[amzngallison]

So I decided to come to the dark side (I ride predominantly western and own AQHA and APHA) and I'm buying a TB mare. She is trained for both western and english and I'd like to be able to do some shows with her. However, my english needs some work and I need to find a trainer to haul in to lessons with. I'm a vet student so during the semester I don't have much time available except maybe 1-2 times a month to haul in for one hour lessons. So I need someone who will be able to be like "work on X, fix Y" so that I can work on those things when I'm riding at home. I would love some trainer suggestions as I am totally clueless on trainers in the english world.

And because I'm wicked excited about this mare here are a few pictures of her from the seller:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...09750511_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto..._1302840_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...31188815_n.jpg

[gold2012]

Call Janet Marden. She is a local vet and can connect you up.

[amzngallison]

Thank you!

[Jo]

Wowza - I love your new girl! Janet's place is Leaning Oaks. I have a couple of friends who rode/ride there and all have great things to say about it.

[amzngallison]

Thanks Jo! I'm super excited about her, she's the first horse I'll have ever owned that is actually a predominantly english horse and will have been trained to go over jumps. All my current horses just kind of do it because I ask them to but they aren't excited about jumping, they would rather do trail rides or work with cows so this should be a fun new adventure for me.

[pheasantknoll]

I think Denali Sport Horses (sarah denham) is near you.

[eventer80]

Amanda Merritt is training out of Janet's barn and she is awesome!

I think Sarah does mainly dressage, but she is wonderful as well.

Laura Welsh does a great job too!

It's gonna be hard to decide!

[amzngallison]

Thank you everyone!

[afox2332]

Gig 'em, Aggies!

[TexasAggieEventer]

Gig 'em, Aggies!

I second that! Gig 'em Aggies! Whoop!

[amzngallison]

Gig 'em, Aggies!

WHOOP!

[jackalini]

Howdy Gig'Em Whoop and stuff. (Class of 2004) Manziel for Heisman!

Oh yes...the topic at hand...highly recommend Broadway Eventing / Laura Welsh and Denali Sporthorses / Sarah Denham. Both wonderful horsewomen.

[eventer80]

HeISmanziel!

[amzngallison]

Thanks jackalini! It seems that everyone is suggesting the same few trainers over and over again so I'll go and meet them all and see who fits my needs best :-)