Colleen Soule Horsemanship

02/16/2025

Vinnie is a sweet gelding who spent some time with me this winter for a tune up.

He is a very willing and forward horse with a great work ethic, so much so that he couldn’t figure out why anyone would want to stand at the mounting block when there was riding out there to do! One of our big goals for Vinnie was for him to learn to have patience at the mounting block.

We also spent a lot of time helping Vinnie learn how to think through situations and trust his rider for instructions.

I’m looking forward to riding with Vinnie and his owner Charles Myers as we put those lessons to practice on the trails this spring!

Message me for more information about my c**t starting and tune up programs.

11/12/2024

Will any of the horses I work with ever come across large stuffed monkeys hanging in the trees along a trail or in an arena? Probably not. Then why do I like to expose my horses to obstacles like that?

I’ll never be able to expose a horse to all of the things they might possibly see in life, but I can teach them to think through problems. Navigating the obstacles teaches them to listen, even when they’re uncertain or uncomfortable. So when they come across something they’ve never seen before they don’t get upset, because they understand that if I’m asking them to do it there is a way through.

The horses shown in the video are Moon, owned by Christina Salerno and Sue, owned by Sue Bourque.

11/09/2024

Moon went on a field trip! She is a two year old quarter horse filly owned by Christina Salerno and here to get a good start under saddle. I love taking the young horses on adventures to help them learn more about hauling and being worked in new environments.

Thank you, Christina, for trusting me with your girl!

10/24/2024

Accepting New Clients for Training
Sandusky County, Ohio
Call or Text 419-603-7928

I specialize in starting young horses with a solid foundation for a future in ranch pleasure/riding, western dressage, trail riding and family horses.

Below is a video of one of my recent c**ts with 5 months of training.

- 90 day minimum for starting under saddle.
- Also offer groundwork for younger horses not ready to start under saddle.
- Horses for tune-ups or finish training are considered on a case by case basis.

I have trained for six years under Jesse Westfall from Westfall Horsemanship where I learned to train horses and reach competitive goals without compromising respect for the horse. I continue to work with Jesse regularly, improving skills and training my personal reining horses.

Call or Text 419-603-7928 for additional information.

10/20/2024

Sue and I had the highest bid of all the c**ts at the Horseman’s Mission Sale… $10,900! But, technically we didn’t win. I traded the title and the prize money for something better.

As horse owners and competitors, we sometimes have to make a choice between a prize and what’s best for the horse. When I have to make that decision, I will always choose the horse. It’s just who I am.

Since that bid didn't actually meet the reserve I had set ahead of time I had the option to no sale and I decided to exercise that right and not accept the sale. By doing so, I forfeited the contest.

Sue had a really hard weekend. The pressure and the schedule at this event was really intense. He truly gave me everything he had and I am so proud of him. It was so much pressure for any horse to handle, especially a three year old. He really deserved to get to come home, where he is comfortable, and take a break.

After the sale I had a conversation with Sue Bourque, who has been following his story since almost day one. We settled on terms and I am thrilled to announce that Sue (the horse) has a new mom! I am incredibly grateful to know that he is going to the best home a horse could ask for with someone who will love him like I do. As an amazing bonus, he will be staying in my training program until spring.

Thank you again to my tremendous sponsors for this journey. Thank you, Centerra Co-Op and Triple Crown Feed for your feed sponsorship these last five months. I will be continuing to use Triple Crown feed as he has done so well on it. I’m also very grateful for all of the support and encouragement from AMW Equine Services.

I also want to extend a very special thank you to Cyndi Lamb for all of her encouragement, support and miles on the trail. I never would have done this without her! And lastly a sincere thank you to Dr. Alissa Wilhelm, DVM, who helped keep Sue feeling his best.

Jesse Westfall, Stacy Westfall and BJ Grimmett - I hope you all know that I wouldn’t be who I am today without you. Thank you for all the advice, encouragement and never ending support.

10/17/2024

Sue is settling in well at The Horseman’s Mission. Stop by and see him this weekend or give me a call / message if you’d like to take him for a ride.

10/09/2024

Sue is still learning a lot and getting better every day. This week, we went to the Win-Seek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center’s Indoor Mountain Trail Course and had a great time. We also went to a local show to experience some heavy make-up arena traffic.

Here’s a shortened clip of his updated sale video. I’ll add a link to the complete video in the comments.

Sue could be yours in just a little over a week!

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support!

Sue is a 3 year old AQHA gelding I am training as part of the Horseman’s Mission Makeover Challenge. I will be working with him until October 19th when he will be selling at the Horseman’s Mission Select Sale with other well-trained and carefully selected young horses. For Sue’s complete story and updates throughout the training process, visit and follow my page!

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09/22/2024

Sue had another busy week with some trail riding, arena time and obstacle work.

He loves being on the trail and is becoming even more confident with steep hills, rocks and logs, narrow trails, water crossings and bridges.

