BACK TO BASICS HORSE TRAINING

Back to Basics Horse Training is now accepting clients for October, November and December.

Follow me along on my Facebook page-Back To Basics Horse Training - as I work through an unhandled 7 year old gelding.

 Specializing in all behavioural problems in horses.

Back to Basics Horse Training specializes in rehabilitating problem horses of any age, breed and discipline. By rehabilitating the mind, Back to basics opens the door to give success for you and your horse. Whether it is putting a proper start on your young horse or starting over on an older horse to correct past problems, Back to Basic's will create a specialized training plan for your horse's needs.
My services include:

-Free behavioural assessment
-Problem Solving
-Colt Starting
-Desensitizing
-Creating a safe trail horse
-Miles on young horses
-Refreshment on older horses

I have references available upon request. Please email me for pricing and any other questions.

Thank you

M DEARDEN FARRIER SERVICES

Taking on new clients in Calgary and the surrounding area including Cochrane, Chestermere, Strathmore, Okotoks and High River, I'm willing to travel to other areas as well. Feel free to call/text me anytime.

To find out rates or to schedule an appointment please go to http://www.mdeardenfarrierservices.com/

BROOKEGROVE STABLES

Brookegrove stable are now offering inside and outside board on there barn in the okotoks area. It's 15 min east from okotoks on the 549.
Heated barn with 12x12 stall
Heated indoor arena
Wood fence paddock
Turn out everyday
Muck everyday
Hay shaving everything include
Personal locker

Inside board : 650$
Outside board : 350$

All board include full use of the indoor and heated barn to tack up !
Trainer full time on site for English lesson
Horse training
Cowboy on site for:
Colt starting or any kind of horse problems

PONDEROSA RANCH

Ponderosa Ranch is offering horse boarding
15 min south of calgary on the #2 highway or just 5 min east of Okotoks by the Saskatoon Farm

We offer large outdoor pipe or plank pens, either private or group
All pens with shelters and automatic waters

We have a large indoor 200 x 100 indoor arena and 200 x 100 outdoor
Large saddling area with ample room to tie, groom and cool out etc.
8 - 10 x 10 box stalls and tack storage area.

Western and English horses welcome
We supply jumps and barrels
Majority of Arena time (prime time) is reserved for open riding
Western and English lessons available from Qualified instructors

MOUNTAIN VIEW EQUESTRIAN

Mountain View Equestrian has finally had the opportunity to open up its own facility...

We are currently accepting new clients.
Offering Equestrian/show jumping lessons to all ages and all experience levels!
We are VERY open to trailer in lessons also!

We have many school horses of all levels and ages that will work well for all of your needs!

We attend all of the local horse shows in the Calgary area on a regular basis and also offer show coaching.

Please feel free to contact me for prices and more information! 

WHISKEY HILL PERFORMANCE HORSES

Whiskey Hill Performance Horses is managed by Michaela Berlie and based out of her parent’s former Canadian Sport Horse breeding farm, Slipstream Farm.

The facility is located only minutes south of the town of Okotoks, Alberta and offers a bright indoor arena, a 14 stall barn with infloor heating as well as numerous outdoor paddocks. A large outdoor barrel patch offers a stunning 360 view from the southeastern flank of Whiskey Hill.

Western riding lessons will be running September through to December 19th 2014.

Whiskey Hill Performance Horses is able to deal with a wide range of horse training needs. Colt starting, conditioning/fitness, miles on green horses or just a tune-ups. More advanced training in both English and specific Western disciplines is also available. Please contact me to further discuss you and your horse’s training needs.

There is currently no horse board available at this time

CHINOOK WINDS EQUESTRIAN CENTER

 Chinook Winds Equestrian Center offers top quality care at reasonable rates! All horses are treated with love and respect. 

Good quality round bales are provided when there is not plentiful grass for all horses not over weight, easy keepers get appropriate portions of hay 4x/day. 

All boarders have access to the indoor heated arena, outdoor sand arena, grass arena, tack room, wash stall and grooming stalls. 

Outdoor Board
Summer - $400 + G.S.T
Winter - $450 + G.S.T
 
Indoor Board 
Summer - $650 + G.S.T
Winter - $700 + G.S.T 
Includes grain options of sweet feed, complete feed and beet pulp as well as limited blanketing.

