SS Equine Services

SS Equine Services Professional horse training done right. With compassion and connection to each individual horse. Creating willing, balanced and soft horses.

Programs tailored to their exact needs to ensure success and confidence! Solving problem horse issues. Matching clients with the perfect horse to suit them and their needs
Lessons available. Horses provided or bring your own! Lessons also available for those looking to learn how to work with issues with their horses on on one or those looking to learn how to start their own horses. Horses in trai

ning are treated as they were my own. Daily grain included in price. Sessions Monday-Friday and sometimes weekends. Horses are exposed to all sorts of scenarios. Including but not limited to; being stalled, learning to stand quietly, sacking out, ground driving, saddling, starting under saddle, being hauled out to different areas, trail riding(if they are in for riding training), bathing(weather permitting), hoof care, etc. Requests for specific training taken as well!

10/23/2024

3yo Canadian gelding Illusion is out doing big boy things with his first big solo trail ride. This guy is so naturally curious I knew he'd love getting out to see new things! Proud of this guys progress. Turned from a fiesty piranha into quite the gentleman. :)

New training boy, Illusion the Canadian 3yo, is such a ham! Anything new I show him he loves to investigate with his mou...
09/15/2024

New training boy, Illusion the Canadian 3yo, is such a ham! Anything new I show him he loves to investigate with his mouth.

This is a good opportunity to point out that because horses do not have hands like us, this is the way some like to explore new things. As long as they are not chewing on you; don't discourage it to start with! There will come a time in his training where we address that he's not allowed to chew on certain things but right now while we are learning one another and he is experiencing a lot of new things I will allow him to use his natural instincts to explore things however he wants and encourage that natural curiosity so he can become brave and confident!(while also making sure he doesn't actually eat any of the things he's chewing on! Lol)

From a little baby I saved from slaughter and raised to a 15.3hh gelding that I am starting under saddle. Where does the...
01/31/2024

From a little baby I saved from slaughter and raised to a 15.3hh gelding that I am starting under saddle.
Where does the time go. 🥹
First one of my own I raised that I get to ride! Willie Nelson 💜

Little mare was all business for her first trail ride with a group. Went straight to the front and was super excited to ...
09/15/2023

Little mare was all business for her first trail ride with a group. Went straight to the front and was super excited to go and explore! ❤
Confidence is key as always! 😁

Cheeka12.2hhLightly started under saddle. Lots of exposure to all aspects of being a saddle horse. Never bucked, bolted,...
09/10/2023

Cheeka
12.2hh
Lightly started under saddle. Lots of exposure to all aspects of being a saddle horse.
Never bucked, bolted, reared etc.
At this point she has only been rode walk-trot. Leisure rides around the farm just to get her used to being rode.
Very brave as long as you are confident.
Not for beginner kids as she is still learning herself. I am listing her right now because I feel she's too small for me to finish.

Could be an awesome 4H or Pony Club project. Has been lunged over small jumps and had excellent form.

Message, text or call for more info.
403-808-7837

"Jolene" 19yo QH mare15.1hh100% soundNo maintenance needed besides the regular stuff! (Farrier, teeth, etc.)I have owned...
09/10/2023

"Jolene"
19yo QH mare
15.1hh
100% sound
No maintenance needed besides the regular stuff! (Farrier, teeth, etc.)

I have owned this lovely mare for almost 4yrs now. Pulled her from a meat pen when she was pregnant and she has given me two beautiful foals.

Incredibly sweet to be around. Loves attention, easy to catch and loves to bond with her person.
She is NOT broke to ride. I have sat on her a couple times just for fun but never started her due to being busy with client horses and c**ts.
There is no part of me that wants to part with her but unfortunately I need to downsize.

Shes great in the herd. Mid-high but not aggressive, just holds her own. Kind with the youngsters as well.

