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| I have a few questions for anyone that trains. I currently work at 3 barns either doing cleaning, training, or feeding.And I've also been doing some training/exercising on the side for people (I guess you could call me a "traveling trainer" lol). Right now between working at the 3 barns, and the drive between them I don't have any time for my own horses... So I have been thinking about starting to train horses from home. I have been wanting do do this for a while now, I just haven't taken the next step and started doing it. If I did this I could quit at one of the barns I'm at now. Just last week I had to turn away 3 people that were looking for training because there just isn't enough time in the day with me driving all over the place.
So now for the questions if you don't mind me asking. For those of you that train from home, how much do you charge, and what does this price cover? What are you're facilities like? How many horses do you have in on a regular basis? Is there anything that you regret doing, or would have like to have done different? What kind of training do you do (ie reining, barrels, trails, breaking, ect)? And how long have you been doing it?
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 Horsey Gene Carrier
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Location: LaBelle, Florida | What you should do is check what trainers in your area area are charging. Some of the price is location specific.
You don't want to charge too little that everyone wants to take advantage, and not to much that you don't get the business.
If you have an established reputation then you can charge more. Also, you need to take in to account what you have for facilities (safeness wise and space), and insurance. All of this will have to come from what you charge for training. | |
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| Hubby is a trainer in the SE. He's an NRHA judge and Professional trainer of 20 years.
Monthly training starts at $650
We have a 5 stall barn, large track, and 8 acres of turn out. I personally own 2 horses, so we only accept 3 horses in training at a time and typically stay pretty booked throughout the year.
We've had everything from 2 year olds being broke, to finished horses needing issues solved or tuning. Even a few barrel horses in need of a better handle.
I would say, stay efficient! Get a good contract. Get good insurance. And treat people the way you want to be treated. | |
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