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| “For years, horses have been a part of my life. I grew up on horses and watching the harsh dragging, throwing and basic abuse of the horses around me. I knew there had to be a better way of training, and in my freshman year of college I met a man by the name of Richard Harris who introduced me to the techniques of Monty Roberts. He taught me that horses can be willing partners, instead of a forced work horse, and my life was changed. “I’ve dealt with horses that didn’t trust me and horses and I didn’t trust. The old school methods of horse training involved the use of whips, harsh bits, spurs, shortened tiedowns, martingales and cavessons. We used to try to control, or “make” a horse perform the way we wanted in a harsh manner. Until I learned we can communicate with them using their language. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I can help by teaching you Natural Horsemanship skills and techniques. By implementing Natural Horsemanship skills into my training program, and I can honestly say, ‘The sky’s the limit!’ ” “My personal goal and mission is to reach and help as many horse owners as I’m physically able, to enhance the relationship between them and their horses, thereby creating a special bond based on mutual trust and respect. You will gain a feeling of camaraderie with your horse that you never thought would be possible.” ABOUT MICHELLE GILLES Trainer Michelle Gilles was born in the San Joaquin valley of California, to a farming family who always had horses. Her dad would buy horses that had issues and have the kids ride them until they were fixed and then sale them off. She spent most of her life on a horse, and centered her college career around horses. She has moved around to areas such as South Dakota/ Wyoming area, and the Mid south to learn about the diverse horse industry throughout the United States. She currently resides just south of Memphis, TN with her family, who is actively involved in horses. Michelle's techniques come from trainers such as Lester Buckley, Champion Barrel Horse Trainer Lyndee Stairs, Villa West of Tehachapi,CA and Richard Harris, COS Equestrian Instructor and COS Varsity Equestrian Team Coach, She has attended Clinton Andersons 4 day working clinic, and worked at the following places, Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, Greg Ward Ranch and Tubbs Cattle Ranch, South Dakota. Just recently she has attended several clinics put on by Mary Hamilton, trainer for Mounted Patrol Horses across the United States. She is learning the unique techniques called "SENSORY TRAINING". Using these methods, it helps build the confidence in horse and rider to be able to excel in any discipline with confidence, and pride. She has been spent her entire life with horses. During those years she has been involved with the following, gymkhana, barrel racing, roping, western pleasure, 4-H, FFA, horse judging team in high school, been a member of Porterville Canterbelles, COS Varsity Equestrian Team, FSU Varsity Equestrian Team, Rode for 6 months at the Riata Ranch, member of ATRA, Laton Rodeo Association, Riverdale Rodeo Association, High School Rodeo, Coursegold Rodeo Queen Coach, Mustang Incentive Trainer, and currently competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover. |
| Faith: In loving Memory of Faith, a Rehab horse that was cruelly neglected. |
| Hope: Owners quit feeding because of high feed prices. Came to us in Feb 08 for rehab. She is now in perfect health and is the model horse being used as our link buttons. |
| We would like to remind you to USE CAUTION when deciding to be near horses. We recommend you be honest about your horse abilities. We ask that you use good judgement, common sense, and honesty. We also would like to remind you that EQUINE RELATED ACTIVITIES can be dangerous, and you should always be careful when choosing to be near these animals. |