Our commitment is to provide a hands on, step by step process to support you in the key elements of Roland’s 20+ years of developing his colt starting method and program. The group will be small, the ratio will be roughly 3 students to 1 teacher/safety adviser. The entire Sawatzky Equine team is passionate about colt starting and will be involved in a variety of ways.
Requirements
Participant requirements
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Must complete application including a video submission.
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Must have access to a young horse that meets the young horse requirements OR have one provided for an additional fee.
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Must be a confident rider.
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Must be able to commit to all the dates .
Horse Requirements
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Between the ages of 2-4.
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No previous starting or backing.
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Halter broke.
Application
First round of applications are due December 31, 2019.
Once your initial application has been reviewed and approved we will contact you to set up a phone interview to answer questions and to make sure you are clear about the risks associated with starting young horses, access your confidence level and experience for being a fit for the program.
Your deposit will be due upon approval into the program.