HORSE TRAINING AND RIDER COACHING
Ken specializes in helping "problem horses" and their owners who
care. He also takes the important lessons these horses teach him
and applies them to starting colts so they won't become problem
horses.
Coaching is part of the training so riders have a better
understanding of what their equine partners have learned.
Coaching can also be provided to boarders or on a haul in basis.
One on one or small groups.
Ken's style is different from most - he helps people understand the
anatomy and basic psychology of their horses so they can learn
why their horses do what they do.
We do not have a 'normal' lesson program as there are many such
facilities in the Edmonton area. Our focus is helping people who
want to know more than just how to go around an arena. We do
have a few horses that can be used to help riders begin their
equine experience or experience some coaching when hauling is
temporarily a difficulty.
All breeds, discipines and ages of horses accepted, but be
prepared to have your current way of thinking about controlling your
horse questioned and challenged. It doesn't mean what you
already know is wrong, just that perhaps you have never really had
to think about it before.
care. He also takes the important lessons these horses teach him
and applies them to starting colts so they won't become problem
horses.
Coaching is part of the training so riders have a better
understanding of what their equine partners have learned.
Coaching can also be provided to boarders or on a haul in basis.
One on one or small groups.
Ken's style is different from most - he helps people understand the
anatomy and basic psychology of their horses so they can learn
why their horses do what they do.
We do not have a 'normal' lesson program as there are many such
facilities in the Edmonton area. Our focus is helping people who
want to know more than just how to go around an arena. We do
have a few horses that can be used to help riders begin their
equine experience or experience some coaching when hauling is
temporarily a difficulty.
All breeds, discipines and ages of horses accepted, but be
prepared to have your current way of thinking about controlling your
horse questioned and challenged. It doesn't mean what you
already know is wrong, just that perhaps you have never really had
to think about it before.
Outdoor board only. Indoor riding arena. 2 outdoor riding arenas.
Access to over 200 acres of undeveloped land for trail riding. Short
term board available for vacations.
Haul in occasional arena use is also available by appointment only.
Access to over 200 acres of undeveloped land for trail riding. Short
term board available for vacations.
Haul in occasional arena use is also available by appointment only.
Paints, pintos, quarter horses, part-arabs, warmbloods and grades are all available. Other
breeds on occasion. From weanlings to experienced.
We have an unusually generous trial arrangement, to ensure our horses are well matched.
breeds on occasion. From weanlings to experienced.
We have an unusually generous trial arrangement, to ensure our horses are well matched.
2010-06
Two more high-point performances by RDK
Allredebehindbars (Bea) at the second Cooking
Lake Saddle Club show and the second Still
Meadows Ranch open show.
RDK Allredebehindbars receives her APHA PAC
Certificates of Achievement in Western Pleasure
and Equitation
2010-05
Another high-point performance by RDK
Allredebehindbars (Bea) at the Still Meadows
Ranch open show and reserve high-point
Canadian Pinto in Olds
A great trip to Horse Creek Ranch in Fort
Assiniboine with ATRA and the Cooking Lake
Saddle club, complete with snow, rain and sun all
in the same weekend.
More foals:
A solid dun colt by RDK Chex N Dun and a lovely
bay warmblood filly by Portland L
2010-04
First show of the season - Cooking Lake Saddle
Club members only show - RDK Allredebehindbars
(Bea) is High-Point for the Jack Benny rider group.
Dave Elliott clinic well attended and lots learned
Rafter Showmanship and trail cllinic was busy and
fun for Cooking Lake Saddle Club members
New foals arriving:
A loud sorrel overo filly by Whata Lethal Weapon
and a loud bay overo filly by Red E Impression
2010-01-27
Pinto Horse Association of America OCAP awards
earned in 2009:
RDK Major Minx (Annabelle) - Certificate of Ability in
Halter
RDK Sacred Indianna (Indy) - Certificate of Merit in
Halter
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) - Certificates of Merit
in Halter, Trail, English Pleasure, Sixth Overall
Open High Point
Fancys Lil Gem - 1st Overall High Point Reining
2009-12-07
Cooking Lake Saddle Club 2009 Annual Awards
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) is
High Point Jack Benny Performance
RDK Kiara Rain is
High Point Junior Performance
High Point Senior Gymkhana
2009-11-01
Dave Elliott Horse Anatomy and Bitting clinic
confirmed for second weekend in April 2010.
That's April 9 - 11, 2010!!
2009-10-31
Canadian Pinto Horse Association
2009 Annual Awards
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) is:
High Point Halter Mare
High Point Open Show Horse
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) receives Canadian
Pinto Certificates of Ability in Halter and Western
Pleasure
Two more high-point performances by RDK
Allredebehindbars (Bea) at the second Cooking
Lake Saddle Club show and the second Still
Meadows Ranch open show.
RDK Allredebehindbars receives her APHA PAC
Certificates of Achievement in Western Pleasure
and Equitation
2010-05
Another high-point performance by RDK
Allredebehindbars (Bea) at the Still Meadows
Ranch open show and reserve high-point
Canadian Pinto in Olds
A great trip to Horse Creek Ranch in Fort
Assiniboine with ATRA and the Cooking Lake
Saddle club, complete with snow, rain and sun all
in the same weekend.
