Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Post by APHARein » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00


  I thought I would try this diverse group for information in locating
prospective *english* trainers in the C***tesville, VA area.  I have a
friend who lives there. She is looking to purchase a pretty green/young horse.
She is very much a novice herself.  I'm trying to help her locate a possible
trainer that can work with the horse (training), and give her lessons, with the
goal of getting both this horse and rider together a bit down the road.  

  The horse she is looking to buy is mine.  She is pretty set on it, and
knowing this young horse, and his full brother that I owned since he was 5 day
old (had him until he was 7 yrs, and I was as green as she was at the time), I
think they will do fine with the right help.  My friend is very interested in
doing hunseat, hunter under saddle, and possibly go to dressage down the road.
The full brother that I owned was assessed by a Grand Prix level person and she
said he was at Level 3 and Level 4.  This horse was trained to be a reining
horse.  My 3 yo colt (the one she is looking at) has also been started towards
being a reiner, but he will be a lot like this other gelding.  He will be about
15.2 to 15.3, and very balanced. My friend has a fear of the bigger warm***s,
and is looking for something that will be no taller than 15.3.

 My colt has about 8 mos of training, all the basics by a very well known QH &
Paint trainer here in CA.  He is just now starting on some specific reining
maneuvers.  I think the most important thing is to find a reputable, quality, &
qualified trainer that can continue the horses' training (english focus), and
can work with friend who needs a good patient person who isn't going to rush
her.  I have stressed enough to my friend that this colt needs to continue his
training by a qualified *hand*. He needs to get really broke. She understands
this and is no rush to ride him until they both are better trained. This colt
is VERY quiet and kind (like his brother).

Any ideas on trainers and facilities in VA?  
:)
Tamm

 
 
 

Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Post by Tookie Myer » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00

Quote:

>   I thought I would try this diverse group for information in locating
> prospective *english* trainers in the C***tesville, VA area.  I have a
> friend who lives there. She is looking to purchase a pretty green/young horse.
> She is very much a novice herself.  I'm trying to help her locate a possible
> trainer that can work with the horse (training), and give her lessons, with the
> goal of getting both this horse and rider together a bit down the road.

>   The horse she is looking to buy is mine.  She is pretty set on it, and
> knowing this young horse, and his full brother that I owned since he was 5 day
> old (had him until he was 7 yrs, and I was as green as she was at the time), I
> think they will do fine with the right help.  My friend is very interested in
> doing hunseat, hunter under saddle, and possibly go to dressage down the road.
> The full brother that I owned was assessed by a Grand Prix level person and she
> said he was at Level 3 and Level 4.  This horse was trained to be a reining
> horse.  My 3 yo colt (the one she is looking at) has also been started towards
> being a reiner, but he will be a lot like this other gelding.  He will be about
> 15.2 to 15.3, and very balanced. My friend has a fear of the bigger warm***s,
> and is looking for something that will be no taller than 15.3.

>  My colt has about 8 mos of training, all the basics by a very well known QH &
> Paint trainer here in CA.  He is just now starting on some specific reining
> maneuvers.  I think the most important thing is to find a reputable, quality, &
> qualified trainer that can continue the horses' training (english focus), and
> can work with friend who needs a good patient person who isn't going to rush
> her.  I have stressed enough to my friend that this colt needs to continue his
> training by a qualified *hand*. He needs to get really broke. She understands
> this and is no rush to ride him until they both are better trained. This colt
> is VERY quiet and kind (like his brother).

> Any ideas on trainers and facilities in VA?
> :)
> Tamm

Call the Georgetown Equine Hospital in C***tesville - (804)977-6300.
The receptionist will probably be able to refer you to a variety of
trainers. Plus this is absolutely the best veterinary care your horse
can receive here. Dan Flynn, D.V.M. is a world reknowned equine
veterinarian that owns this clinic.

M. W. Myers, D.V.M.

 
 
 

Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Post by Clare Elizabeth Aukof » Mon, 16 Feb 1998 04:00:00


Quote:
>  I...that she was looking for English trainers in C***tesville..

There are dozens of them; Warner Granade, who used ot frequent this
newsgroup, is married to one of them, with a very good
reputation...I'd be happy to ask around more, if you like, but trust
me, finding trainers around here isn't a serious problem.

Clare Aukofer, one of the very few *Western* riders in C***tesville


 
 
 

Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Post by Clare Elizabeth Aukof » Tue, 17 Feb 1998 04:00:00



Quote:

>>   I thought I would try this diverse group for information in locating
>> prospective *english* trainers in the C***tesville, VA area.  I have a
>> friend who lives there. She is looking to purchase a pretty green/young horse.

>> Any ideas on trainers and facilities in VA?
>> :)
>> Tamm

>Call the Georgetown Equine Hospital in C***tesville - (804)977-6300.
>The receptionist will probably be able to refer you to a variety of
>trainers. Plus this is absolutely the best veterinary care your horse
>can receive here. Dan Flynn, D.V.M. is a world reknowned equine
>veterinarian that owns this clinic.

>M. W. Myers, D.V.M.

Ummm... I don't know Dan Flynn, but I do know of some horse owners who
would disagree about Georgeton, and of one specifically who got what
turned out to be the wrong treatment *for her horse* from somebody at
Georgetown.  The vet didn't ask enough upfront questions, I think, and
was probably accustomed to horses housed under other conditions.  Not
saying Georgetown is bad; I've had no personal experience with them.
However, Keswick Equine here in the C***tesville area is also highy
regarded; I've used them and been satisfied.   As usual, it's a matter
of "interviewing" potential vets the way you would your own doctor or
any other professional.  

BTW, Tookie, are you around here?

Clare, in C***tesville, not saying anything bad, just saying that
lots of stuff is subjective...

 
 
 

Looking for C'ville, VA trainer...

Post by Jessica Jahi » Wed, 18 Feb 1998 04:00:00

Hollyn Mangione (Earlysville, VA) would be a good choice.

Jessica
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