Lasting Impression Horsemanship, LLC
SERVICES
At Lasting Impression Horsemanship, we offer horse riding lessons at a rate of $60 per hour. Whether you have your own horse or need one provided, we can help. Everything from beginner lessons, resolving behavioral issues, building confidence, or helping the more advanced continue to improve. We have extensive knowledge in various areas, we can assist you with any improvements you seek.
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We offer this service out of 2 locations one is our Cass City location on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday the other is our Marlette location on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Location Addresses:
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8640 N Van Dyke Rd. Cass City, MI 48726
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​2640 Koylette Rd. Marlette, MI 48453
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Our Lesson Focus
At Lasting Impression Horsemanship, we prioritize building trust and communication between riders and their horses to create a strong bond. We offer lessons and training services to help riders of all levels feel confident and comfortable in the saddle. Contact us today to take your riding skills to the next level.
To allow more flexibility for owners we charge $40-45 per hour of training and the owners can choose how much they would like done with them to an extent. Some training has minimum time requirements such as some behavioral training and colt starting. Cost may vary depending on the difficulty and risk of getting hurt, but there are also price breaks for the longer the horse is in training so contact us for a more accurate estimate.
The horse would be boarded at a private barn in Cass City, MI. Full time training with boarding ranges from $1,100-1,450/month and includes 20hrs of training per month and pasture boarding. Part time training with pasture boarding is $830/month and includes three days per week training (12hrs/month).
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Boarding includes:
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PASTURE BOARD: $350/MONTH
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24/7 access to round bales in slow feed hay nets and pasture grazing ​
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New high tension electric fencing.
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Owner may provide their own grain to be fed while horses are in training (this will be fed once per day).
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Large shelters in pastures
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Automatic heated water troughs in pastures
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Fly spray application (owner provided)​​
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We monitor the body condition closely and adjust food ration to compensate for the additional calories burned and inform the owner if other grain is needed. Any additional care such as veterinary or farrier is the owners responsibility. The trainer may be able to help hold or be able to assist if the owner is unable to be there.
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For optimal results it is recommended the horse receives a minimum of 5hrs of training per week (full time training). We will discuss your goals prior to starting so we can set up a plan and address all issues. You are welcome to schedule an evaluation with your horse for a more accurate plan of action just contact us and we would be happy to assist you.
We can do anything from a tune up to starting a horse that has never been ridden. We will set up times for you to come out so we can work with you and your horse to teach you what the horse has learned. 2 one hour lessons are included in full time training fees per month and 1 one hour lesson is included with part time training.
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It is highly encouraged owners read Clinton Anderson's Philosophy book explaining horse psychology beforehand. Doing so will help you understand how to communicate with horses effectively and help you significantly moving forward with your horse. It is our goal to help you communicate and achieve a willing partnership between you and your horse built on mutual respect and trust.
Payment is due prior to services and will be paid on a 1 month bases. There are limited spots available every month to ensure the quality of training. Doing so allows us to offer the lifetime training guarantee. We take non refundable $400 deposits to hold a spot for future training.
If you are certain you would like your horse trained by us we highly recommend putting a deposit down to hold a training spot and price quote, since we book up quickly. Your spot can always be pushed back if needed. With the consistent, impressive, and rapid results we get time and time again and our highly recommended reputation our rates will increase as we continue booking further out.
Contact Us For Accurate Pricing
Training cost ranges from $1,100-$1,450/month and includes boarding with free choice round bales hay in slow feed nets, free choice pasture automatic heated water, and grain if provided once per day.
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Some behavioral issues and colt starting require a 3 month minimum commitment.
Full time training includes:
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Five hours per week of training generally about 1hr/day but may vary depending on horse and trainers schedule.
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Any veterinary or farrier care is to be covered by the owner but trainer is willing to hold horse for the process at no additional cost.
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We monitor the body condition closely and adjust the food ration to compensate for the additional calories needed due to the training.
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We will keep in contact with the owner throughout the process and inform them if grain is needed.
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We will send at least weekly pictures and videos with updates on how your horse is progressing.
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Ensure the owner and horse are working well together prior to leaving.
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Honor a lifetime guarantee of what was taught to the horse while in training.
Payment for horse training and boarding service is due prior to services rendered and will be paid on a one-month basis.
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We offer customized programs that can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. Pricing is based on the number of hours you would like to put on your horse, which allows us to be flexible and accommodate your budget.  However, please note that certain issues and training may have minimum requirements to ensure your safety and maintain our reputation.
Specialized Training
Our lessons are available for both your own horse or one of our trained horses. Our team has extensive experience and can provide specialized training to help you prepare for your first show or improve skills as an experienced competitor Additionally, we can assist with behavioral issues such as bucking, rearing, or spooking.
Behavior Training
We can help you with numerous behavioral problems, such as trailer loading. Our approach involves identifying the root cause and guiding you through the correction process. If necessary, we may be able to come to your location for an extra charge.
Personalized Coaching With Training
Our training services go beyond just working with your horse. We ensure that understand what your horse has learned while with us and how to maintain the same results. Our goal is to make sure that you and your horse are communicating effectively before leaving our program. This is one the top services that sets us apart from other instructors, and our clients often report learning more in one lesson with us than in multiple lessons with other trainers.
***Lifetime Training Guarantee***
Our program offers a lifetime guarantee on all training. If you encounter any issues, please contact us immediately before it becomes an engrained habit. If the horse needs further training after evaluation, we will provide it at no extra, and the owner will only be responsible boarding expenses.
Lasting Impression Horsemanship is available to teach clinics at your own facility. They consist of a group of 3-10 people depending on your facility size and can be anywhere from 1-3 days. Spectators are welcome at all clinics for $40/day. Follow us on Facebook and our website to keep updated about upcoming clinics.
Below is a list of topics we can address or if you are interested in something specific, contact us to discuss it further.
Clinic Topics
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Fixing emotional diarrhea without Cheese, Pepto, or Imodium.
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Myth busters "My horse pins his ears at me when he is happy."
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The ugly truth. For people who think their horse loves them.
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Your horse doesn't really have a trailering problem.
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A faster way, with better results, than the typical lounge your horse until dead method.
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Mending the communication gap. Why does my horse do it for my trainer but not for me?
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What are you really telling your horse?
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Where to draw the line when your horse listens like your spouse.
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Don't be a Humpty Dumpty, start on the ground.