Training
Kerra started training horses and ponies at a very young age. Growing up, she spent a great deal of time working with her mother’s Chincoteague ponies (and even now has a special place in her heart for Chincoteague ponies!). She progressed from training ponies to retraining Thoroughbreds off the track, which she has done for many years. In her fifteen years of training experience, Kerra has successfully worked with horses at every stage of training.
Whether you are a backyard owner who enjoys pleasure and trail riding, a hunter whose horse needs exercises to gain adjustability at the canter to make the lines, or a foxhunter whose horse needs experience over cross-country fences in the open, Kerra’s depth of experience as an accomplished three-day eventer provides her with the tools to soundly train horses for myriad uses. Consider these examples of training goals Kerra has successfully achieved:
· Starting young (and not-so-young) horses under saddle
· Introducing horses to jumping
· Retraining a horse for a new career
· Addressing problem behaviors or gaps in training
· Exposing and desensitizing a horse to trail riding
· Putting “mileage” on a green horse
· Teaching a horse dressage movements and exercises
· Legging up, or bringing a horse back into work
· Moving a horse up the levels in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country
Kerra is able to tailor a correct training program that will build your horse’s ability, confidence, and consistency. She looks forward to helping you enjoy a long and happy future with your equine partner.
For availability, scheduling, and pricing, please contact Kerra using one of the options found on the “Contact” link at the top of the page.
*Training is available on-site at Pony Pines Farm. Pony Pines Farm is a full-board facility with an indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, and several acres of trails. Pony Pines Farm creates a perfect tapestry for your horse’s training experience.
Whether you are a backyard owner who enjoys pleasure and trail riding, a hunter whose horse needs exercises to gain adjustability at the canter to make the lines, or a foxhunter whose horse needs experience over cross-country fences in the open, Kerra’s depth of experience as an accomplished three-day eventer provides her with the tools to soundly train horses for myriad uses. Consider these examples of training goals Kerra has successfully achieved:
· Starting young (and not-so-young) horses under saddle
· Introducing horses to jumping
· Retraining a horse for a new career
· Addressing problem behaviors or gaps in training
· Exposing and desensitizing a horse to trail riding
· Putting “mileage” on a green horse
· Teaching a horse dressage movements and exercises
· Legging up, or bringing a horse back into work
· Moving a horse up the levels in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country
Kerra is able to tailor a correct training program that will build your horse’s ability, confidence, and consistency. She looks forward to helping you enjoy a long and happy future with your equine partner.
For availability, scheduling, and pricing, please contact Kerra using one of the options found on the “Contact” link at the top of the page.
*Training is available on-site at Pony Pines Farm. Pony Pines Farm is a full-board facility with an indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, and several acres of trails. Pony Pines Farm creates a perfect tapestry for your horse’s training experience.
Coaching and SchoolingKerra travels to many recognized and schooling events in the Mid-Atlantic region each year. Additionally, she frequently has students at local hunter and dressage shows on the Delmarva Peninsula. She is available to assist you with your warm-up, course walk, riding strategy, and post-ride evaluation. You also may be able to schedule a schooling or training ride for your horse on an as-needed basis before or at your event. These services are available by prior arrangement only.
For availability, scheduling, and pricing, please contact Kerra using one of the options found on the “Contact” link at the top of the page. |
Whimsical Illusions is a six year old Hanoverian/Thoroughbred mare. She was started under saddle in November, 2013. Whimsy's reins have been passed to Tammy Parks, one of Kerra's long-time students.
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