Training

Julia takes an individualized approach to training each horse considering their age, fitness level, past experiences, and personality. Whether working with a colt, seasoned horse, or one with behavioral issues like rearing or bucking, Julia adapts her techniques to ensure the horse has a fair partnership and feels confident. Her focus is on building strong athletes with a good foundation and clear boundaries. She has confident leadership, clear communication, and equanimity to establish respect and trust. Instead of forcing a horse through unnecessary and often harsh training aids, such as martingales, side reins, or strong bits, she guides the horse to engage their body and soften to the aids. Her careful approach to desensitizing allows the horse to have good experiences, ensuring they have time to process and learn. Julia trains horses to be safe partners in and out of the ring. All breeds and ages are welcome but light saddle time is not encouraged until the horse is 3.

Please contact to discuss your goals with your equine partner and develop a plan for a successful and joyful partnership. There are no strict deadlines as each horse is an individual and will require their own pace. Truck in and travel services are welcome.