Jim Bricault Quarter Horses

Jennifer Brown

Natural Horsemanship Training

Full Training includes a stall, shavings, turnout, and quality feed and hay. Veterinary or farrier services can be performed as needed at an additional cost. You are welcome to visit your horse at any time during normal business hours, and to make an appointment to watch us work with him.  The training rate also includes a one on one lesson at the end of each month with the handler/owner, to show you the methods we are using, and to make sure you understand them and can implement them when your horse goes home.

Full training is the best option in most instances.

We specialize in:

Starting horses under saddle.

Basic ground manners on babies and young horses.

Resolution of problems like bolting, bucking, spooking, rearing etc.

Trail experience.

Trailer Loading (We will pick up your horse).

Reconditioning after time-off or an injury.

Consignment and conditioning for sale preparation and promotion.

We do not train “Show Horses", we train for confident willing partners, that can go on to do any discipline their human partner asks of them.

Full Training Prices:

Two months.............................................. $800.00

One month............................................... $450.00

Two weeks................................................ $250.00

Special Price Discounts apply for Equine Rescues, and Equines adopted from a PSER approved Equine Rescue.

-Painted Star Stables Training Principles and outline

Here at Painted Star Stables we put the relationship first above all else. The horses opinion always matters. The training sessions and speed taken on each task is tailored and adjusted for each horse as an individual. We train based on Equine Physiology, so we discover each individual horse's personality and uncover their needs, wants and abilities. Using that to help each horse gain confidence, softness, and willingness. We Play with horses, we do not work them, we have fun and perform as willing and fluent partners. We treat each horse like it were our own, with love and respect, forming a bond and a relationship with the horse is very important, to gain respect from the horse. We use Natural Horsemanship methods, primarily Parelli methods.  We never punish or inflict pain on a horse.  We use pressure to motivate and the release of pressure at the slightest try to teach, and promote softness in our cues and communications. We use Love, Language and Leadership, always in Equal Doses. Our Client's horses leave our facility as Willing, Confident Partners, that make great Trail Horses and even Youth Mounts. These horses can go on to more advanced training and compete in many different events. We build the foundation, so that you can live your dream.  Start today!

Basic Curriculum:

Week One:

The 6 principles in the round pen and in the arena.

* Desensitization to tools and objects.

* Yield front, hind and back up to direct pressure.

* Yield front, hind, and back up to driving pressure.

* 1/2 circles and squeeze between human and an object.

* Full circles at walk, trot and canter on line, with change of directions.

* Sideways along fence.

* Play all games with a saddle, when horse is willing and ready to advance.

Week Two:

Start to play with a saddle and rider.

* Desensitize to saddle, pad and equipment.

* Play all above games in 100 ft area and expand on them as horse advances with saddle.

* Carry rider in 60 ft and 80 ft round pen at a walk, trot and canter.

* Yielding front end and hind end, flexing.

* Work on the rider giving direction and asking for change of direction and gait.

* Work on go and who cues.

Week Three:

* Play all above games in 100 ft area and expand on them as horse advances with saddle and rider.

* Carry rider in 80 ft round pen and 100 ft area at a walk, trot and canter, along rail and over obstacles.

* Work on softness of gait, transitions and head set.

* Sideways under saddle to and from obstacles , mounting block, fence, in between cones and barrels.

* Allowing rider to mount and dismount in many fashions ( Ex: dismount off butt, jump off, mount from either side, jump on from ground, mount and dismount from mounting block, fence, obstacle).

* Desensitize to tarps, flags, bags, ect.. while rider is mounted.

Week Four:

* Play all above games in 100 ft area and on the trails expanding on them as horse advances with saddle and rider.

* Carry rider in 100 ft area and on the trails at a walk, trot and canter, along rail and trail, over obstacles.

*  Continue to refine softness of gait, transitions and head set.

* Ride out on the trail and/or ride in a Fun Show or Trail Challenge.

