Sam in Canada wrote:
So my questions are...

1. Would a pro rather have a horse from day one? would I just be detering them from accepting a horse or would this actually be beneficial to the client and pro?
As a trainer, I would rather get them after the "Colt breaker" has had them first & has gotten all the bucks & newness to being rode outta them.

2. What would you exspect to come from say 30 days of training? (obivously will depend on where the horse started)
The horse should know how to walk, trot, lope circle(not neccessarly collected), whoa, back & plow rein.

3. What would you be willing to pay for something like this?
Depending on if you furnish the feed, $600.00 to $800.00, & more if you furnish feed for 30 days. You'd need to add up what it will cost you to feed them by what your feed prices are that year. As some years feed/hay is very high or low.

4. What happens if a horse is injured in training, I dont use outrageous methods or anything but horses are horses and shit happens. (we all know they could figure out get hurt but air alone)
Have the clients sign a release from injury form on their horse, & post signs not responsible for accidents. You might also check to see if your homeowner insurance will cover any injuries on your property, many do for people. But you'd probably have to take out separate insurance on horses covered if you wanted to go that route.

5. Also I would obviously have to give up my ammy status, how bad would that hurt me in the Hunter/ Jumper world? My presonal horse is a 5y/o Mare that I hoped to show pre green this summer, will it interfere? 
I don't show ammy, so I wouldn't know.

Thanks, and feel free to let me know if i am simply way out on a limb here. And i apologise for any stupid questions.  
Nothing wrong with trying to educate yourself...



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