At Chinook Winds Equestrian, we offer English riding lessons and horse training from beginner to advanced. 

If you are looking for a trainer with lesson horses, or if you want to continue your horse's training, Chinook Winds offers a variety of opportunities. 

Services offered include: English riding lessons, training for show jumpers or hunters, school horse lessons, lease horses, horse show opportunities and participation in Equine Canada English Rider Level Program. 

DJ RANCH

Lessons
Affordable Riding Lessons
$25 per horse/rider - small group lessons
$40 per horse/rider - private lesson
Adult (17 and up) Lessons 
Youth (7 - 16) Lessons
To Book Lessons call at Justin 403-305-9949

Boarding
Pasture/Paddock
130 acres
Panoramic view
Ranch Manager - Lee 403-669-3603

Summer Day Camps
July and August
Weekly 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
$400

Equine First Aid Clinics
Next one coming in July - 10 am to 4 pm
$149All supplies and lunch included
Certificate on completion

Birthday Parties
$100 - 1 hour - 4 horses - maximum 8 kids
Pam - office 403-938-2469 (Mon to Fri 9 am to 4 pm) or cell: 403-819-0929
 
Located West of Okotoks on Highway #7.

REESE OSTROSKI TRAINING

Booking horses in for training.

Specializing in starting colts, but will also finish horses.

15+ years experience starting Western and English disciplines. Western horses see lots of cow work (cutting/ranch work), roping, reining.

Have use of indoor and outdoor arenas. Access to jumps, rails etc for hunter/jumpers.

All horses can be exposed to 20+ thousand acres of outdoor riding on private land if wanted.

Also offering western riding lessons.

Located between Black Diamond and Okotoks. Call Reese for more information.

DAN'S FARRIER SERVICE

I am a local Farrier, Serving the Okotoks, Dewinton, High River, Aldersyde, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and Blackie areas.
I'm a Certified Farrier, that did the Oklahoma Horse Shoeing school.

• Been doing farrier work for 10 years.
• I do Hot, Cold and Corrective shoeing, Trims.
• I always do what's best for the horse first.
• I'm always on time.
• Very respective of you and your horse and the place that you have your horse.
• I speak to you, not above you.
• I educate you on what I'm doing and why I'm doing it.
• I teach you what you should be looking for in your Farrier.
• I'm always open to answer questions.

If you need a second opinion, please call, or if needs be, I am more then happy to come and take a look. I just want what's best for each horse. But most of all I Love Horses. It shows in the work I do for them.

"Both Horse and Human will shut down under stress, the only difference between us is the reaction we get when the teaching method breaks down."

BOW CANYON RANCH EQUINE

Bow Canyon is located just east of the Aldersyde overpass. 10 minutes from Okotoks and 20 minutes from Calgary.

Our facility consists of an indoor heated 200'x80' arena, 29 12x12 stalls that are all equiped with soft stall and automatic waterers, we have a separate quarantine barn with 8 stalls (used for importing horses), individual paddocks for turnout, a locker room with large tack lockers, a 220'x150' outdoor sand ring, and a 300'x150' grass ring with devils dyke and bank.
$900 + G.S.T. Indoor board
$500 + G.S.T. Outdoor multi-horse paddock board

We are happy to announce that Gwen Houtzager, and Julie Allen are coaching out of Bow Canyon and are all accepting new clients.

Bow Canyon Ranch  is currently listed for sale.

Julie Allen is now operating Bow Canyon Ranch Equine.

FARRIER SERVICES BY JUSTIN

Accepting new customers for trimming and shoeing for horses. 
Please call for availability and prices.

WIDNEY RANCH PAINTS

Breeding for Modern Chrome

Specializing In
* Black Dun (Grullo)
* Modern Performance Lines
* 100% Guaranteed Color/Pattern & APHA Registered

Stallion
APHA Stallion "Somedays Sam I Am" - Double Homozygous Black Tobiano has an exceptional performance pedigree that compliments the diversity in our mares breeding program.

Mares
Our APHA mares have been very carefully selected for extraordinary grulla coloring, conformation, disposition, and top performance pedigrees.

Foals
In 2015 our first foals will arrive sired by "Somedays Sam I Am", with eye catching APHA modern chrome.

MOORE EQUINE

We offer a complete range of veterinary care from dedicated general practice to specialized referral service.

