Year Round Horsemanship & Roping Lessons Program
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2026 Lessons & Services
Private Lesson (45 minutes): $70
Prepaid Lesson Package:
5 lessons – $65 per lesson (paid upfront)
Applies to 45-minute private horsemanship lessons only
Must be used within 60 days of purchase
Non-transferable. Non-refundable.
Advanced / Extended Lesson (60 minutes): $80
Available for advanced riders or specific training needs (limited use)
Roping Lessons
Ground Roping (45 minutes): $80
Fundamentals on dummies. Includes instruction and setup time.
Calf Sled Practice (30 minutes, from horseback): $80
Advanced roping practice using calf sled equipment (limited availability)
Group rates available upon request.
Check preferred. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
Taking a Limited number of Horses in for Training
$1600/month includes board.
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Farrier Service-Trims only
Brian is a 1998 Graduate of MN School of Horseshoeing.
Nearly 30 years of Farrier experience
Trim $90
Discounted maintenance rate $65 / trim if done every 6 weeks or less
Shoe removal $15/pair
Trip charge if traveling
New clients must contact before scheduling
Private Lesson (45 minutes): $70
Prepaid Lesson Package:
5 lessons – $65 per lesson (paid upfront)
Applies to 45-minute private horsemanship lessons only
Must be used within 60 days of purchase
Non-transferable. Non-refundable.
Advanced / Extended Lesson (60 minutes): $80
Available for advanced riders or specific training needs (limited use)
Roping Lessons
Ground Roping (45 minutes): $80
Fundamentals on dummies. Includes instruction and setup time.
Calf Sled Practice (30 minutes, from horseback): $80
Advanced roping practice using calf sled equipment (limited availability)
Group rates available upon request.
Check preferred. Cash and electronic payments accepted.
Taking a Limited number of Horses in for Training
$1600/month includes board.
Email Brian
Farrier Service-Trims only
Brian is a 1998 Graduate of MN School of Horseshoeing.
Nearly 30 years of Farrier experience
Trim $90
Discounted maintenance rate $65 / trim if done every 6 weeks or less
Shoe removal $15/pair
Trip charge if traveling
New clients must contact before scheduling
Philosophy
Doing less to get more
Britannica defines horsemanship as controlling an animal with maximum effectiveness and minimum effort.
I consider myself a student of the horse. I’m always learning from them to give back what I’ve learned about them. Horses help me be a better human, and a better teacher.
My Journey
My background is vast. I’ve done everything from English Dressage and Jumping to Western Games and every timed event in Rodeo. I’ve roped loose cattle in open pastures and down the paved streets of New Ulm (ask me about that story sometime).
I have been in front of roaring crowds and alone in a quiet pasture with just my horse, my dog, and the snowflakes hitting my hat. To the horse, it’s all the same. As long as my horse is okay, my soul is fed.
Quality over Gimmicks
Learning Approach
I don’t have one single mentor. I learned what not to do by listening to and observing methods that caused more frustration than results. I’ve taken out the confusion that didn't make sense to me as an aspiring horseman and honed my own skills as an instructor.
Managing Expectations
Nothing worthwhile comes easy, cheap, or quick. I pour my soul into helping others because I remember being stuck and lost myself.
Doing less to get more
Britannica defines horsemanship as controlling an animal with maximum effectiveness and minimum effort.
I consider myself a student of the horse. I’m always learning from them to give back what I’ve learned about them. Horses help me be a better human, and a better teacher.
My Journey
My background is vast. I’ve done everything from English Dressage and Jumping to Western Games and every timed event in Rodeo. I’ve roped loose cattle in open pastures and down the paved streets of New Ulm (ask me about that story sometime).
I have been in front of roaring crowds and alone in a quiet pasture with just my horse, my dog, and the snowflakes hitting my hat. To the horse, it’s all the same. As long as my horse is okay, my soul is fed.
Quality over Gimmicks
Learning Approach
I don’t have one single mentor. I learned what not to do by listening to and observing methods that caused more frustration than results. I’ve taken out the confusion that didn't make sense to me as an aspiring horseman and honed my own skills as an instructor.
- I don’t believe in tie-downs or crutches. If a horse needed a tie-down for balance, they’d be falling over in the pasture. Usually, it’s the rider who is out of balance.
- The Universal Language: Whether you want to rope, hit the trails, or dance the "cha-cha," it’s all the same thing: Quality Horsemanship. It doesn’t matter what hat you wear, or what style of saddle you use; it's about getting to the horse's feet.
Managing Expectations
Nothing worthwhile comes easy, cheap, or quick. I pour my soul into helping others because I remember being stuck and lost myself.
- Your Effort Matters: The learning process is dependent on the individual. What you put in at home decides the curve.
- Consistency is Key: Lessons at least once a week or attending clinics builds momentum and lowers frustration. Miracles don't happen overnight, but good habits do.
Working With Your Horse I help you with the things you want to improve, while also addressing the foundational elements you might not realize need work.
Clearer Communication Whether we are working cattle or not, the goal is clearer, happier communication. By giving your horse an important job, we build a better partnership.
Clearer Communication Whether we are working cattle or not, the goal is clearer, happier communication. By giving your horse an important job, we build a better partnership.
I can say that after having you put training on 2 of my horses (and a 3rd horse soon), your attention to detail and manners is so appreciated. -Sue K.
It is never lost on me that my journey in life that has lead to where I am today, is purely from the Love of the Horse!" -Brian K Whittaker
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