AboutSarah Lothmann Expertise Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.
Experience I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensuring the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.
Organizations ASPCA, Desert Valley Equestrians, Arizona Equestrian Network, The Equestrian Paddock, & Equine Photographers Network
Publications The Equestrian Paddock & Soon I will be announce another online publication featuring my monthly articles.
Education/Credentials AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer
Awards and Honors Graduated High School with High Honors, College GPA 4.0, OHJA & KHJA Year End Equitation Championships as a junior rider, & ASPCA Maclay Class & USET Class wins.
Past/Present Clients In the past I have worked for and with Laurie Story, Mindy Darst & Lochmoor Stables, Chris & Matt Payne, Scott Taylor, Camargo Stables, Marianne Murphy, the Lindner family, Brigette Carlson, Bobbi Theis, Cincinnati Theraputic Riding, Sweetwater Stables, Lucy Alibaster, Los Cedros, and Leslie Stohlgren. Currently I am working with private clients.
I have a 9 year old tb cross who has become very herd bound when i moved him to the current barn he is at. He has never been fantastic on the ground, but he has gotten progressively worse since moving to the place we are at now. The way the barn is set up, he only consistently sees two other horses and occasionally sees 7 others. He has become very attached to the two buddies. When i try to take him away from the other tow, he bulks and freaks out. Mind you, he is in his own paddock right next to the two others and can not go out with them as he will not let them eat or drink. If the two other horses are brought out of his sightt (to be ridden or groomed or what not) he bolts back and forth until he is sweaty and tired. Obviously, this can not continue to happen, but i don't know what to do. The barn owner tried to make the paddock smaller, but i'm not sure if this is the best for him as he has arthritic stifles. Do you know of anything i can do to help calm him down when he is alone?
Answer Sorry for the delay in a response, I've been recovering from an injury that makes it hard for me to type. So I must keep this short and simple. Ideally he needs to be turned out with a group of horses he can manage to get along with. This will calm him down significantly! Meanwhile when he is alone try giving him more hay to munch on and a radio by his stall.
