Laura Mercer
Equine Trainer Extraordinaire
Love &
Compassion
No matter how naughty your horse might seem, I treat every single one of them with empathy and compassion. I do not believe in any harsh training methods. Your best partner is a willing one.
Equine Trainer Extraordinaire
Laura Mercer
A Lifetime of
Experience
I've been falling off of ponies since I was 5. I've been training horses since I was 16. I have trained hundreds and hundreds of horses. I have seen it all and know how to help whatever problem your horse may have.
Equine Trainer Extraordinaire
Laura Mercer
I Deliver
Results
It's no good if I can ride your horse - YOU need to be able to ride your horse! My training packages include my time with your horse and time with me coaching you and your horse. I'm not successful unless I make your partnership with your horse successful!
Your Perfect Horse is Waiting for You!
Find the right partner to accomplish your dreams!
With my training protocol, I can help you find the horse that will be a perfect match or I can help make the horse you already love into the right partner!
After working with hundreds of horses, I can help you identify what's important, help you articulate your goals, and make sure you have someone appropriate for your interests, your personality, and your lifestyle.
Every horse is a unique personality, and so is every human. Through my experience, I have become the ultimate Match.com for riders!
My Training Protocol
I'm here to solve your equine problems!
Groundwork & Trust
Build the foundation for a happy & bonded partner.
I've participated in over 10 Mustang Makeovers. Taking a wild, untouched horse and building the trust required to ride them is an amazing process. Groundwork is key to building the relationship you want with any horse.
Careful Exposure
Help the Horse Grow with Confidence
Kicking and force are rarely long-term solutions for horses lacking confidence. I am always working to build the horse's confidence which means allowing them time to explore and feel safe in any circumstance. Each horse is given exposure to many different situations and helped to understand how not to be nervous in the face of new stimuli.
Confidence = Results
Your New Horse Can do Anything!
With the right foundation, your horse is primed to learn and accomplish their full potential. You get a horse who can hack out, jump small obstacles and do basic dressage. Now you can help them grow and shine in any direction you choose!
4 Reasons to Buy from Me
With the right foundation, your horse is primed to learn and accomplish their full potential. You get a horse who can hack out, jump small obstacles and do basic dressage. Now you can help them grow and shine in any direction you choose!
My Philosophy
The most reliable and hard-working horses are those who have been able to learn from their own perspective.
my training
I train every horse from the bottom up with respect and from a horse-centric view. I make every horse a well-rounded citizen, ready to tackle any goal put before them.
Fully Vetted
Every horse is fully vetted before I take them on and I always share the results with you.
every sale guaranteed
Every horse has a forever home with me, no matter what the circumstances.
Sale Horses
Price Range B
Marvellous Marvin
2017 Thoroughbred
Marvin is a perfect eventing horse - brave, sensible, a hard worker and has big movements to score high in the dressage ring. He is calm enough to be suitable for a beginner, he doesn't rush fences and keeps a steady pace no matter what the environment is.
Has done well off-site and is an easy-keeper.
Price Range A
Junco
2018 Thoroughbred Gelding
Junco raced for 2 seasons and has been off the track for 18 months. He has an easy lopey canter and stays steady before fences.
Junco enjoys being out of the ring and would make an excellent fox hunter.
Easy-going and responsive.
Price Range A
Flight of Fire
2016 Friesian-Thoroughbred Cross
Hot Pants has been doing training level dressage and is ready for much more! His previous owner had problems with him wanting to move forward but after 6 months of osteopathy and massage, he has built up solid muscling and is ready for first level and beyond. The Friesian line in him gives him lofty movements and big air time.
A good sport with excellent ground manners, Hot Pants enjoys jumping and hacking out.
Price Range A
Sally
2005 Mustang
Sally was taken off the Bureau of Land Management and retrained in 2015 and has been used as a child's pony ever since. She is 100% calm under pressure and has a loving and generous spirit.
She has traveled to many jumper shows and is a true champ off site.
Currently jumping 2'4", suitable for the most basic beginner.
Price Range B
Angora
2010 Hanoverian Cross
Angora had a suspensory injury in 2019 and was put on field rest for 18 months. Since that time, she has proven sound even at more demanding work and is back to schooling First Level and jumping Novice eventing courses.
Great personality! Easy to handle.
Sales
When You Buy From Me
You Get it All!
01/
Trained : Well-Rounded, Good Citizens
Every horse has been exposed to a range of training and is ready to start in whichever discipline you choose.
02/
Fully Vetted : Look at X-Rays & Vet Report
I fully vet every horse we take on for sale!
03/
Guaranteed : We Take Back Anyone
I will take back anyone that doesn’t work out. I guarantee forever homes for every horse who walks through my barn.
