Services

Liberty Equestrian Training Service/Center Inc. is a training business working from Big Dream Farm LLC offering a full range of training services which utilize the classical principles of Dressage and Classical Horsemanship.

We feel, and have proven, that utilizing these principles allow the owners the versatility to pursue the discipline that best suits them and their horse. We also will continue to advance both horses and their owners in pursuit of their dressage aspirations from beginning to FEI.

When starting young horses, Wayne establishes trust and confidence, gains acceptance and reinforces the desire to move forward with relaxation through his impeccable timing and knowledge of the youthful equine behavior. He allows horses to be horses while encouraging them to accept humans as their lead partner.

Young horses are started with ground work (learning their space), some lunging then long reining, working toward saddling, mounting and riding. This is individualized to each horse’s tolerance.

Wayne can also take your horse all the way into the show ring using the same principles and encouraging the same results allowing horses to enjoy the experience. When you’re ready to show (and perhaps still a bit nervous) you can show together keeping the experience pleasant for all.

Full Training (Wayne H. Kiehnau)
$450.00 per month- based on three to four sessions per week (this is an approximation of sessions. All programs are individualized to horse’s temperament and needs.)

 Training......................................................................................... $420.00/month
 Handling for regular farrier and vet....................................................$30.00/month

(Partial Training done through private treaty depending on time and stall availability)

Gail’s nursing, vet tech education and past riding expertise contributes to her knowledge of both equine and human physiology which she uses to convey in your lesson, not only what to do but why and how it will affect the partnership with you and your horse. She works as an interpreter from horse to rider and rider to horse giving you incredible insight to what you are feeling, how you should decipher it and respond to it.

Gail is dedicated and loyal to “Classical Dressage and Horsemanship”. She has had the honor of working with and sharing philosophies with trainers like Charles de Kunffy, Major Lindgren, Col. Albrecht Von Ziegner and even an opportunity to ride with late Reiner Klimke.

While her philosophy and application are Classical, her approach and technique fulfills many riders need for the “why’s and how’s” in their riding.

She starts with lunging the rider (when possible) as a tool to help develop a cohesive seat and balanced posture. These lunging sessions will also be interjected occasionally to help maintain your seat at all of levels of riding.

All sessions are done individually so you will receive Gail’s exclusive attention. Duration of sessions is 45 minutes to 1 hour. Included in the fee is spontaneous help sessions if Gail perceives you are having difficulties when you are riding on your own. There is strong encouragement to observe other student sessions as well as joining discussions regarding theory. This makes for a truly educational and fun experience to be a part of.

Instruction Program (Gail J.Kelln)
$250.00 per month- based on one lesson per week (includes spontaneous help sessions as needed)

Weekly lesson................................................................................. $220.00/month
Handling for regular farrier and vet......................................................$30.00/month

(Individual and haul-in lessons also available. Contact for further information.)

In this program, Gail and Wayne use their combined knowledge to offer you and your horse a well rounded education. Not only do you receive Wayne’s expertise working with your horse, you also have Gail mediating. She works with Wayne when he rides to share with him your riding idiosyncrasies and then instructing you, be it on your horse or a lesson horse, to help attain and maintain your riding goals.

The culmination of both used in this arrangement is very helpful for individuals whose horses are being started and who want to stay ahead of them. Also for individuals whose lifestyle is a bit chaotic and their time is limited, yet want to keep their horse conditioned and ready to go when they can. This program can help continue advancement even with your limited time. It helps to prevent back sliding.

Unlike other training arrangements, you have two highly qualified trainers, (not the trainer and one of the associates, usually a student), specializing in their area to offer fresh insights and outlooks for you and your horses progression.

Combination Training (Wayne riding- Owner taking weekly lesson with Gail)
$630.00 per month- based on weekly lesson and 8 rides or sessions per month
  Training……………………………………………………………......$400.00/month
Lessons....…………………………..........................………………....$200.00/month
Handling for regular farrier and vet...............................................................30.00/month

***Lesson may be on owner’s horse or school horse depending on availability. ***

Gail and Wayne are always very involved in the care, handling and maintenance of their client horses and that is no different at Big Dream Farms LLC.

-- They are beyond capable of handling most emergencies that may arise to follow-up care.

-- Cares are recorded and charted on each horse so you always know what’s happening to your horse.

-- Wayne will replace a thrown shoe until farrier can get there.

-- Any medication (IM-IV-Oral) can be given and will be recorded.

-- Lumps, bumps or scratches are treated and observed.

-- We are setting up so Wayne can repair blankets for a minimal fee.

-- We have excellent farrier care done by Sheldon Olsen, who has scheduled visits.

-- Horses are fed a custom supplemented textured sweet feed developed by Gail and Wayne along with nutritionists and vets.

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