Dennis Walker - Living The Dream horse training

Dennis Walker - Living The Dream horse training Horse training from the ground up. Making your horse a productive member of the equine community.
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Our horse training program is geared towards starting and finishing horses for trail riding. We use natural horsemanship techniques and skills adapted from trainers like John Lyons, Pat Parelli, and Clinton Anderson in addition to skills that we have learned on our own over the years. In advance of your horse's arrival we ask that you tell us in writing what specific things you want done with your

horse. We will teach those skills to the horse first and then we will work with you to make sure that you know how to correctly ask the horse what he/she has been taught. We will start your horse and we will desensitize him/her using "de-spooking" techniques. This includes exposure to "scary" things like plastic bags, trash bags, umbrellas etc. This will help make sure that when you are out riding your horse and you encounter a similar scary obstacle that your horse will not bolt. Once desensitizing has been done with your horse we will then make sure that he/she knows how to bend with softly doing lateral, vertical flexion, backing and yields to leg pressures. Then we will work with these skills once mounted and make sure the horse is responsive. Once this has all been performed we will take your horse out on the trail. We try to simulate all scenarios: with and without other horses, in the front, in the back away from horses. Your horse will be exposed to traffic, bridges, creeks, trash cans and anything else encountered out on the trail, as well as many other possible objects encountered in their lifetime. Once we have completed all of the tasks you desire, we will take you out on the trail with you riding one of our horses and us riding your horse. That way you are able to see your horse on the trail and how we ride him/her. Also we will make sure that you are able to correctly ask the horse to perform the desired tasks. Then when you are ready we will put you on your horse and make sure that the two of you are "on the same page".

06/25/2020

Due to circumstances this year, we will not be open for training. We apologize. Take care and stay safe.

03/24/2020

After consulting with an agricultural lawyer and the barn owner, we are postponing the start of our training season by a minimum of two weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we want to do our part in keeping everyone as safe as possible. We will be in contact with starting dates as soon as we get the all clear. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

03/22/2020

Due to a last minute cancellation, we have a spot open for April. If you are currently booked for a later month and would like to come in earlier, or if you’d like to send your horse for a month of training give us a shout

03/19/2020

With trying our best to maintain social distancing, our training season is still starting on schedule. We are trying to keep the number of visitors to an absolute bare minimum, please keep this in mind when delivering your horse. Thank you.

03/17/2020

Just a reminder to everyone that is booked for this coming training season. Our new address is
282 Hartley Bay Road
off of Hwy 69, 2nd driveway on the right. Can’t miss the big red arena 😃

12/08/2019

What can you expect from thirty to sixty days of training for your youngster? The following is a general list that 90% of all c**ts will accomplish within this time-frame. 10% might encounter a particular problem or "special need" in some area. However, most c**ts, most of the time, should meet these minimum requirements in a thirty to sixty day time frame.


1. Stand tied at the hitching rail.

2. Pick up all four feet for farrier work.

3. Stand quietly for saddling.

4. Lunge on a line, or at liberty, in both directions.

5. Compliant for bridling in a snaffle, hackamore or side pull.

6. Stand still for mounting and dismounting on both sides.

7. Walk, trot and lope with a rider, in an arena, in both directions.

8. Back willingly with reasonable softness and vertical flexion.

9. Move left and right laterally with a simple leg yield from the rider.

10. Move out freely, in all three gates, outside of the arena and on the trail.

At the end of thirty days, almost all of my c**ts can perform these basic tasks. Yet depending on the skill set of the c**ts’ owner it might take more training for the c**t to perform similarly with the owner at the helm. Many people have ridden extensively and are quite confident and competent while riding their older saddle horses. However, riding a young green c**t is something totally different. While you can often just "point and shoot" with the older horse, c**ts demand a tremendous amount of leadership and clear direction to be successful. Are you that confident leader?

Whether you are going to start your c**t yourself or seek out a professional, your c**ts are ready to get started! Don't hold them back or keep them out of school. It's time to provide them with a quality education and foundation that will last a lifetime.

11/07/2019
2 yr old Clydesdale mare | Horses & Ponies for Rehoming | Sudbury | Kijiji

~SOLD~
Anyone who has met this girl will tell you she is a sweetheart. Calm and level headed. Selling due to no fault of her own. Going well w/t/c. Calm and confident on the trail. Would make a great addition to anyone looking for a quiet, lifelong companion.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-horses-ponies/sudbury/2-yr-old-clydesdale-mare/1470560358?utm_source=messenger&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

2 yr old going to be 3 in May. 30 day professional training with Dennis Walker Living the Dream. Rides Western. She is an in your pocket girl. Loves people, attention, and a job. UTD on shots. Great for farrier and vet. Reason for selling is I just don't have time or health for her. Needs more time....

11/04/2019

Just want to say a big thank you to all our clients for making this season a great one 😀 See you in the spring at our new location 😉

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282 Hartley Bay Road
Noelville, ON
P0M2N0

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+17056183137

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Our horse training program is geared towards starting and finishing horses. We use natural horsemanship techniques and skills adapted from trainers like John Lyons, Pat Parelli, and Clinton Anderson in addition to skills that we have learned on our own over the years. In advance of your horse's arrival we ask that you tell us in writing what specific things you want done with your horse. We will teach those skills to the horse first and then we will work with you to make sure that you know how to correctly ask the horse what he/she has been taught. We will start your horse and we will desensitize him/her using "de-spooking" techniques. This includes exposure to "scary" things like plastic bags, trash bags, umbrellas etc. This will help make sure that when you are out riding your horse and you encounter a similar scary obstacle that your horse will not bolt. Once desensitizing has been done with your horse we will then make sure that he/she knows how to bend with softly doing lateral, vertical flexion, backing and yields to leg pressures. Then we will work with these skills once mounted and make sure the horse is responsive. Once this has all been performed we will take your horse out on the trail. We try to simulate all scenarios: with and without other horses, in the front, in the back away from horses. Your horse will be exposed to traffic, bridges, creeks, trash cans and anything else encountered out on the trail, as well as many other possible objects encountered in their lifetime. Once we have completed all of the tasks you desire, we will take you out on the trail with you riding one of our horses and us riding your horse. That way you are able to see your horse on the trail and how we ride him/her. Also we will make sure that you are able to correctly ask the horse to perform the desired tasks. Then when you are ready we will put you on your horse and make sure that the two of you are "on the same page".

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