Sue’s first question for every obstacle is, “Can I eat it?” He is very curious about new things and so much fun to work with. (In case you are wondering, Sue wants you to know that pool noodles don’t taste great, but if you pick up a baby pool and shake it like mad you can get quite the fun reaction from the old horses in the pasture!)

In the arena we’ve continued to fine tune his steering and speed control. We have also been working on collection and lots of transitions. He has a great, ground covering trot and a very comfortable lope!

The Horseman’s Mission is approaching quickly!

If you’re interested in Sue and have any questions, or want to schedule a preview meeting with him, let me know!

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support!

Sue is a 3 year old AQHA gelding I am training as part of the Horseman’s Mission Makeover Challenge. I will be working with him until October and he will be selling at the Horseman’s Mission Select Sale with other well-trained and carefully selected young horses. For Sue’s complete story and updates throughout the training process, visit and follow my page!

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09/18/2024

Introducing Smokin Pine Hancock! “Pete” is a two year old AQHA gelding who is as sweet as they come. He will be spending the next several months with me getting a great foundation before looking for a new partner next year. He really just wants to be somebody’s best friend!

09/13/2024

Check out the link below to see Sue’s official catalog listing, which includes his latest video update as promised!

09/01/2024

Sue and I have both had a busy couple of weeks. He has been adding to his trail experience at several different trail systems. He did great with hills, bridges, water crossings and wildlife. He really likes the trail.

He also got to try out some classical dressage. We hauled him to a new place, put a new style of tack on him, and he rode beautifully! Thank you Melanie Amidon Grillis for sharing your arena and tack with us! It was a great experience for Sue.

We wrapped up the weekend with a trip to Jesse Westfall where we had a great lesson. I always learn a lot from Jesse and appreciate the time there. Sue is becoming an experienced traveler!

No fancy video this week, but we’re working on and excited to share his official sale video next week.

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support!

08/22/2024

It’s official. Sue could be yours! He is consigned for sale at the Horseman's Mission Select Sale on October 19th. Serious potential buyers are welcome to contact me for a private appointment for preview prior to the sale.

I’m really going to miss this boy! He is a cool guy.

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08/18/2024

This week Sue has been learning about hip control and lateral movement. He is very willing and easy to adjust. His leg yield and other lateral work will be beautiful! We also hit the the trails at Mohican State Park where we navigated hills, water crossings, and vehicle traffic with ease. Sue is truly one of a kind and is such a good boy.

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support!

Sue is a 3 year old AQHA gelding I am training as part of the Horseman’s Mission Makeover Challenge. I will be working with him until October and he will be selling at the Horseman’s Mission Select Sale with other well-trained and carefully selected young horses. For Sue’s complete story and updates throughout the training process, visit and follow my page!

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08/12/2024

Sue has had a busy couple of weeks. He tagged along to the last Central Ohio Reining Association show of the year last weekend. As usual, he was wonderful. We really appreciated having the big spaces to work in there. This weekend we also learned that Sue LOVES cows. Thank you CRC Ranch Horses for having us at your Intro to Cattle Clinic! Both Sue and I got to play with cows for the first time and had a blast. Sue exceeded my expectations! He was quiet and confident as usual, but more than willing to chase the cows. Sue would love to do that again!

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support!

Sue is a 3 year old AQHA gelding I am training as part of the Horseman’s Mission Makeover Challenge. I will be working with him until October and he will be selling at the Horseman’s Mission Select Sale with other well-trained and carefully selected young horses. For Sue’s complete story and updates throughout the training process, visit and follow my page!

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07/29/2024

Picture day! Last week we had some pictures taken of Sue for the Horseman's Mission Select Sale catalog. Isn’t he just beautiful!

07/21/2024

Sue kicked off his return to work by tagging along to a three day reining show and then finished the week at the Ottawa County Fair pull-in show. In between we got a lot of riding done outdoors in the beautiful weather and even a short trail ride.

You may notice he also transitioned to a curb bit. While some horses are happy in a snaffle their whole lives, I want Sue to be as versatile as possible, which includes being ridden one-handed in a curb bit for ranch shows. He adjusted very quickly and is looking great.

Thank you Triple Crown Feeds, Centerra Co-op, and AMW Equine Services for your sponsorship and support! A special thanks to Augusta at AMW Equine for not only taking great care of his feet, but also bringing out the BEMER to help speed along his healing and keep him feeling great even with stall rest.

Sue is a 3 year old AQHA gelding I am training as part of the Horseman’s Mission Makeover Challenge. I will be working with him until October and he will be selling at the Horseman’s Mission Select Sale with other well-trained and carefully selected young horses. For Sue’s complete story and updates throughout the training process, visit and follow my page!

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07/16/2024

When you have a good ground tie, you don’t need the cross ties. Sue is back!!

We had a great time at the Central Ohio Reining Horse Association show, where Sue tagged along and Glory pulled a check her first time in the show pen.

Sue handled it all in stride, just like he always does. He settled in great and even saw his first sheep, goats and cattle. He was very curious but a good boy. I’m excited to have this guy back to work. He’s a blast to ride!

07/04/2024

Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July!