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Cardinal Stables & Riding Academy PHONE: 336-399-7099 FAX: 336-351-4974 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 215, Pinnacle, NC 27043 Physical Address: 427 Snowberry Lane Dobson, NC 27017 E-MAIL: cardinalstbl@surry.net Beverly McGee CHA Certified Instructor
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Cardinal Stables & Riding Academy has a gradual & targeted approach to training. We make sure your horse or pony has a solid foundation for riding, then we gradually move into targeted and detailed training based on the discipline you desire. We accept horses & ponies of all ages, from weanlings up, based on your training needs. We have many programs, including our unique foal/good citizen program that allows your foal the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become a productive and happy "people friendly" horse all the way up to training your horse for the Hunter Circuit. We also have several training plan options that variety in intensity depending on your training needs.
Bobbie also heads up our consignment program and if desired, will prepare your horse and and show them to potential buyers.
Next, after establishing a good basic foundation, we gradually move your horse or pony into their targeted discipline. We are educated in Basic to Advanced Hunters, Basic to Advanced Jumpers, Basic Dressage, Basic Cross Country, Basic Eventing, Basic Western Pleasure, Pony Club, 4-H, Children's Hunters, Hunter Paces, Fox-Hunting. We are experienced in evaluating the riders needs and train each horse to work well for their specific rider. For instance, do you ride on a quiet easy rein with little leg contact, or do you prefer a tight rein with constant leg contact? Are you an experienced rider, or a beginner rider? What will you be doing with your horse? We use all these guides and more to determine how we train your horse.
Under Saddle Training
Our training programs are tailored to suit the specific need of you and your horse such as training in a specific discipline, sport related schooling, general education schooling or simply fitness building. Boarding fees are not included in training fees.
Foal / Good Citizen / Pre-Riding Program This program offers two options based on your horse or Horses need a start!! They need gradual introduction to riding. We whole-heartedly believe you can get a horse or pony so accustomed to riding basics before you ever even get on them! We believe that when the time comes to actually mount your horse, it should be no big deal to them, they should already know what the saddle, bridle, bit, etc, feels like and should have already accepted it as part of their life. Youngsters will typically be assigned a stall and are lead each morning to a paddock, turned out and then caught and brought back in at night, or visa-versa, ass part of their experience. They will also learn to be in the company of and accept the company of other similar aged youngsters. There is a minimum stay of 2 months for the Foal /Good Citizen/ pre-riding program. Sessions that include actual hauling will be counted as 2 sessions for that week. Sessions last between 45 minutes to 1 hour. For an additional fee we also offer photo/video journaling that is viewable via your foal's/horse's web page. Option 1 - Ages 12 months up - $200.00 Pre-Paid Per Month Foals/horses should be at least basic halter trained. This program includes fee's for hauling out and fee's to get into local horse parks.
Option 2 - Ages 6 months to 1 year
The goal of this program for this age is getting your foal to willing accept a horse/human relationship and to respect your role as "head horse". There is no demanding or forced exercise for foals of this age group. These colts and fillies will be introduced to the skills needed to be handled on a daily basis, and to prepare them for their eventual careers as 'people horses'. Being caught, leading, tying, loading, age related desensitizing, obstacle course work, grooming, learning to be mannerly for the vet/farrier. Foals should be at least halter trained. There are no off-farm trips for this age group.
Training for Consignment Program
*Boarding Fees Apply in Addition To Training Fees
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We believe there are basics
that cross into all disciplines that should be the foundation of training in
every horse & pony. Every mount, regardless of discipline should have good solid
ground manners, lunge line training and should be willing to accept the guidance
of their trainer in and out of the ring. They should be willing to enter, calmly
and quietly, into new and unusual environments... this prepares your horse for
the change of scenery they encounter from competitions to the basic trail ride!!
Your horse or pony should be willing to go into three good gaits on request.
Every horse/pony has to know the basics! Here at Cardinal Stables & Riding
Academy, we train from the ground up! 
This
option includes green or previously saddle trained horses ages 2 years or older.
Sessions last between 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the 'lesson'
of the day, the horses age, fitness, etc. Horses going off property for
schooling experiences (trail riding, schooling shows etc) will use 2 sessions.
For an additional fee, we will photo and/or video journal your horse/pony and
publish it to a webpage page for you to view to stay updated on the progress of
your horse/pony. 
pony's age and is one of the best foundations for your future mount. Most owners
leave their horse/pony in a pasture until they are of the age to get started
under saddle. At this point, a horse or
pony sees training as an "interruption" in their life instead of being a part of
their life! This can be a very big mistake, leaving you with an
unwilling, unhappy and difficult horse. 
This program is a perfect -pre-requisite to under saddle training. We prepare
your yearling for what's to come by getting them accustomed, to baths, picking
their feet, leading, loading-hauling, standing for the vet/farrier. They
learn ground manners by learning to stand to be groomed, cross-tied, trailer
tied, etc. Yearlings learn good manners around the farm, and desensitizing. Your
young horse/pony will be introduced to basic lunging to understand driving
effects of the whip and general voice commands. They will also be introduced to
being tacked up, leg wraps, and depending on the time of year being hosed off or
wearing a blanket/sheet. Depending on the age of your yearling, we will
introduce them to driving, so they learn to turn, stop and move forward when
asked and get used to the feeling of the bit. 
This program brushes up your horse skills and prepares them, while on
consignment, to be viewed by potential buyers. Your horse or pony will be
mentally and physically prepared to be seen "at their best". This training
option is available only to those enrolling in our consignment program.
Actual fees for riding and showing the horse to potential buyers is included in
the consignment program. 