Home of the Incredible, Versatile, Hypoallergenic, and Athletic American Bashkir Curly Horse!!

Private Horse Training and Behavior Consultation -

While we are not currently set up to have your horse come stay with us for training, we are happy to come to your place to help with any training you may require for you and your horse.  From a systems approach,  we prefer to work with you and your horse together so the whole picture/scenario can be seen and worked through.  Be it riding lessons on your horse or trouble spots you and your horse may be encountering, we are happy to help make your relationship a more understanding, mutually respectful and happy one.  We implement natural horsemanship techniques, using the release of pressure followed by positive reinforcement or reward for correct behavior.

Fees dependent on training required and mileage.

 

Riding Lessons- 

Riding lessons at Skygazer Ranch are currently offered on a very limited basis and are  not what might typically be thought of.  From a systems approach of learning, lessons strive to encompass the entire horse - human interrelation.  From first contact in the field to partnering with a horse, grooming, tacking, caring for the horse as well as the tack involved with that horse, ground work, relationship building exercises, and finally also riding, are all part of lesson experience.  Exercises and stretches to improve rider fitness and flexibility are also built into each lesson.  Lessons incorporate teachings from some of the greatest Horsemasters of our time, such as Sally Swift, Mary Waneless, Linda Kohanov,  and several natural Horsemen Trainers, particularly Clinton Anderson.  Lessons focus on teaching you the most effective communication skills between you and your horse, emphasis is on visualizing and understanding the mechanics of how and why, rather than on the age old just do it format.  Lessons will run about an hour and a half, emphasis is on the lesson, not the minutes of the clock, you will need to schedule accordingly and/or let your instructor know if you have a specific time obligation.  Lessons are offered to students of all ages and all levels of experience.

$35 per private lesson ($135 for pre-paid month of lessons (4 lessons))

$25 per person for a group lesson ($95 for pre-paid month of lessons (4 lessons))

Since, here at Skygazer Ranch, we understand that not everyone can afford regular riding lessons and there are some families who are unable to offer their child lessons at all, we do offer a select few scholarships.  For more information, please contact us: (360) 539-9240.

 

Experiential Learning-

Not all of the greatest lessons learned from horses are from their backs.  There are many lessons to be learned simply in horse watching, in practicing the art of doing nothing, in round penning (much like Tai Chai, moving your energy, but also that of the horse), and just in interacting with horses.  At Skygazer Ranch, we offer this sort of experience to our students as well.  We find this sort of "lesson" helps people get more in touch with who they are inside and what their true feelings are.  It helps humans to be congruent internally with the external interactions of horses.  Experiential learning activities are guided by a mentor in a safe space.  Lessons are offered to students of all ages and all levels of experience.  These learning experiences are done on a one on one basis, private lessons only are offered at this time.

$40 per private lesson