Rescues

Cathie made a video about working with little Miss D-Lo! Delores is all things super: Super cute, super sweet, super smart, super stubborn, super chubby and super lazy.

Getting Delores to work through all of her super big feelings about working and being cooperative is super important, because she is an Appy mini mule, which sent shivers down the spine of my vet when they laid eyes on her. My farrier was not exactly thrilled about her either, at first glance, but they were both pleasantly surprised when they handled her.

Why? Because I had Cathie come out to help me get her ready to have her feet done and have her temp taken. The vet nearly fell over when she was able to take her temp. I put the time and the money into getting her prepared, because having a horrible experience with the farrier or the vet the first time here would only make it worse for everyone, especially Delores. Having an animal fight with the vet or farrier is on me. I do not want to sedate animals for standard care. It goes against everything I believe in. Trust me to know that you will be fine. You may not like the process and may be unhappy about it, but it has to be done

Firm but fair wins every time with animals and kids and rational adult Carol Whitney

Click here to check out her video Training A Mini Mule To Drive

My rescue, Gunner, was having behavioral problems in general - and was rearing. I could not worm him, pick up his feet, or get anywhere near his mouth. Considering the issues, I was too scared to ride him. I sent him to Cathie's, and within a month he was a different horse. He stands for fly spray, lets me pick up his feet, and most importantly - stopped rearing and doing a jig under saddle. Cathie was willing to help me with the worst possible situation - dangerous behavior paired with a too-nice inexperienced owner. I believe that I got just as much out of her training (if not more) than my horse did.

Not only that, but Cathie also took into consideration that my horse had some health issues. She always considered how he was feeling and tailored each lesson depending on how he was doing that particular day. I cant say enough good things about my experience. Cathie, you really went above and beyond what I expected out of you. Thanks so much... sincerely :) Becky

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Cathie has such an amazing way with horses and explaining her methods as she puts them to action. Every step is broken down so even the newbies understand the whats and whys to her methods. Our horse had major issues when he came to my mother in-laws. He was very frightful to pretty much everything. Cathie took her time with him each week and she gained his trust and respect. Cathie gave me the right tools so I could practice on my own time and each week showed great improvement. He now lunges, turns to the right, picks up his feet without issue and is getting use to carrying a rider, and so much more!!! I highly recommend her to anyone with horses. There is not one person out there that could not benefit from her experience and training techniques!!! Natural horsemanship is the way to go!!! Daron Minor

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