We have two locations serving the Calgary area.
 
Moore Equine North
- Hospital and Surgery
- Outpatient
- Ambulatory
- 24/7 Emergency

Moore Equine South (Okotoks)
- Outpatient
- Ambulatory
- Reproduction
- 24/7 Emergency

PRAIRIE OAK RANCH

Prairie Oak Ranch offers a superb western riding facility where champions are trained for National and World titles in the sport of cutting.

Having said that they started as beginner riders three years prior.

So riders of any level of western riding are welcome.

World class instructor on site.

Situated near Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, the ranch facilities include an indoor heated arena and barn, outdoor square and round pens and plenty of open ranch land on which to ride and enjoy your horse. The ranch staff also accesses the amazing riding country in the Alberta foothills for day rides and overnight trips with students.

 Boarding is available pricing ranges from 200.00-875.00 per month depending on your requirements.
We primarily have been a training and teaching facility ( lesson horses are available) with board offered to our students but have optioned to allow outside boarders in on availability.

Ten minutes east of hwy #2 and the junction of 547

EQUUS VETERINARY SERVICES

Equus Veterinary Services Inc is a dynamic ambulatory equine veterinary practice that utilizes hardworking, honest and experienced team of veterinarians.

Located in the beautiful town of Okotoks Alberta, our main goal is perfection in every aspect of the client’s veterinary experience.

Our diligent, qualified team will provide the necessary services and support to achieve your goals. Whether the goals consist of first place ribbons, winning races or just a sound, happy horse Equus Veterinary Services Inc. will be with you every step of the way.

THE PONY RANCH

The Pony Ranch Alberta
2010 Sport Pony Champion

Welsh/Thoroughbred/Warmblood cross Sport Ponies For All Disciplines

Connemara Crosses, New Forest Pony, Bashkir Curly Hypoallergenic Mounts

Also Training, Riding Lessons Available, Contact Lisa MacKay, Instructor 403-870-9774

Consignment ponies taken

SHORT STIRRUP TACK SALES

Located 20 minutes south of Spruce Meadows

ELLIOT EQUINE

We're not just truck drivers, we're horse people. Elliott Equine Transport is dedicated to providing a stress-free (as humanly possible) and comfortable journey for your horse, exceeding the standard in equine transportation within Canada and throughout the US.


Whether you're shipping one or a small herd of horses, looking for a single, double, stall-and-a-half or require special care for weanling/yearlings, mares with foals, or stallions requiring box stalls, we have options to suit all your needs.

Elliott Equine Transport regularily hauls to Florida, Texas, Kentucky, California, Arizona, Alberta and all points in between. Please contact us and we'll provide a no obligation quote for your trip. If your destination falls outside these areas, it's possible we might still be able to facilitate coordination with an additional shipper to connect with us, so don't hesitate fill in the short quote form and we'll do our best to accomodate you.

SUCCESS WITH HORSES

At Success with Horses, we strive to EDUCATE, EMPOWER & INSPIRE your equine dreams.

Working together with a group of like minded people, we specializes in educating the horse industry about the importance of HEALTHY FEET. We believe education is a very powerful tool to ending needless suffering for horses/horse owners.

PREVENTING common problems such as “navicular disease”, laminitis and founder, side bone, ring bone, unexplained lameness issues, etc…is our GOAL.

Supporting owners/ horses through the transition process, from traditional to natural, is very important to the team at SWH.

Birgitta Wilkinson - Level 3 Natural Barefoot Trimmer

Connie Challice - Level 3 Natural Barefoot Trimmer

RIDGE VIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Welcome to Ridge View Equestrian Center located in the beautiful foothills of Alberta, 20 minutes south of Calgary. Ridge View Equestrian is a private facility offering a wide range of services that include boarding, lessons, training, showing, sales and consignment.

We specialize in the training and development of both horse and rider in the hunter/jumper and equitation rings.Our riders successfully compete year round in Canada and the United States.We emphasize the importance of building the relationship between horse and rider, then focus on training programs that will allow for both to perform confidently. We also specialize in starting and breaking young horses. Our young development program promotes building a strong foundation in control and flat-work before tackling the technical aspects of show jumping. 

Whatever your riding goals, let us design a customized training and development program to suit you and your horses needs.