* Continue sideways under saddle to and from Obstacles , mounting block, fence, in between cones and barrels.

* Continue to desensitize to objects out on trails, shows and in the arena.

* Possible work on Liberty with rider and on the ground.

* Expansion of games that were played in weeks 2, 3 and 4.

* Circle at walk, trot and canter outside of round pen on line, with change of direction , obstacles and moving circles.

* Sideways with fence and without fencing, in between cones, barrels and poles. In and out of gates and Obstacles. Over Barrels. Sideways to and from you.

* Fun play, water play, over bridges, tarps, trailer loading.


	-Painted Star Stables Training Principles and outline Here at Painted Star Stables we put the relationship first above all else. The horses opinion always matters. The training sessions and speed taken on each task is tailored and adjusted for each horse as an individual. We train based on Equine Physiology, so we discover each individual horse's personality and uncover their needs, wants and abilities. Using that to help each horse gain confidence, softness, and willingness. We Play with horses, we do not work them, we have fun and perform as willing and fluent partners. We treat each horse like it were our own, with love and respect, forming a bond and a relationship with the horse is very important, to gain respect from the horse. We use Natural Horsemanship methods, primarily Parelli methods. We never punish or inflict pain on a horse. We use pressure to motivate and the release of pressure at the slightest try to teach, and promote softness in our cues and communications. We use Love, Language and Leadership, always in Equal Doses. Our Client's horses leave our facility as Willing, Confident Partners, that make great Trail Horses and even Youth Mounts. These horses can go on to more advanced training and compete in many different events. We build the foundation, so that you can live your dream. Start today! Basic Curriculum: *Week One:* *The 6 principles in the round pen and in the arena.* * Desensitization to tools and objects. * Yield front, hind and back up to direct pressure. * Yield front, hind, and back up to driving pressure. * 1/2 circles and squeeze between human and an object. * Full circles at walk, trot and canter on line, with change of directions. * Sideways along fence. * Play all games with a saddle, when horse is willing and ready to advance. *Week Two:* *Start to play with a saddle and rider.* * Desensitize to saddle, pad and equipment. * Play all above games in 100 ft area and expand on them as horse advances with saddle. * Carry rider in 60 ft and 80 ft round pen at a walk, trot and canter. * Yielding front end and hind end, flexing. * Work on the rider giving direction and asking for change of direction and gait. * Work on go and who cues. Week Three: * Play all above games in 100 ft area and expand on them as horse advances with saddle and rider. * Carry rider in 80 ft round pen and 100 ft area at a walk, trot and canter, along rail and over obstacles. * Work on softness of gait, transitions and head set. * Sideways under saddle to and from obstacles , mounting block, fence, in between cones and barrels. * Allowing rider to mount and dismount in many fashions ( Ex: dismount off butt, jump off, mount from either side, jump on from ground, mount and dismount from mounting block, fence, obstacle). * Desensitize to tarps, flags, bags, ect.. while rider is mounted. *Week Four:* * Play all above games in 100 ft area and on the trails expanding on them as horse advances with saddle and rider. * Carry rider in 100 ft area and on the trails at a walk, trot and canter, along rail and trail, over obstacles. * Continue to refine softness of gait, transitions and head set. * Ride out on the trail and/or ride in a Fun Show or Trail Challenge. * Continue sideways under saddle to and from Obstacles , mounting block, fence, in between cones and barrels. * Continue to desensitize to objects out on trails, shows and in the arena. * Possible work on Liberty with rider and on the ground. * Expansion of games that were played in weeks 2, 3 and 4. * Circle at walk, trot and canter outside of round pen on line, with change of direction , obstacles and moving circles. * Sideways with fence and without fencing, in between cones, barrels and poles. In and out of gates and Obstacles. Over Barrels. Sideways to and from you. * Fun play, water play, over bridges, tarps, trailer loading.

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