For finishing work, your horse will have a greater understanding of leg cues, reining, bending & flexing, backing, and possibly some time out on the roads depending on the horse and training time.

For trail work, your horse will spend a short time in the arena, making sure the communication is there.  Once that is established your horse will be primarily ridden out on the country roads & fields.  In addition, if time permits, your horse will be taken to a local park for additional trail exposure. 

     He/she will be taken to UMore Park in Rosemount, Mn for approximatly, a 3 hour ride.  From March 1st thru November 1st he/she can be taken to the Hay Creek state trail system where they will be exposed to water, bridges, and some tougher trails.  (Additional costs may apply depending on amount of time you choose for your horse to be on this trail system.  Overnight stays are an option also for the "full camping" experience.)

For colt starting, your horse will be started in the round pen learning the basic commands and gaits.  For the first 30 days, depending on the horse, you can expect your horse to be saddled, bridled, ground driven, giving to pressure on lunge, and at a bare mininmum, have a few rides in the round pen.  On average, horses have 2 to 3 weeks under saddle and a good grasp of all 3 gaits, stoping and backing, but there are those exceptions.  We take our time with our young horses, making sure not to rush their training.  This ensures a solid foundation and the confidence they need to move forward in the direction you choose.

For Barrel Racing, your horse will do a lot of exercises to become more flexible and supple as well as build muscle.  In order to become a good barrel racer your horse needs to be in top shape, and must be able to bend correctly.  Your horse will also learn the pattern.