgan, enjoys his training outdoors on nice days! Raymond is a shining example of how happy a show horse can be at Rodman Stables. Using a combination of long-lining, driving, riding, and a turn-out once in awhile keeps Raymond happy, bright, and willing.

Raymond is a game, 'punchy' mover and is always trying to please. He is easily offended and can be nervous if he thinks someone is not pleased with him. He is what we call a "one owner" horse; a horse who does best when trained/handled by one person. Yvonne has enjoyed working with him and will show him when she can this summer.

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Nancy Rodman's western morgan is in training as well. Even "finished" show horses need to be kept in training to keep them sharp, focused, and in shape to perform. Also, having a trainer correct horses when they make a mistake is good to keep them from forming bad habits. That is why most amateur and junior exhibitors keep their show horses in training year round.

Even the lesson horses, such as Penny [above] need to be worked to keep their muscle and fitness during the year. Yvonne works the beginner horse Alex, the advanced horse Penny, and the newest lesson horse, Sparky, on a regular basis to keep them tuned-up for lesson riders. Lesson horses can develope annoying habits and become a bit spoiled with all different riders over time. Much of Yvonne's time in the barn is spent on the care/training of our lesson horses.