AboutSolange Rian Expertise I specialize in breaking and training difficult horses. I can provide advice on correcting behavior issues - cribbing, rearing, spinning; along with tack recommendations. I can also suggest feed programs, hoof care and explain dental care requirements.
Experience I have owned Horsehaven Stables since 2000 and will break 5 horses this year alone!! I believe in a humane, safe and intelligent method when breaking horses that is based on results and not time. I have gained a reputaion in the area for taking in dangerous horses that no one else wants and fixing them up. I keep them as personal riding horses for years and if I see improvement I will sell one eventually to the right owner and situtaion. I believe every horse deserves a chance to prove themselves. More often than not they prove it was the human's fault!!
Expert: Solange Rian Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: Horse for training
Question Where are you located and do you accept Horses for Training?? Ex. A 6 yr old Am Saddlebred that is not broken to ride?? Thanks, Candace Meili
Answer Hi Candace!
Yes, I break horses and correct behavioral issues for a living. My barn is in N.E. Ohio.
About breaking a saddle horse of any breed....Am. Saddlebred, Arab, Morgan, National Showhorse.....one must be very careful to hire a professional trainer who has years of experience with these breeds.
Even if you are not breaking one of these breeds to the Saddleseat ring for showing, they still need to be treated a certain way. A true western QH person would not do well with the mind of a saddlehorse. They would never see things eye to eye.
So, I always recommend to find a trainer who knows and has experience with your breed of horse....or with your horse's particular need.
Good luck and remember to always wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet!
