CK Horse Training and Consulting

CK Horse Training and Consulting The formal designation for my passion: helping people experience life on the back of a horse.

Rates:

Training session: $40/hr (location of your choice)

30-Days Training: $650

Colt-Starting: $2,000 (90-day minimum)

07/06/2025

Nothing like riding with people you love on horses you've trained. 🥰

Phantom is all grown up. 4 years old and loving life with Maggie Folk !
07/05/2025

Phantom is all grown up. 4 years old and loving life with Maggie Folk !

Abbott did 🎉 AMAZING 🎉 on his first ride with a bit in his mouth! He was having so much fun today going down the trail....
07/02/2025

Abbott did 🎉 AMAZING 🎉 on his first ride with a bit in his mouth! He was having so much fun today going down the trail. Man this horse can WALK! Dixie was trotting behind the whole way to keep up.

We are still focusing on everything at a walk. I have not yet started to ask for gait. At this point he's still only been ridden a handful of times. Once he builds up some more muscle we will begin the process of gait training.

Welcoming Louis for 60 days at Camp CK!
06/28/2025

Welcoming Louis for 60 days at Camp CK!

06/27/2025

If you want an example of how nice this horse is to work with, look no further than these clips! Here is our first session preparing for the bit/bridle. I want to make sure he knows how to lower his head and have his ears handled, we have practiced this part in the past. The next step is to transition to the bridle and practice putting it over his ears without the introduction of the bit at the same time. I now do it this way because often, when introducing the bit, the horse will take it fine but then pull back when you have to wrangle the bridle over the ears. This method separates it into bite sized chunks for the horse to process.

He's such a nice boy.

PS. We just got a new dog and he doesn't like being left on the porch while I work horses, so you can hear him whining in the background.

06/22/2025

Abbott has had a busy week! From obstacle courses to his first trail camp, Abbott took everything in stride and has come leaps and bounds. Not shown in this video, he also did his first water crossing! Watch to the end to see clips from Goose Creek :)

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06/21/2025

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First night at Goose Creek! Abbott is being a good boy on the high line and eating and most importantly, drinking water!...
06/21/2025

First night at Goose Creek! Abbott is being a good boy on the high line and eating and most importantly, drinking water! ✅✅✅

Beautiful boy getting ready for camp! Today we worked on trailer loading, standing tied at the trailer for grooming and ...
06/19/2025

Beautiful boy getting ready for camp! Today we worked on trailer loading, standing tied at the trailer for grooming and saddling, and riding around the property. He is naturally curious and wants to inspect scary looking objects rather than shy from them. This is such a great trait in a horse!

Whoever gets this horse is going to end up with one level-headed guy! I know it's cheesy, but I cannot say enough good t...
06/18/2025

Whoever gets this horse is going to end up with one level-headed guy! I know it's cheesy, but I cannot say enough good things about Abbott.

Yesterday, I sat on him in the roundpen for the second time. Didn't really focus much on steering, just the cues for walk and whoa.

Today I sat on him for the third time and he was so good, I did a crazy thing and decided to take him out on trail. I don't know what possessed me do it. Not only did I survive, but Abbott totally exceeded my expectations and was super! This horse has trail sense!!! I'm so pleased. He's been the easiest horse I've ever started.

02/19/2025

Mr. Monty aka Daryl! I have a thing for taking in black horses. Do they find me or do I find them? He's now living his best life with Michelle Murphy ❤

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CK Horse Training and Consulting is just the formal designation for my passion: helping people experience the world from the back of a horse.

While there are many equine disciplines, my interest and experience is trail riding and camping. There is nothing that enriches my soul more than being in nature with my horse. Whether we’re exploring new trails, experiencing breath-taking views, or tackling difficult terrain, there is always a sense of awe and accomplishment. Being an independent horseman or woman is empowering, and I want others to tap into this feeling!