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Horse Of Your Dreams

Home of the Ultimate Trail Horse. Our training program.produces safe, well seasoned trail mounts tha Our goal is to match the you to the horse of your dreams.
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Our Ultimate Trail Horse Training Program turns out well trained, safe trail horses. All horses must under go the thirty day evaluation before they reach the website. This enables me to make the best match for your needs. We have sold horses all around the world.

11/09/2024

Show bosal hackamore setup. Purchased from Schneider’s. Complete with macate reins, silver accent headstall. Already shaped and fitted. Fine plait with rawhide core. Nice quality, only used for shows. $150.

11/08/2024

Sale pending. Used Eli Miller Trail Saddle. 16” seat with a wide tree, FQHB. Tree made by Randy Batie, custom with flared bars in the shoulders. Rawhide cantle, padded seat, turned leathers, aluminum etched stirrups, back cinch and fancy conchos. 7” gullet, 13.5 spread at the bottom bar. 26lb. $1050.

11/05/2024

Bits for Gaited horses available. Info on pics. Can ship for cost.

11/04/2024

Training with an Open Arena Gate

When I work in the arena, I keep the gate open unless the horse or rider is very green. Yes, an open gate is tempting for the horse, and yes, closing it can reduce that pull. But is closing it really solving the problem? Even with a closed gate, a horse can still develop a “mental magnet” to that spot.

By working with the gate open, you have the opportunity to address this attraction directly as part of your training. If you don’t have your horse’s full attention, you’re not making real progress anyway.

Here’s how I work through it:

1. Ride the Perimeter: As you ride around the arena, increase your horse’s speed whenever you approach the gate. Let them slow down once you’re past it. This helps the horse associate effort with the gate and relaxation elsewhere.
2. Make the Gate “Work Zone”: If they’re still drawn to the gate, allow them to approach it—but then ask for a skill they find challenging, such as precise hindquarter movements. Insist on perfection, with minimal rest between maneuvers. Afterward, take them to the far end of the arena to rest. Over time, they’ll start associating the gate with effort and the rest of the arena with relaxation.
3. Circles and Speed Variations: Another tactic is to work in circles near the gate, picking up speed as you pass it. This reinforces the idea that the gate is an active zone rather than a place of rest.

The goal is to make the gate the more demanding place to be and to offer rewards and relaxation far from it. For the most gate-focused horses, you may need to drill maneuvers near the gate to make the point, but over time, riding the perimeter and occasionally increasing speed by the gate will be enough to maintain their focus.

Keeping the gate open allows you to gauge just how mentally connected your horse is to you. Give it a try and see how it shifts their attention!

11/03/2024

This is so true. ❤

11/01/2024

Hunt seat items for sale. Info on pics. More photos available. A lot more English bits too, just ask.

10/31/2024

A few pics of the western curb bits for sale. More pics available. Details on photos. Can ship for cost.

10/30/2024

We teach our horses and babies to back on the ground first. Then we add the bridge. Once they are comfortable with that, we back them off of the horse trailer.

This is very helpful for horses that don’t like to back off of the trailer at any age.

Get them great at backing on flat ground first, most can use improvement there.
The bridge adds a bit more challenge, but is easy to work on in a safe environment.

Then add the trailer, when you both are ready. Success will follow. Good luck and happy trails.

10/29/2024

Used western 15” saddle made by Saddle King of Texas. This one is made like they used to be. Heavy duty leather that has stood the test of time. Tooled all over, really nice saddle. It is used, but ready to ride. The tree is sound, semi QH bars. Standard width. Will fit the average horse. $325.

10/28/2024

Can ship for cost. Big collection, take a look.

10/27/2024

Steel N Chics on the obstacles. Full video. 2024 AQHA Buckskin c**t sired by White Steel and out of a Magnum Chic Dream dtr.

10/25/2024

Okay, too funny and a great idea!
Love’s new owner feeds outside with other horses. Her mare is afraid of the tarp, so that is where she feeds Love.
Now Love gets to eat in peace, as tarps are no worries at all. 🤠.
Anyone who has guarded the slow eater in a group will appreciate this hack! 🩷💯

10/24/2024

In follow up the the post the other day, riding horses is indeed exercise.

I wore a chest strap for better accuracy. This includes going to the paddock to retrieve the horse, saddling, warm up, extended trot and canter work while teaching him to move his shoulders for the first time. Ended after I dismounted. Decent workout. 🤠💯

10/23/2024

Steel N Chic loading the normal way and also loading himself. Of course, we always back them out to ensure that they don’t have a problem with this later on in life. If he can load and unload on a step up, a ramp is tolerated as well.

10/22/2024

Steel N Love left for her new home today. They plan to do some in hand trail classes in the future. I can’t wait to hear about their adventures together. 🩷.

10/22/2024

I need to groom more. Definitely don't want to chase one for an hour. 🤣

10/21/2024

Steel N Chics is available. Four month old AQHA buckskin gelding. Sired by White Steel and out of Magnums Dream Doll by Magnum Chic Dream. He will be a sooty buckskin. Fantastic bulldog build on this guy! He has a fantastic mind, so calm and willing.

