Services

• Riding Instruction
• Custom Saddle Fitting
• Horse Sense
• Horse Starting
• Horse Connection
• Horse Heaven

Riding Instruction

For beginning through intermediate riders

Trained in techniques developed by Sally Swift, founder of Centered Riding®, Karen accepts students from novice to intermediate levels and children to geriatrics. The definition of "riding" a horse is much more than being a successful passenger. It is important to understand the nature of the horse, to identify how to remain safe when handling horses and to apply basic horsemanship techniques. Once those basics are mastered, learning how to balance on a moving animal is the first step to safe riding. The next step is to learn to apply the various aids and how those aids are essential in successful communication with the horse. From there, transition into performance activities is seamless. Lesson horses are available.

Custom Saddle Fitting

Using the Port Lewis Impression Pad

Comfort for you horse and yourself is paramount in the horse/human relationship. To obtain that comfort, a well-balanced platform - the saddle - that fits the horse and rider must be identified. It is generally a simple process to determine when one is too wide or too narrow and immediately rule that saddle out. But, how do you know if the saddle you have chosen is creating pain when the horse is in movement? By using the Port Lewis Impression Pad, an assessment is possible while the horse is performing all gaits. In addition, it is important to identify horse and rider imbalances. Limb length discrepancies, inflexibility, and poor kinesthetic awareness of the horse or rider can severely compromise comfort and performance.

Horse Sense

For the "new" and "new again" horse owners

There are numerous considerations for individuals who desire to own their first horse or those returning to the joy of ownership after many years. Horse Calls, LLC provides consultation regarding all aspects of equine management. Assistance in selecting your "perfect" horse can offer confidence that your choice will more closely meet your needs and desires. Instruction regarding nutrition, exercise and tack fit are important aspects of the horse sense necessary to properly care for your new friend. Let Horse Calls, LLC simplify the "how to" of horse care.

Horse Starting

Preparation of a young horse for a lifetime of fun

If you would like your horse to experience a kind and gentle starting or re-starting, Horse Calls, LLC is your solution. From the first moments of developing trust and confidence to the first saddling experience, consideration of the horse will be of the utmost importance.

Horse Connection

Development of a horse/human partnership

Developing a partnership with your horse is an incredible experience. Horse Calls, LLC will teach you about the nature of horses, allowing you to understand why they "run first and ask questions later." With an intimate understanding of why horses behave the way they do, you will find the that the horse/human relationship deepens, and your confidence increases.

Horse Heaven

Giving your friend the gift of peace

Once your faithful companion has passed over "Rainbow Bridge," your options may be limited to calling the rendering plant. Horse Calls, LLC offers internment at Rainbow Meadows Ranch. Located in southeast Kansas in the beautiful Chautauqua Hills, your horse will be laid to rest on a site selected for its beauty and seclusion. Prearrangements are necessary for Rainbow Meadows to prepare for the arrival of your equine friend. Please contact Horse Calls, LLC for additional information.

Disclaimer: Horsemanship and the care and management of horses are inherently dangerous practices and horses are inherently unpredictable animals. Anyone attempting to follow any suggestion from Karen Everhart or Horse Calls, LLC is to do so at their own risk and assumes full responsibility for themselves, their horse(s) and any others in the vicinity. There is no guarantee of success or safety for human or horse in utilizing any of the practices or strategies for Equine Management or training suggested or promoted on this Web site or by Karen Everhart or Horse Calls, LLC staff directly or indirectly.