She would do great in a home on a hobby farm with at least one other horse where someone just wants to enjoy and love on her. She does like kids as well but again, not broke to ride. :)

She will go to an approved home only. There will be a very small rehoming fee (low 3 fig) to help me insure she finds a good home. It is negotiable to the right forever home though.

Text, call or message for more info or to come meet her! :)
403-808-7837

I will always love starting c**ts on the right path. This girl had a lot of anxiety and even a little fear aggression to...
09/03/2023

I will always love starting c**ts on the right path. This girl had a lot of anxiety and even a little fear aggression to start with. Now she's so comfortable she follows me around, wants to learn and is going confidently walk/trot and starting to lope.
My method has changed so much over the years but I think I've settled on a program that works incredible with pretty much every horse (with some fine tuning for those who need it of course.) I've had literally zero blow ups in the last 3yrs with over 30 different c**ts. I'm not taking months to see progress either. I'm going w/t/l on every single horse, started on lateral movements and a solid foundation off mostly seat and leg controll at the end of 30 days as long as they weren't traumatized prior to arrival.

Horses shouldn't buck when being started.i no longer believe in turning them out when saddled the first time to "figure it out for themselves." There are times to put the pressure on and I firmly believe that being saddled should never be made into a scary situation for the horse. There's ways to do it that are no more time consuming then any other program. This also completely weeds out the guessing game as to if they are bucking from pain or from fear. So many bonuses to it for both me and the ponies. 😁

I started this girls momma under saddle 5yrs ago. And now she's in for training! Such a cool full circle moment. 😄 been ...
08/19/2023

I started this girls momma under saddle 5yrs ago. And now she's in for training! Such a cool full circle moment. 😄 been training long enough now that I'm training generations!

Bug was an absolute superstar for her very first gymkhana! Didn't balk at a single thing in the arena even though it was...
05/01/2023

Bug was an absolute superstar for her very first gymkhana! Didn't balk at a single thing in the arena even though it was her first time in there. Handled all the horses, loud machinery and kids running around like an old pro. I'm beyond impressed with how well this little mare handles new experiences! ❤
She absolutely loved all the attention from the kids too.

04/27/2023

My peacock decided to help out with some desensitizing! Young horses get exposed to all kinds of different kinds of things here for sure! 😆

Horse or tracking dog? I dont this this mare would ever get lost finding her way back home! Should always practice allow...
03/23/2023

Horse or tracking dog? I dont this this mare would ever get lost finding her way back home!

Should always practice allowing your horse to stretch. Not only is it wonderful for their topline but sometimes you even get to see some goofy personality traits while they do it! Lol.

Tip for those with young horses, yearlings etc. If you are planning to send your horse off to a c**t starter, please don...
03/01/2023

Tip for those with young horses, yearlings etc. If you are planning to send your horse off to a c**t starter, please don't saddle it at home "to get it used to it"

All I usually want to see is that they lead, handle feet and load, but untouched is completely fine as well!
Let your c**t starter do the rest. Don't saddle your babies and potentially cause a traumatizing experience. Leave it up to the professionals who know how to take them through the steps properly and confidently. It's such an important step in the training process and we see people do it incorrectly causing unnecessary problems for the young horses future! There is nothing worse then having to rehab a horse mentally back from a wreck because the owner decided to try it out to "see what would happen". You save yourself more money and your horses confidence when you make sure it is dont right the first time. 😁

Pic - Elvis showing off his smile trick.

Flint settling in at his new home! Excited for the updates on this guys future with his new momma! 😁
02/26/2023

Flint settling in at his new home!
Excited for the updates on this guys future with his new momma! 😁

**SOLD**FLINTcurrently stands 14hh at the wither. Should mature around 15hh. Still has his 🥜 but can make him an appt to...
02/18/2023

**SOLD**
FLINT
currently stands 14hh at the wither. Should mature around 15hh.
Still has his 🥜 but can make him an appt to not have them before he goes.

QH/Morgan/TB mix according to previous owner. I have had him for a year now and done all the work on him. He stands tied, lunges, loads, walks over obstacles, super easy to catch hes normally the first one up, good for the farrier.

