Cowboy training a horse on a Texas ranch

Training Services

Horses Trained Right.

We start colts, fix problems, and build cow horses the old-fashioned way — with patience, consistency, and a lot of wet saddle blankets.

Our Approach

No Shortcuts. No Gimmicks.

We've been starting and finishing horses for a long time. We have a system and a program. Every horse is different, and we treat them that way. Some need more time, some need more pressure, some just need someone to be consistent with them.

Our goal is always the same: send you home with a horse that's safe, honest, and useful. Whether that's a colt just getting started or a seasoned horse that's picked up a bad habit, we'll work with what you've got and give you a straight answer about what you have.

Cowboy working a young horse

What We Offer

Training Programs

Colt Starting

60 day minimumCall for pricing

We start colts on the ground and under saddle. By the time they leave they'll have a solid foundation.

  • Ground work and desensitization
  • Basic stops, turns, and backing
  • Introduction to cattle

Tune-Up & Problem Solving

30–60 daysCall for pricing

Got a horse that's gotten rusty, picked up a bad habit, or just needs a refresher? We'll figure out what's going on and fix it. We'll also tell you if the problem is the horse or the rider — honestly.

  • Assessment and honest evaluation
  • Targeted work on specific issues
  • Rider coaching and feedback
  • Progress updates throughout

Ranch Horse Development

90–120 daysCall for pricing

We develop horses for ranch work and cattle handling. If your horse has the instinct, we'll bring it out. If you're not sure, we'll evaluate them and give you an honest read on their potential.

  • Cattle exposure and sorting
  • Tracking and working cattle
  • Long working Days

How It Works

Simple and Straightforward

01

Call Us First

We talk before anything else. Tell us about your horse, what you're looking for, and what you've been dealing with. We'll ask questions and give you our honest read on whether we're the right fit.

02

Drop-Off & Assessment

When your horse arrives, we spend the first few days just watching and evaluating. We want to understand how they think before we start asking anything of them.

03

Consistent Daily Work

Your horse gets worked 6 days a week. We keep you updated on progress — the good and the bad. No surprises at pick-up.

04

Pick-Up & Handoff

When your horse is ready, we walk you through everything we did and show you how to keep the work going at home. You leave knowing what you've got.

Ready to Talk Training?

Give us a call and tell us about your horse. We'll be straight with you about what we can do and what it'll take.

Bar R Horses

A working ranch horse operation out of Texas. We buy, sell, and train horses with a foundation to go in any direction.

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