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I'm new to this blog and I don't know if anyone can help but: I own and operate an indoor, heated training arena with 8 box stalls. I had to have a back fusion: L2, 3, 4, 5, & S1. The surgeon states that if I'm a real good girl I can go back to training in12 to 18 months. What I'd like to know is: IF I can not go back to training - what other options do I have for the training facility. We are 25 miles from Brainerd, MN. I have some thoughts and possibilities but would like to have input from others.  Thank you for your thoughts. 
Published May 26 2011, 09:01 PM by Rock Solid Arena
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poco bueno said:

I'm so very sorry to hear about your back problems. My surgeon has told me that I can never work in the horse Industry again, which has depressed me a great deal. I'm glad to hear that you might return to working horses in a year or two. As to what you can do now, have you ever thought about leasing out your place to a trainer?? Or get a assistance trainer to work under you? I used to work in Park Rapids Mn. for Northwoods Arabians and owned a home in Laporte Mn for many years. Take Care and I hope the best for you. God Bless.

May 27, 2011 12:12 PM
 

Rock Solid Arena said:

Thank you for your reply. I have thought about leasing it out until I can get back on my feet, and the idea of an assistant. We used to run Eagle Bay Lodge Riding Stable (7 1/2 miles N. of Park Rapids: it's now a golf course), Emmaville Stable, Pine Beach Stable in Nevis and one down the road from Maddens. It is Really hard for me some days Not to go out and work with one of my own but I must "be still and wait on God". HE will see me through this. The only way I'll be able to go back to training is if I'm a "real good girl" now (according to the doctor). You take care, God's Blessing's to you also.

May 28, 2011 10:15 AM

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Indoor, heated arena with 8 heated box stalls available. We are open all year round! MN Horse Academy Certified Horse Trainer with 40+ years experience working with people and horses. The circle of trust starts from the ground up. And that is where I start, from the ground, to gain the horses trust and respect. We aspire to assist horses and owners in creating a safe and pleasant experience together, by forming a relationship of respect and trust through stress free and gentle training. We start with the halter and end with a rock solid standard for your ferrier to make use of, trailer loading becomes easy, stand while mounting, up/over/under and through obstacles to promote a safer trail riding experience for both you and your horse. Open Arena Riding is Mon-Sat 8AM to 10PM by appointment. Join our Mentoring Program. I lead you, step by step, working with you, teaching you how to take command and build your confidence to handle him. Your horse learns to put his trust in you as you are the one taking the leadership position. A horse that loves to work and be with you is one that will trust and respect you. You will be able to overcome training issues, including; Respect your space, Ground manners, Whoa means Whoa!, Control their movement to establish your leadership, Give their feet, Trailer loading,, Desensitizing, Stand when mounting, How to read body language and the importance of it, How to be a Kind Boss.... and more!

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