Training

 KEC horses are trained in Saddleseat, Huntseat, and Western by a qualified professional with a decade of training and show experience.  Although we seek to promote the American Saddlebred in all its diverse talents, we also welcome any breed of horse for training.  We will not take any horse that we feel our training program will not help, at the discretion of KEC staff.  (Referrals can be given in these circumstances).  Training is designed after determining what your horse is best suited for, even within disciplines; while keeping in line with your goals for your horse as well. 

Our training fee includes board as well as training.  Each horse receives up to 5 days a week in training sessions, and owners can receive up to 2 free riding lessons, depending on the purchased package.  Our KEC staff provides for the complete care of your horse, from feeding and stall cleaning to grooming and maintenance clipping of your horse.  Additional fees may apply; including tail set maintenance, show clipping, and body clipping.  (Please see our KEC 2010 Fees for more information).  KEC training does not include veterinary and/or farrier service fees.

KEC horses are currently cared for by the veterinarians at Thomas Vet Clinic; as well as Farriers:  Roy Patterson and Charlie Terrell.  Although we are happy to accommodate other veterinarians and farriers at KEC, while your horse is in training here, you are welcome to utilize the same excellent care.  KEC staff will see to it that appointments are made for your horse, with the respective professionals, as needed.  We would be happy to schedule chiropractic or other equine professional work to be done with your horse, if advance notice is given.  KEC staff may even contact you if we feel this type of professional work may be beneficial to your horse while in training.  You will not need to be available during any of these appointments, although you will be notified of them and are welcome to come if you wish. 

KEC training customers will be expected to provide for the seasonal needs of their horse in training.  This includes the possibility of providing additional supplements as needed (i.e. electrolytes in the summer and/or vitamins and minerals through out the year); as well as providing the necessary winter blankets that KEC requires for each horse.  (Horses in training through the winter months may be in need of a full body clip – see KEC staff for further inquiries regarding this – and therefore a winter blanket is mandatory).  Since KEC does not offer laundering services, KEC training customers will be asked to launder their winter blanket at most, once a month.  Fans and fly spray will be provided in the summer months to KEC horses in training.

Short term training is not encouraged, but it will be considered, so contact KEC staff for further information.  In addition, stall board is not mandatory, as we have several pastures available; although it may be necessary for your horse at the discretion of the trainer.