Hensley Ranch - Lessons & Training

Hensley Ranch - Training - Riding Lessons - Boarding

Lessons

Horseback riding at the ranch is fun and filled with education. Students progress at their own speed and comfort level. We offer a variety of horses that are well trained and people friendly.

"Laura helped me feel comfortable in the saddle after ten years away from riding. She kept lessons relevant and interesting; I was never bored and always learned something new. With her help I purchased my first horse and now I'm loving riding on my own. She is professional, flexible, and I highly recommend her!"

Stephanie Lam

We believe in learning every aspect of riding, caring for, and training horses. From catching the horse, to brushing, tacking, riding, graining, and putting the horse back to his pasture.

"Laura is an amazing teacher - she allows her students to be and feel independent while still keeping a watchful eye to ensure safety and an optimum learning environment." - Sandi

In our lesson program students learn to treat the horses with respect and kindness both on the ground and undersaddle. They learn that a balanced seat, soft hands, and a steadly leg make for a happy and responsive horse.

Prices:

NEW! Bring Your Own Horse!

Trailer in your own horse for lessons at only $30/hour. Currently NO trailer in fee!

Single lessons:

Ages 2-5: $25 for 1/2 hour lesson.

Ages 6 -adult: $45 for 1 hour lesson.

Saturday: $50 for 1 hour lesson, $30 for 1/2 hour lesson.

Discounts available if paid in advanced.

NEW! Parent Program:

We are very excited to be able to offer discounted lessons for parents that have kids in our program.

lesson with your child: $25

Private lesson: $30

Cancelations must be made with at least 24 hours notice to recieve a make-up lesson. Make-ups must be scheduled by the end of that month.

"Kids LOVE Laura. They are taught in a gentle but firm environment. She is not only their instructor, but quickly becomes your child's friend! She comes highly recommended!" – Gretchen Wood

Training

Laura Hensley Trouard

Work History

· Trainer, (Trail horses and Behavior issues) – August 2006- Present

· Riding instructor January 2005 – Present

· Working Student for Amber Lydic December 2006-April 2007

· Riding instructor at therapeutic riding facility September 2006- March 2009

· Volunteer at therapeutic riding facility January 2006- September 2006

· Horse exercising/training. September 2004 – Present

· Hunter/Jumper training November 2004 – August 2005

· Working Student to Thailene Gavin. March 2003 – September 2003

Competition Accomplishments

· 2006 Reserve Regional Champion, Trail Trials, Junior Division

· 2005 State Champion, Trail Trials, advanced Junior division

· 2005 Regional champion, Trail Trial, Advanced Junior Division

· Years of first place ribbons, daily Highpoints, and series highpoints for Western Pleasure/ Western Equitation, 17-under Division

Laura offers training for many different situations. Her specialties lie with "difficult" horses.

She works with the horse, giving time, patience, and firm boundaries to create a calm and willing animal. basic training and maintenance work also available.

Contact for prices.

Please call or email to have a training application sent to you.

CongratulationsLaura & Nevy!!!!!Winners of the 2010 trainers Showcase Elite "Ground Me" Division
"I have been chosen as one of 30+ trainers for the first HELP Rescue Me Trainers Challenge presented by The Grace Foundation. For the next 70 days I will be training a 2y/o QH gelding (Nevy, below) and a 3y/o Mini filly(Midge, left) that were rescue by Grace.
At the end of the process all the trainers will bring their rescue horse and compete at the Western State Horse Expo to show off and bring awareness to these rescued horses and help them find new homes. For more information check outwww.thegracefoundationofnorcal.organd see our blog at http://ourgraceadventure.blogspot.com/" -Laura

Training Testimonials.

Laura is a patient and skilled trainer of horses and riders. She helped me immensely by evaluating a horse I had purchased, evaluating my skills, giving lessons and helping me to decide whether or not the mare was a good choice for me (she wasn't!). After I made my decision, Laura trained that very large, incredibly stubborn horse to load into a trailer so she could go to her new home. She also assisted me in choosing a new horse, and that mare is perfect for me. I am confident in recommending Laura as a horse trainer and riding instructor -- she's great!

--Judy McDowell

Hensley Farms care about their horses and their well being. We purchased a beautiful gelding from Laura for our 13 year old daughter. As a trainer Laura knew our daughter could possibly outgrow him, so she mentioned she would take him back. To hear this, I knew we were getting a horse that was truly loved. So sure enough, my daughter did outgrow him, and Laura was there immediately to take him home to live out his days in a safe loving environment, with an open invitation to come visit him any time.... It's amazing to know people care about their animals, and Laura and her family certainly do. - Lisa Altizio, La Selva Beach, CA