Training


		Our Training and Showing program is quite varied at Sonshine Acres! We specialize in training and creating tomorrows horses and todays youth. We feel that the future of horse appreciation, and horsemanship is in the hearts of the youth. A good first experience with horses is a must. We emphasize care and knowledge of horses from the beginning. Safety is a must. With this in mind, we start working the foals at birth with imprinting, and interaction. We expose them to a wide variety of things, which minimizes the "future spook". They are halter broke and broke to lead from the beginning. They are trailer broke with their mothers at their side. It becomes "normal". They are gently interacted with to naturally find their place in the human relationship. At approximately 5 months old, they are weaned, and begin their ground work. This is done on a daily basis, a little at a time. You do not want to push to quickly, yet you can not afford to let them slide either. There is a fine line. Some colts begin to compete in lounge line when they are yearlings. We do not believe in breaking a horse to saddle before 2 years of age. You can do everything up to the mounting, but we feel that a horse does need to be a baby, before it grows up to go to work for its human. We desensitize, work on ground work and movement, as well as saddle break when the time is appropriate. The colts will know how to move their front end, their back end, reining cues, and to give to pressure. They will respect your personal space. They will trailer, bathe, tie, and square up. These babies are ready for the next step as they turn two. We have yet to have a horse buck at the first ride. That is not to say one won't. We have definitely learned to never say never in the world of horses. When they are two, you work on the ground work in the saddle, and get to know the personal likes and dislikes of certain disciplines for competition and shows. Usually horses show an aptitude early for certain disciplines. We begin emphasizing what they seem geared for, and what the owners have in mind to compete in. We will look into where the shows are for competition, and assist you in any way possible. We want you to achieve your maximum potential with your horse. This is Charlie, a chocolate colored Mediterranean miniature donkey. He is 3 years old, and a great favorite with young and old. He is also the main member of the welcoming committee when visitors arrive at Sonshine Acres. EXCITING NEWS!! Sonshine Acres held a Clinic on a new training tool! Another FREE CLINIC will be held in soon. The Rick Wheat Noavel Headstall Designed by World Class Professional Horse Trainer Rick Wheat Got Time To Rock is wearing the training tool that will be demonstrated. Jeff Reynolds, a certified Noavel Clinician, demonstrated. Questions? Contact Jeff @ 970-737-2294/534-0170 I have seen a demo on the loading aspect, and was amazed at the minimal time it took, and that the colt kept the knowledge and applied it. Jeff used the Noavel on a yearling mule loading for the first time, as well as teaching a 9 mo. old Limousin bull to lead. Works on Equine Behavior Problems: Biting ~ Kicking ~ Rearing ~ Runaways ~ Barn Soured ~ Hard-to-Catch Problems Shoeing ~ Trailer Loading ~ Head Shyness ~ Clipping Noavels Available for Purchase Our Mini Clinics will begin in April for the 2008 season! For more information on topics and dates please email us! Congratulations! to all of our participants young and old! Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or to make your reservation. Jay & Melissa Brawner 7493 Hwy. 85 * Fort Lupton * Co * 80621 720-203-8025 SonshineAcresColorado@msn.com
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"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Php 4:13 This wonderful facility is now for sale. It consists of a 4 bedroom home built in 1936, a 10 stall barn, stud pen, teasing stall, large arena, turn out, tack room, office, and oil pipe fencing throughout. If you want more info email us!