Flint is a gentle and brave boy who would easily excell in trail, jumping, mountian work or more. This boy is very eager to please and willing to try new experiences. I see no reason if he is trained with the proper hand why he can't be a kids horse as he is very very brave, kind and willing.

Can get more video or pics if requested.

Text or call 403-808-7837
Located west of bowden.

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02/18/2023

Bug showing off how confident she has become. ❤

02/10/2023

Ride #3 and yesterdays focus was moving out!
The biggest difference I have found with my method vs a more forceful, or even disconnected, one is that instead of getting broncy when they get unsure about something, all I get is maybe a little ear pin and at MOST a hop. This is because there is no anxiety involved in this thought process for them. Instead of wanting to get rid of me or seeing me as a the problem. Her only "issue" where is pins her ears is simply because she wants to stop. She is searching for the answer and because we have a solid connection, she respects me when I tell her its not the right one. Typical sorrel mare though shes not super fond of that idea. Lol. That being said, horses do not learn from punishment. If I was to get after her for simply having an opinion I would lose a bit of the trust we have established. Instead I just continue pressure until she figures out the right answer.
This all being said, I do not baby them, nor do I believe in babying them. I simply make sure that by the time we get to this point, if I need to use a bit extra spur to urge them on to think harder, they will not come unglued. I have shown them that even when I ask for something that might be uncomfortable, it has a purpose, and they will be rewarded whenever they search for the right answer. 😁

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3yo Canadian gelding Illusion is out doing big boy things with his first big solo trail ride. This guy is so naturally curious I knew he'd love getting out to see new things! Proud of this guys progress. Turned from a fiesty piranha into quite the gentleman. :)

My peacock decided to help out with some desensitizing! Young horses get exposed to all kinds of different kinds of things here for sure! 😆

Bug showing off how confident she has become. ❤

Ride #3 and yesterdays focus was moving out! The biggest difference I have found with my method vs a more forceful, or even disconnected, one is that instead of getting broncy when they get unsure about something, all I get is maybe a little ear pin and at MOST a hop. This is because there is no anxiety involved in this thought process for them. Instead of wanting to get rid of me or seeing me as a the problem. Her only "issue" where is pins her ears is simply because she wants to stop. She is searching for the answer and because we have a solid connection, she respects me when I tell her its not the right one. Typical sorrel mare though shes not super fond of that idea. Lol. That being said, horses do not learn from punishment. If I was to get after her for simply having an opinion I would lose a bit of the trust we have established. Instead I just continue pressure until she figures out the right answer. This all being said, I do not baby them, nor do I believe in babying them. I simply make sure that by the time we get to this point, if I need to use a bit extra spur to urge them on to think harder, they will not come unglued. I have shown them that even when I ask for something that might be uncomfortable, it has a purpose, and they will be rewarded whenever they search for the right answer. 😁

This is why focusing your energy is so important when working horses. You might just be able to take a 4yo feral horse who was so full of fear she was dangerous and turn her into the type of horse whos so relaxed she takes naps with her eyes closed on her second time being saddled. ❤ Horses can FEEL our intentions. Try stopping mid session and taking some deep breaths, being mindful of relaxing your shoulder and jaw. Watch how your horse reacts just from you making sure that you are just as calm as you're asking them to be. I can pretty much guarantee they will do something that let's you know they can feel it. Heavy blinking, lip quivering, licking and chewing, resting a leg, etc. ☺❤

I feel as though being able to do this calmly is a great milestone marker for colts that were previously super reactive and insecure. Good job Peewee. ❤

Dougie going bridleless to finish up his 30 days. :)

Broken finger so Honey's training has been a little delayed till now that I can move it again! First time being saddled and she handled it like a pro. She's really starting to trust, have curiosity and want to engage with me. Such a big improvement from the unhandled, shut down mare she was when I first rescued her.

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