At Roy Marchinton Training Stables, our philosophy is getting to understand your horse as an individual.
Roy has 35+ years experience starting horses, & prides himself with all horses he has started having a soft mouth.

Starting a Horse under saddle
Weanlings/Yearlings
Re-Training
Float Training
Western Performance Training

Starting a Horse under Saddle

We usually spend 4 weeks starting a horse.
As each horse is an individual, we allow 4-6 weeks in general.

Week 1

• Handling the horse: catching, leading, tieing up, grooming, handling legs, rugging
• Lunging: in round yard and arena
• Mouthing: introducing roller, bridle & side reins

Week 2

• Introducing saddle, lunging with saddle.
• Start driving (long reining), beginning in the round yard then progressing to arena, around the property and through bush trails.

Week 3

• First ridden work started
• Riding in the round yard, then in the arena.
• Horse to be worked with other horses and alone.

Week 4

• Riding around the property, along the road and through bush trails – both with other horses and alone.
• Float Training
• Farrier/shoes fitted

At Week 4, we have your horse stopping & backing to light rein pressure, maintaining even circles at all gaits, clear transitions from walk through to lope (canter). At this stage and prior to the horse going home, Owners are to complete 2 lessons with Roy, ensuring they understand the training methods used and what to continue on with once the horse is back home.

Owners can see their horse progressively through the weekly stages by strict appointment only. 

Contact Roy to discuss starting your horse under saddle.

Weanlings/Yearlings

• We like to have Weanlings/Yearlings for a minimum of 2 weeks.
• Handling: Catching, leading, tieing-up, grooming, legs handled, rugging
• Lunging: in round yard and arena
• Float Training
  
  

Re-Training

We have a variety of horses come to us for re-training.
As each horse is an individual, please contact Roy to discuss your requirements.

Float Training

We have many horses with a variety of problems come to us for float training.
Contact Roy to discuss your horses problems.

Roy float training a QH yearling

Western Performance Training We specialise in starting horses and continuing their training for a variety of Western Performance disciplines. Contact Roy to discuss your requirements and ambitions for your young horse.