Shannon Altman Quarter Horses offers horse training in several disciplines from breaking and starting colts under saddle to finished western pleasure and hunter under saddle horses. All horses are started with the same slow foundation. Shannon prefers to start horses in their two year old year; this is when the horses are at their best learning ability. For training Shannon require a minimum of 90 days. Shannon does not rush horses; she produces safe, quiet, athletic horses.

In the first 30 days, Shannon will lay the foundation, bit up in the round pen, driving, lunging, start under saddle, and then walk / trot / lope circles. In the 30-60 she will work on body suppling, transitions, and strengthening there balance. In the 60-90 days she'll work towards polishing the transitions, and working towards the direction of the desired disciple. Each horse is different and some learn very quickly, while some take a little more time and patience.

Please remember a horse is only as good as his/her breeding, conformation and willingness. If you are interested in putting your horse in training, Shannon will be happy to evaluate your horse and discuss with you, your goals for him/her.