Professional Horse Training
Building Trust, Confidence & Lasting Partnerships
Every horse deserves training that respects the individual. Whispering Oaks Horsemanship provides patient, trust-based training for Mustangs, burros, young horses, and domestic equines.
Each program is tailored to the horse’s experience, temperament, and individual needs while building a safe, dependable foundation for the future.
Located in Montrose, Michigan
Mustang & Burro Gentling
A patient, trust-based beginning for untouched or minimally handled Mustangs and burros.
Training may include:
Approaching and accepting touch
Haltering and leading
Yielding to pressure
Picking up feet
Standing tied
Grooming and basic handling
Trailer-loading preparation
Building confidence around new sights and sounds
Each animal progresses at its own pace. The goal is to create a safe, dependable foundation while preserving the animal’s natural spirit.
$1,000 per month
60-day minimum for untouched equines
Training, board, hay, grain, and routine farrier care are included.
Groundwork & Foundation Training
A strong partnership begins on the ground. This program helps gentled horses develop confidence, respect, responsiveness, and dependable handling skills.
Training may include:
Leading politely
Respecting personal space
Yielding the shoulders and hindquarters
Lunging and direction changes
Desensitizing and obstacle work
Standing tied and accepting grooming
Picking up all four feet
Trailer-loading practice
Preparing for future saddle training
Training is customized to the horse’s current ability and the owner’s goals.
Training Investment — $1,000 per month
Training, board, hay, grain, and routine farrier care are included.