More foals:
A solid dun colt by RDK Chex N Dun and a lovely
bay warmblood filly by Portland L
2010-04
First show of the season - Cooking Lake Saddle
Club members only show - RDK Allredebehindbars
(Bea) is High-Point for the Jack Benny rider group.
Dave Elliott clinic well attended and lots learned
Rafter Showmanship and trail cllinic was busy and
fun for Cooking Lake Saddle Club members
New foals arriving:
A loud sorrel overo filly by Whata Lethal Weapon
and a loud bay overo filly by Red E Impression
2010-01-27
Pinto Horse Association of America OCAP awards
earned in 2009:
RDK Major Minx (Annabelle) - Certificate of Ability in
Halter
RDK Sacred Indianna (Indy) - Certificate of Merit in
Halter
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) - Certificates of Merit
in Halter, Trail, English Pleasure, Sixth Overall
Open High Point
Fancys Lil Gem - 1st Overall High Point Reining
2009-12-07
Cooking Lake Saddle Club 2009 Annual Awards
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) is
High Point Jack Benny Performance
RDK Kiara Rain is
High Point Junior Performance
High Point Senior Gymkhana
2009-11-01
Dave Elliott Horse Anatomy and Bitting clinic
confirmed for second weekend in April 2010.
That's April 9 - 11, 2010!!
2009-10-31
Canadian Pinto Horse Association
2009 Annual Awards
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) is:
High Point Halter Mare
High Point Open Show Horse
RDK Allredebehindbars (Bea) receives Canadian
Pinto Certificates of Ability in Halter and Western
Pleasure
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SERVICES & NEWS
Several times through the year we host a variety of clinics:- horse anatomy, techniques in
bitting, reining, english horsemanship, western horsemanship, trail tactics, trailer loading,
osteopathy, groundwork and others as suggested by need.
Ken will also come to your facility for a clinic or to judge your event.
bitting, reining, english horsemanship, western horsemanship, trail tactics, trailer loading,
osteopathy, groundwork and others as suggested by need.
Ken will also come to your facility for a clinic or to judge your event.
TRAILER LOADING ASSISTANCE AND/OR HORSE HAULING
Ken will come to your facility to help your horse learn to load into and out of your trailer and help
you understand the safest way to make that happen without a fight.
Hauling services can be provided. Ken does a fair amount of hauling for the local veterinary
clinics and other local hauls for individuals or groups.
you understand the safest way to make that happen without a fight.
Hauling services can be provided. Ken does a fair amount of hauling for the local veterinary
clinics and other local hauls for individuals or groups.
PRE-PURCHASE ASSISTANCE
Ken will help you evaluate what type of horse you should be looking for and can come with you
to have a look at your prospects.
to have a look at your prospects.
3 outstanding stallions to choose from, all with foals on the ground to have a look at.
Do you have a stallion you would like someone else to manage for you? Ken has an excellent
touch with stallions, and conception rate is very high. All outside horses are given the same
care as if they belonged to us personally.
Do you have a stallion you would like someone else to manage for you? Ken has an excellent
touch with stallions, and conception rate is very high. All outside horses are given the same
care as if they belonged to us personally.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Would you like to spend some time just handling horses?
We can always use help with
Get your horse fix without the expense or responsibility of owning a horse.
We can always use help with
- picture taking or videoing
- grooming
- handling foals
- preparing for shows (bathing, clipping, etc.)
- and even coming to help show at halter or halter showmanship
Get your horse fix without the expense or responsibility of owning a horse.
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Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Ken and Kerri-Lee Schmuland
Mailing address:
Box 11, Site 475, RR #4,
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4
Web presence:
www.rafterdiamondk.com
horses@rafterdiamondk.com
Facebook group - Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Telephone contact:
Home: 780-449-0749
Fax: 780-449-0761
Ken cell: 780-915-3026
Kerri-Lee cell: 780-915-3027
Tamara cell: 780-221-3028
Ken and Kerri-Lee Schmuland
Mailing address:
Box 11, Site 475, RR #4,
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4
Web presence:
www.rafterdiamondk.com
horses@rafterdiamondk.com
Facebook group - Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Telephone contact:
Home: 780-449-0749
Fax: 780-449-0761
Ken cell: 780-915-3026
Kerri-Lee cell: 780-915-3027
Tamara cell: 780-221-3028
Physical location and courier delivery address:
50542 Range Road 225,
New Sarepta AB T0M 3G0
We are in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada
20 minutes southeast of Edmonton, Alberta
15 minutes south of Sherwood Park, Alberta
12 minutes east of Beaumont, Alberta
30 minutes northeast of Leduc, Alberta
5 minutes west of Northern Bear Golf Course
50542 Range Road 225,
New Sarepta AB T0M 3G0
We are in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada
20 minutes southeast of Edmonton, Alberta
15 minutes south of Sherwood Park, Alberta
12 minutes east of Beaumont, Alberta
30 minutes northeast of Leduc, Alberta
5 minutes west of Northern Bear Golf Course
PRODUCTS, BOOKS, DVD's for sale
- rope halters, leads, mecarte reins, slobber straps
- leather belts, show blanket accents
- grooming tools and products
- slinkies, blankets, hoods, neck sweats
- Books, DVD's
- dewormers