 Whether you
are looking to train your own horse or to start a career as a horse trainer,
we offer a variety of comprehensive courses that will enable you to reach
your goal. No matter what your level of expertise, our hands-on training
will guide you in the art of Gentle Persuasion, the John Lyons method of
horse training that is rooted in the belief that the most effective and
enriching ways of instruction lie not in the traditional way of forcing a
horse into submission, but rather in a humane, respectful method of
conditioned response training and developing a partnership between you and
the horse
If you enjoy the company of horses, it’s not hard to imagine the level of
fulfillment that comes from a career as a trainer. Not only will it provide
you with a way to pursue your passion professionally, but our students from
Holland, Spain, Austria, Germany, Scotland, France and Costa Rica will
attest to the great demand for this type of training not only in the USA,
but in other countries as well.
Courses run anywhere from 2 weeks to two months, depending on your goals and
your desired level of involvement. Our most comprehensive course is the
8-week certification. Broken up over 3 months, the course entails one month
of training, a one-month break for studying, and then returning for the
third and final month to complete the course. Our most complete training
program, the 8-week certification course encompasses instruction with both
an  unbroken horse and one already broke. You will start at the very
beginning, learning to work with a horse that knows absolutely nothing, and
work your way through every imaginable problem that may arise, culminated
with you working with broke horses, and the problems that may come about at
that level. Also offered are 2, 4 and 6-week courses, utilizing the same
concepts and theories, but covering less ground than the comprehensive 8
week course. You also have the option of starting with one of the shorter
courses, and returning for further training at a later date.
Our final program is the Apprentice Program. Enrollment is by selection
only, and entails a four-month commitment during which you'll learn all the
training involved in the 8 week certification course, as well as giving you
the opportunity to pay your tuition by working on the ranch. You will work
on horses that are in for training, and will learn by doing all the hands-on
details that go into the care and maintenance of healthy horses. Among other
things, you will feed, bathe, and care for the horses, as well as learning
stall maintenance, and you will not be required to bring any horse to the
ranch for the course.
No matter what your needs are, we can recommend a course that would be right
for you. And know that whichever course you do decide on, you will learn to
apply all ground work to under-saddle. None of the training is specific to
any particular discipline of riding; all of our training can be applied to
any discipline.
If you are interested in participating, have questions or need advice, you
are welcome to call 954-724-2478 or email us at: aperfecthorse@aol.com
P.S. - We also offer courses throughout the year in Costa Rica, so you can
learn to train horses and vacation at the same time!
Rates are $1,000.00 a week in the US and $3,000.00 a week for courses held
in Costa Rica. Please be aware that for all programs you are responsible for
your room, board, and transportation, and there is a boarding fee for each
horse. You are also welcome to bring one or two of your own horses, but you
will be responsible for feeding and caring of your horse, as well as for
your stalls. Arraignments can be made for full
 board; please
inquire for rates and conditions.
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