Chris and Crystal Larsen
Crystal and I are from the west coast and now live in Northern Mississippi. We have been training gaited horse for about 9 years now. We did do some showing in FOSH shows on the west coast but now are avid trail riders who enjoy starting a couple of young colts each year using natural horsemanship methods. We believe that a horse’s gait comes from conformation, comfort and proper riding techniques, and find that ill fitting tack and unnatural hoof angles are major contributing factors of many horse’s gaiting, behavioral and soundness issues.

NOTE FROM BRENDA: Chris and Crystal have been with me now for nearly three years. They are highly accomplished horse trainers, and totally dedicated to helping riders work out issues with their horses. As Level II Trainers, they are available to conduct clinics - and love to travel!

Joy Hyska
The one invariable in my life has been my passion for horses. I’ve been a member of the AQHA since my youth and showed Quarter horses in Western Pleasure and Barrels. I’m presently a member of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.  My genuine interest is working with young horses to help them develop good ground manners and to become a sensible trail companion. My husband and I have spent the last two winters riding our horses in the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona, and at this time have ridden in ten other states.

NOTE FROM BRENDA: Joy is well named, as she is a true Joy to work with. A life-long horseman - and natural teacher - I completely trust that she can help take you where you want to go with your horse. She was a general horse/rider trainer for many years before coming into my program, and brings a wealth of experience to this work.

Our biggest challenge, to date, has been to keep abreast of the increasing demand for products and services. Requests for individual riding instruction via clinics and private lessons far exceeds our capacity. My staff and I have tried valiantly to fill in the gaps via our online Message Board (over 2,000 members, and our moderators include myself, a journeyman farrier, and several knowledgeable and helpful trainers), online articles, books, DVD’s, and public presentations. It’s a start: but just a start, since so many of you still need hands on, personal help.

Filling out and submitting this form simply indicates that you would like to be kept updated as to developments and criterion for the Trainers’ Certification program. It is not binding upon either party, but serves to provide us with information on potential Applicants to the program.

Please Fill out the form completely and accurately. Submissions will be reviewed in the order we receive them. Please do not contact our office to see the status of this application. One Application per person.

NOTE: We will not be working with Apprentice Trainers until 2009. . .but do receive and review applications for the purpose of qualifying potential future Trainers.

Certified Trainer Application

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