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Handler Requirements

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  • 9+ years of age (no age limit, adults welcome!)

  • Means of transportation to Willis, Tx once a month (truck and trailer)

  • Horse experience

  • Appropriate horse housing (at home or boarding facility

Spring 2025 Application

​Due December 15th

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Summer 2025 Application coming soon!

Due May 10th

Commitment - events

  • Pairing Day (foal pickup)

  • 1 Informational Meeting - in-person or online

  • 1 Training Techniques Class (week after foal pickup)

  • 3 Clinics @HHR on Saturdays 4:00pm (1 per month)

  • 1 Showcase (end of program)

  • 6-8 Video Updates (every two weeks)

  • 1 Private Lesson (free)

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Commitment - Financial

  • $600 entry fee ($100 off early application)

  • Foal care during duration of project

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Commitment - Extra Events

  • Clinic games/contests

  • Freestyle pattern costumes/props

  • Record book decorating

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What's Provided:

  • Educational Resources (all free: videos, texts, calls, websites, books, clinics, lessons, etc.)

  • Starter Kit (halters, lead rope, lunge line)

  • Blanket Library - blankets can be checked out throughout program to keep up with the growing size of the foals.

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The Foals:

  • They come:

    • Vaccinated​ w/ coggins

    • Castrated if male

    • First round dewormer

    • 2 months quarantine

    • Started on halter breaking

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