10/17/2024

Patience Pole Toppers - We have a few for sale. $200 plus shipping. We love our patience poles, in fact, I have three at my training stable. I find that they are invaluable for teaching a horse to stand tied patiently while keeping them as safe as possible. They are allowed to move in a circle, which will create less fear and resistance than a single or cross tie. It is hard for them to paw or pull back as the topper moves so freely, taking their nose in a circle. Once they are good on the patience pole, I find that they will tie anywhere that I put them, on the trailer, on a picket line, or on the wall. I like to tie my horses after every ride, this can prevent a lot of buddy and barn sour issues. They are a must-have at my operation.

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2450 N Alexander Creek Road
Bowling Green, KY
42101

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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We teach our horses and babies to back on the ground first. Then we add the bridge. Once they are comfortable with that, we back them off of the horse trailer. This is very helpful for horses that don’t like to back off of the trailer at any age. Get them great at backing on flat ground first, most can use improvement there. The bridge adds a bit more challenge, but is easy to work on in a safe environment. Then add the trailer, when you both are ready. Success will follow. Good luck and happy trails. #foaltraining #obstacletraining #trailertraining

Steel N Chics on the obstacles. Full video. 2024 AQHA Buckskin colt sired by White Steel and out of a Magnum Chic Dream dtr. #pocobueno #magnumchicdream #buckskin #aqha #foaltraining

Davy is afraid to walk the balance beam. So, Speck showed him how it is done. 🤠 #WhiteSteel #pocobueno #obstacletraining #buckskin

Today is my birthday (53), and each passing year brings new reminders of getting older—more aches, pains, less strength, and reduced endurance. Just over a year ago, I decided to take my fitness more seriously. I started resistance training with a simple goal: to one day do 5 chin-ups. Today, I hit 10! What does this have to do with horses? Everything. You need strength to lift a saddle, core stability to ride with balance, and cardio fitness for those long cantering sessions. The training has definitely made a difference. This year hasn’t been easy—chronic infections and setbacks have tested me—but I’m still here, still pushing forward. It doesn’t take heavy weights to see improvement. If you’re thinking about trying it, go for it. You won’t be disappointed! #chinup #equestrian #fitness #equestrianfitness #horseofyourdreams

A short video of a training session on the tilt bridge. Davy increased our tilt level on the bridge. Here is Pete learning to navigate it. At the end he is comfortable enough to keep his rear feet on it while he eats grass. That is my sign that he is comfortable. Win-win, he gets to eat, I got him to relax on the scary obstacle. #horsetraining #ultimatetrailhorse

A little something to brighten your day. Shine and Gertie called a soccer rematch. Not sure who won this round, they both were stealing the ball. ⚽️. #horseofyourdreams

Steel N Love doing the balance beam. I can’t believe she did it so easily. They usually step off halfway and we don’t push them to do this one perfectly. It takes some trust and some practice, as they don’t really see what is directly under their nose. It also helps when they lower their head and really look at the challenge. She is a good girl. #WhiteSteel #foaltraining #palomino #horseofyourdreamsliveshere

Steel N Love learning about the shower. Hot days are great for teaching this. #foaltraining #WhiteSteel #palominofilly

Steel N Love learning to load and unload from the trailer. We believe in teaching this while they are young. You never know when you need to load in an emergency. You also don’t always have a ramp or the ability to turn around, which is why we train on a step up and back them out. If they learn this early, it can save a lot of fear and frustration later in. #foaltraining #trailerloading #palominofilly

Steel N Love on the obstacles. 2024 Palomino filly sired by White Steel and out of a Rowdy Yankee (Smart Chic Olena) daughter. Available.

Steel N Love and the waterbox. 2024 Palomino AQHA filly by White Steel. #WhiteSteel #foaltraining #palomino #obstacletraining #aqha

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Find The Horse Of Your Dreams

Welcome to Horse Of Your Dreams, home of the Ultimate Trail Horse. We train and sell all breeds, dedicated to matching the right horse with the right new home. Our Ultimate Trail Horse Training Program turns out well trained, safe trail horses. We give them the finish and buttons of a show mount, combined with the miles and exposure of a seasoned trail horse. In our minds, there is no such thing as “just a trail horse”. A good trail partner is relaxed thinker that does not get easily rattled in tough situations. He will handle deep mud, cross rocky creeks, go up and down hills carefully. He will not get spooked easily and will think before he reacts. Many arena trained horses are great in the ring, but lose all their confidence on the trail. The average trail horse is relaxed in the woods, but does not have enough arena training to be collected in his gaits, soft in the bridle and easy off the leg. We strive to close that gap though our Ultimate Trail Horse Program. We only will offer 6 horses a year through this program as it takes a lot of time to do the job right. Most of our customers reserve the horse they like and then we set a training plan in motion to fit the riders needs.

We have been fortunate to sell horses all around the world, allowing us the gift of meeting some of most wonderful people. It has been a pleasure helping others find the Horse of Their Dreams. Our satisfied clients have been the backbone of our success with many repeat customers over the years. We are honored that they have chosen us.

We also breed a few Foundation AQHA horses each year. We love the Foundation Poco Bueno blood for the disposition and athletic ability that is so strong in the lineage. We handle our babies daily for the first 30 days. They learn to lead, tie, cross a few obstacles, they load and back out of a trailer and have trust in their handlers. After the first 30 days they go out to our big pasture where they run the rolling Kentucky hills. They grow up in a social environment and are allowed to be horses. The get good strong bones and hooves and grow up naturally, the way a foal should.

Check out our videos on YouTube under Horseofyourdreams and our website at http://www.horseofyourdreams.com or http://www.ultimatetrailhorses.com