Our dedicated services for exceptional horses
At LL Performance Horses, we offer comprehensive training and coaching tailored to bring out the best in every horse and rider. Discover our unique approach to developing confident, responsive equine partners. We're here to help dedicated owners achieve real progress and long-term results.
Our services
Foundation Training
At LL Performance Horses, we provide patient, foundational training designed to develop calm, confident, and responsive equine partners
Each program is tailored to the individual horse, with a strong emphasis on safety, consistency, and clear communication
Foundation work may include:
- Progress through all 3 gaits when developmentally appropriate
- Stopping and backing with softness
- Bending and body control
- Haunch turns and foundational lateral work
- Desensitizing to build confidence and reduce spookiness
- Ground manners and respectful handling
- Hoof handling and farrier preparation
- Trailer loading and exposure to new environments
Our goal is to establish a solid foundation that supports long-term success for both horse and rider. We focus on creating a willing, well-mannered partner you can trust and build a lasting relationship with
Fundamental Showing Training
At LL Performance Horses we offer a patient, fundamental training that builds off our Foundation Training, with a more of a show focused approach.
Each program is tailored to every individual horse, with a strong emphasis on long-term success, consistency, and clear communication
Training may include
- Bending and body control
- Creating softer and more balanced transitions
- Increase responsiveness to refined and leg cues
- Haunch turns and foundational later work
- Stopping and backing with softness
- Creating softness in the mouth
Show training options
- Fundamental English pleasure
- Fundamental Western pleasure
- Ranch riding
- Showmanship
Our approach with these disciplines is with, an emphasis on correct movement, consistency, and confidence in a competitive environment. With a long-term success for both riders and equine partners.
Colt starting & young horse development
At LL Performance Horses, we offer patient, progressive training for colts and young horses, centered on building confidence, trust, and understanding.
Each horse progresses at their own pace to ensure long-term success and positive learning experience.
Training may include
- Saddle starting or continued saddle development
- Introducing walk, trot, and lope in the round pen
- Transitioning to the arena work with bosal or appropriate headgear
- Introduction to the bit when the horse is soft and ready
- Ground manners and respectful handling
- Hoof work and body awareness
- Trailer loading practice
- Trail rides for confidence and real-world exposure
Recommended training commitment:
A minimum of 60 days is recommended to establish a consistent, confident foundation.
Our approach emphasizes patience, timing, and clear communication - developing a confident young horse prepared for continued growth in any discipline
Re-starts
Our unique training philosophy
What makes our approach at LL Performance Horses stand out is our unwavering focus on building a true foundation before performance. We don’t believe in shortcuts; we believe in developing a horse that understands its job, stays mentally confident, and remains soft and responsive under pressure. This commitment ensures long-term success and a deeper bond between horse and rider.
Building true foundations
At LL Performance Horses, we prioritize a deep understanding of equine behavior and biomechanics. Our training methods are designed to ensure your horse is not only physically capable but also mentally prepared and confident. This foundation leads to lasting results and a willing partnership in any discipline.
Achieve lasting results
Dedicated owners who work with LL Performance Horses consistently see remarkable improvements in their horses. The main results clients experience are enhanced consistency in performance, increased confidence in both horse and rider, and a clear, measurable progression towards their goals. We help you achieve real, long-term success.