RESPECT FOR THE HORSE
STARTING UNDER SADDLE
We provide the ideal learning environment in this critical period of your horses' life under saddle. In this time your horse will learn to become soft and willing whilst building confidence for their future. Chris believes in safely exposing your horse to various environments which ensures they can be safely ridden outside an arena.
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"Establishing a solid foundation by utilizing proven methods and consistency ensures your horse is well prepared both mentally and physically for its future. With private access to trails, we can safely expose your horse to various wildlife and unpredictable situations preparing it for life both inside and out of an arena."
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
With a reining based program we can take your horse from start to finish building sound, willing horses with the confidence for the show pen. Although we specialise in the training of predominantly Quarter Horses for the Western performance horse industry, we accommodate any age or breed horse that needs help to improve their ability under saddle.
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"As a professional trainer, our job is to help your horse learn what we expect from them in the easiest way possible through consistency and empathy."
LESSONS & CLINICS
We offer lessons to help riders of any ability or discipline to build on their relationship with their horse. Chris will teach you the skills required to build a successful training program both mentally and physically. Clinics range from basic horsemanship and safety, softness and body control through to advanced reining manoeuvres. If you have a group or are part of a club interested in hosting a clinic, please contact us for a personalised clinic schedule to suit your requirements.
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"Chris has a passion for sharing his knowledge as a clinician and coach to all levels of riders in a variety of disciplines. Wether it is catering to clubs for clinics or private lessons, Chris is helping riders to successfully reach their riding goals."
training
FHT Equine offers tailored training programs with a focus on teaching your horse to be soft, supple and confident ready for their chosen discipline. Our facility provides an ideal learning environment where your horse will be safe and comfortable, all whilst having their nutritional needs met. We also offer a professional sales package to help make the hard decision of selling EASY! We can take care of all your training, feeding/conditioning, sale preparation and even your marketing needs. Learn more...
Trudy, Stone River Ranch
"Stone River Ranch prides itself on giving our horses the best opportunities. Luke & I haven’t looked back since teaming up with Chris & Melissa from FHT. Chris not only get results, but it’s a rare find to get the connection and genuine care he builds with our horses. As an owner/breeder/competitor he makes you feel part of the team. You can see the horses enjoy their work as much as I do, as Chris tailors his program to suite individual characters and works with not just the horse but also the rider. Congratulations and thank you for taking on our girl Prim to win the Queensland Level 2 & Level 3 Open Futurities!"