Double Nickel Training & Horse Services

Double Nickel Training Horse Show Classic - March 24 2007 and April 28, 2007 (MORE DATES TBA) - Shadow Ridge Stables, Wirtz, Virginia - CLICK HERE

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NEWEST ARRIVAL! NAOMI STORM is FINALLY HERE!

August 31, 2006:
Well we didn't think she would ever get here, but Naomi Storm finally made her debuet, during the tropical storm last week. Stormie is full of herself and came out bucking! She whinneyed at anything that moved, and said hello to every horse befor she was 5 hours old! more>>

Our Mission:
Find Horses in need, provide them with the care they require to improve, train, and love into "pocket ponies" for young riders. We are a loving not-for-profit group that rescues animals. We then provide solid horse husbandry and horsemanship skills, through holistic, gentle tools. To promote youth showing events and the overall prosparity of the equine industry through education and example.

Coaching
Lessons are typically one-on-one or limited to small groups. Our technique places a strong emphasis on the "feel" associated with the connection to one's horse. Students need to be empathtic and to understand the mind of the horse before executing aids intended to control the animal.

Establishing a strong relationship with one's horse through education, patience and confidence is of paramount importance. Our students are successful in the show ring not because they are driven to win, but because they have been given the tools to ride well on any given day, and prepared for any task in the show ring. Preparation is the key to winning.

Clinics
We offer 1-3 day clinics to outside barns interested. Enquiries are welcome.