Horse Training and Colt Starting at Ro-No Ranch
At RO-NO Ranch, your horse is given individual attention and the training program is designed to best fit his/her needs.
Over the years, Nola’s experiences have taught her that there is no ONE method in horse training. Each animal is different – they respond to handling and training in different ways.
Our philosophy is to do as much with the horse as possible to prepare him or her for the environment to which it will be exposed. Our belief is that the more you do with your horse, the more situations your horse is exposed to, the better your horse will be. All of this takes time, patience, and hard work – we try our best to adapt to each horse’s individual needs. This is the primary goal at RO-NO Ranch.
“I just wanted to say thank you for all you are doing for both my girls, Katie and Zippy. They both are just growing and blossoming under all of your care. It means so much to me. I know they are both in the best of hands with all you gals. I am greatly inpressed with all of you and how you run your stables.”
Laurie Zielinski
Contact us today to find our what we can do for your horse!
phone: 1.570.937.4978
email: rono@socantel.net
Lessons
Would you like to take a lesson on your horse, or ours? Nola or Julie are engaged and knowledgable teachers.
Mounted Shooting
This fun and exciting sport is one we focus on here at RO-NO. Let us help you get your horse trained for some runnin’ and gunnin’ !
Jumping
Jumping – We offer a structured jump training program. The horse will be started over ground poles graduating to trot and canter poles and then cross rails. His ability to jump will be assessed and any problems noted. Then, the horse progresses to small courses and grids.
Dressage-
Dressage – Julie will assess the horse’s movement and current level of training before commencing suppling, balancing and lateral work.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled I am with my total experience with Indy….It’s the first time in a long time that I had a great time on a horse. He is fun to ride! Thank you, thank you and thank you for doing such a great job in teaching Indy to love to trail ride, work with me calmly, and helping him be such a great horse!
Jackie
Gaited Horses
We do not work strictly with Paso Finos. We find other gaited horses a pleasure to work with also. Flexibility and willingness to move out are still the goal we strive for when working with any breed, whether you want your gaited horse ready for the show ring or made into a reliable trail horse.
“We rescued a barn sour standardbred who would pin his ears back when approached, kicked when anyone entered his stall, had frequent tripping episodes and was underweight. Within six months, Nola, using the Target approach, taught him manners, nursed him to good health, and rode him frequently. We now use him as a nice, all-around trail horse. He is happy and so are we!”
Linda Corvari
Driving
With numerous National Championships in driving, and a history of driving singles and teams since the mid-80’s, let Nola help you obtain your goals of having a finished driving horse
Trail
Trail training involves exposing the horse to as many experiences as possible while maintaining hisconfidence. After basic control in the arena is established, he goes on to the trail. He also learns to accept any distraction including vehicles and other animals, swinging ropes, allowing the rider to pull objects behind him, stepping over objects, pushing a 3 ft. beach ball, opening mailboxes, etc.
“Ro-No’s Tequila (aka Sneak) was born at Ro-No Ranch almost nine years ago. She was my first horse at the age of 54. Even though my round trip to the ranch is 135 miles, I manage to make it up 1 to 2 times a week. I refuse to move her because she is the happiest Mare I have ever seen, and that is due to her environment. She is schooled by both Nola and Julie. Nola in the discipline of traditional Paso Fino and Western schooling and Julie is fantastic in the discipline of Dressage as well as the traditional Paso Fino instruction. I also take lessons with Julie on a regular basis. Sneak has done everything from cutting cows, barrel racing, trail obstacles, Paso Fino regional shows in the Pleasure division. We have even attempted a try at Mounted Shooting (still working on that one). She is a well “rounded” horse (in more ways than one 🙂 ) I cannot say enough about Ro-No ranch, as it is my sanctuary. When I leave to come home, I am happy, because I know my horse is in the safest most loving place she could be.
Pam Kavlick
Breaking
The horse will start with haltering/leading, lunging and rope work in the round pen. Dependent on his mental readiness, he will then be introduced to the saddle, bridle and to riding. Horses stay for 60/90 days or longer….it really depends on the individual
Trick Training
Obedience and trust are a very important aspect in our training methods. Teaching any horse some simple tricks is a great way to earn a horse’s trust, and rate the willingness a horse has to give. Some horses have a natural propensity for this type of work and we enjoy furthering this inclination. It may be as simple as pushing around a large inflatable ball, or as complex as teaching a horse to lay down. Special attention can be focused on this type of training when requested.
