Teaching Kids how to develop a partnership with horses is essential here at HORSE CRAZY NATURALLY. We teach children to work with their own horse rather than turning it over to a "trainer". Kids need to learn to become leaders to their own horses.

Safety is our number one priority! We teach kids to read horse behavior. When we are in tune with our horses we are better able to feel when something is wrong.

Developing a solid seat at an early age helps you stay centered and balanced on your horse when things go a little lopsided ...........when your horse spooks or zigs when you thought he would zag!!! We teach kids what horses like and dislike. For instance, horses would much rather be stroked softly than patted hard like a dog. They do not prefer a 12 by 12 stall. They are herd animals and would much rather be in pasture with other horses.

Horses don't believe you love them more because you groom them daily. We groom them for our own benefit. Don't misunderstand me .....brushing your horse is wonderful but your horse loves the massage; he does not care whether he is clean or dirty.

Once you have a solid foundation in true horsemanship you branch out into other disciplines naturally, without needing all the 'normal' gear such as tie-downs, severe bits, spurs, etc.

I want kids to achieve above and beyond with their horses. I want them to feel what it is like to ride with lightness in their hands with a fluid and balanced seat, with or without a saddle, with or without a bit, achieving unity with their horses.

Come learn what horses are all about!