Training Fees/Seasoned Trainer

NICOLE CAIN (20 years in the industry)

• $1200 month – ground training

• $1500/month – green-broke or unridden equine

• $1200/month - barrel training

• $300/week problem solving/tune ups

 All rates include boarding valued at $300/month.

Training Fees & Student / Junior Trainer Program

EMILY BREWSTER

(training under Nicole’s supervision since 2024)

• $1000/month – ground training

• $1200/month – green-broke equine

 All rates include boarding valued at $300/month.

Supervising Trainer and Junior Trainer will provide routine communication, progress reports, photos, and videos.

Training services will be performed by a Junior Trainer under the direct or indirect supervision, guidance, and authority of the Supervising Trainer. The Supervising Trainer retains full discretion and final authority over all training methods, progression, handling decisions, and safety protocols.

Owner Involvement (YES! Owners are welcome!)

• Owners are encouraged to audit training sessions

• Progress updates and videos will be provided

• One or more mandatory lessons are required prior to the equine returning home

• Continued owner education is essential to maintaining training results

Barn Rules

• Barn hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• Customer service hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• No smoking, alcohol, or pets in barn areas

• Guests must be approved and sign liability waivers

• Children under 14 must be supervised at all times

• All posted safety rules must be followed

Feed & Facilities

Feed and hay are supplied by Owner. Brewster Farms provides:

• Twice-daily feeding

• Private paddock with run-in shelter

• Clean water

• Separate tack and hay storage

Brewster Farms agrees to provide pasture board, twice-daily feeding, general daily care, and professional training services.

Feed and hay are paid for by the equine’s owner. You may arrange/coordinate delivery for feed and hay; this means you are responsible for stacking hay and refilling feed cans in the appropriate areas. Or you may choose to be billed the end of each month for feed/hay along with any add on services.

Owner-Supplied Items

‍ ‍Owner must provide the following:

‍ ‍• Halter and lead rope

‍ ‍• Secured metal feed barrel, labeled feed bucket, and feed scoop

‍ ‍• Feed, hay, and supplements

‍ ‍• Grooming supplies

‍ ‍• Mane and tale detangler spray (year-round) and shampoo for weekly baths (summer)

‍ ‍• Fly mask, fly spray, and Equi spot (summer) or blanket/sheet (winter)

‍ ‍• Beater saddle (optional, for saddle-starting)

‍ ‍• Treats

• Sturdy tote for tack/supplies storage

Health Requirements & Additional Care

 Owner must provide current negative Coggins and vaccination records and maintain routine dental and hoof care.

 Optional/Additional Services (invoiced the end of each month):

• Deworming: $5 plus product cost

• Ulcer prevention: Two (2) weeks of Ulcer Guard upon arrival is strongly recommended. Brewster Farms will administer at no charge; Owner supplies medication

• Farrier (Brewster Farms’ farrier): $25/visit

• Veterinary holding: $25/visit

• Blanketing: $25/month (blanket provided by Owner)

• Wound care: $5/day (products provided by Owner)

‍ Training Timeline & Expectations

 • Basic Ground training (being caught easily, leading respectfully, standing tied, grooming, picking hooves, standing for the farrier, baths, fly spray, and clippers etc.) will be provided for a minimum of two (2) months.

• Following completion of general ground manners, more extensive ground manners could continue a minimum of three (3) additional months. This time includes more extensive lunging and desensitizing skills, saddle breaking, bridling and line driving.

• Training duration may extend beyond this timeframe depending on the equine’s progress, soundness, behavior, and mental readiness as determined solely by Brewster Farms. Or the equine may be ready to advice ahead of schedule.

• If the equine demonstrates readiness prior to completion of this period, mounting may begin at the discretion of Brewster Farms and the Supervising Trainer. Mounted training time periods depend on many factors. Your in person assessment is the time to discuss expectation and goals to be sure our program is the right fit for you. The assessment fee is $65 plus $1 per mile round trip. The trainer will come to you and assess the equine in familiar territory.