Training Services
Services Available (but not limited too):
- Colt Starting
- Problem Solving
- Reining
- Cow Work
- Fence Work
- Roping
- Tune Ups / Miles
- Barrel Pattern
Facility features:
- 8 stall heated barn
- 80' x 160' heated indoor arena
- 100' x 200' outdoor arena
- heated indoor round pen
- wash stall
Accepting all types and levels of equine.
Accepting ponies to drafts.
Current negative coggins required.
Located 15 minutes north of Wainwright, 30 minutes south of Vermilion, and 1 hour south west of Lloydminster.
- Colt Starting
- Problem Solving
- Reining
- Cow Work
- Fence Work
- Roping
- Tune Ups / Miles
- Barrel Pattern
Facility features:
- 8 stall heated barn
- 80' x 160' heated indoor arena
- 100' x 200' outdoor arena
- heated indoor round pen
- wash stall
Accepting all types and levels of equine.
Accepting ponies to drafts.
Current negative coggins required.
Located 15 minutes north of Wainwright, 30 minutes south of Vermilion, and 1 hour south west of Lloydminster.
Laurence Cleroux - Silver Spur Horsemanship
Laurence completed the Western Ranch and Cow Horse program at Lakeland College and also have previous experience training horses.
She aims to develop a willing partner through good horsemanship skills and consistent & clear communication.
She aims to develop a willing partner through good horsemanship skills and consistent & clear communication.
Christy Firth - Hanging F Horsemanship
Christy was born and raised in the beautiful West Kootenays of BC where she began riding at the age of two. In her early teenage years Christy began showing in Western classes, horsemanship and speed events leading to participating in clinics and working opportunities. At the age of 15 she began legging up and working client horses in the local area as well as trimming under the guidance of a farrier.
She moved to Olds, Alberta at 19 where she reached for experiences and gained opportunities to work for breeding barns and ride for race trainers. Alberta also presented ability to explore the backcountry via packing and camping in some of the most beautiful country and offered opportunity to work cattle and farm.
Christy furthered her education in Equine management, psychology, nutrition and physiology before acquiring Management positions for boarding facilities and worked as a colt starter alongside some deeply talented trainers until condensing her experiences to develop Hanging F Horsemanship in the West Kootenay Region.
Since then, she has furthered her interest in honing professional skills and education in a variety of aspects from hoof care and pathology, training, coaching, and showing. She prides herself on reaching outside the box to offer exceptional services based on experience, education and honest evaluation. A direct commitment to education and an open mind has allowed Christy to work in a variety of disciplines and operations under some exceptionally talented horsemen and women. She has attended large scale shows throughout Canada and the US, chaired as executive for multiple societies and associations, conducted clinics and events, and provided honest and professional training services which has solidified her Horsemanship practices.
In 2021 Christy, her husband and three children relocated to the Wainwright area. Here she continues to promote and offer Horsemanship services. Specializing in all levels of Western training from start to finish, coaching to elevate finesse and communication in riders, and behavioral remedial training. She prides herself in continuously approaching every client and horse with a customized plan to encourage success based on a solid foundation.
She moved to Olds, Alberta at 19 where she reached for experiences and gained opportunities to work for breeding barns and ride for race trainers. Alberta also presented ability to explore the backcountry via packing and camping in some of the most beautiful country and offered opportunity to work cattle and farm.
Christy furthered her education in Equine management, psychology, nutrition and physiology before acquiring Management positions for boarding facilities and worked as a colt starter alongside some deeply talented trainers until condensing her experiences to develop Hanging F Horsemanship in the West Kootenay Region.
Since then, she has furthered her interest in honing professional skills and education in a variety of aspects from hoof care and pathology, training, coaching, and showing. She prides herself on reaching outside the box to offer exceptional services based on experience, education and honest evaluation. A direct commitment to education and an open mind has allowed Christy to work in a variety of disciplines and operations under some exceptionally talented horsemen and women. She has attended large scale shows throughout Canada and the US, chaired as executive for multiple societies and associations, conducted clinics and events, and provided honest and professional training services which has solidified her Horsemanship practices.
In 2021 Christy, her husband and three children relocated to the Wainwright area. Here she continues to promote and offer Horsemanship services. Specializing in all levels of Western training from start to finish, coaching to elevate finesse and communication in riders, and behavioral remedial training. She prides herself in continuously approaching every client and horse with a customized plan to encourage success based on a solid foundation.
Krista Hunter - Crosshair Springs Equine Services
Krista has a true passion for starting young stock and working with problem equine. As a reining enthusiast and working cowhorse lover she developed many different techniques over the years to incorporate into her passion of mules. Focusing on creating a solid foundation and building a steady, confident equine from that foundation is the main focus of Krista's training program.
