Laughing Horse Training

SOME THOUGHTS ON LAUGHING HORSE TRAINING

Training the Laughing Horse Way

Clients say that Noel excels in working with young horses, and giving them a solid foundation that promotes excellence in any future discipline. 

Progressing in gentle, logical steps, the horses love to learn, and the knowledge and training methodology are easy to transfer to their owners. 

Noel's experience in a wide variety of horse activities and horse management means that she has insight into many of the special needs and the unique challenges involved in a diverse array of equestrian disciplines.

"Thanks to the many inspirational horsemen and horsewomen who   have helped and influenced me throughout my life with horses." -- C.S. Noel

 Captain John Franks - John Franks Riding Academy:  Captain Franks was a traditional old world horseman who learned his craft in the legendary Hungarian cavalry.  He escaped from the Nazi's, and came to America by boat with nothing to his name except his little pony Coco.  He built up a riding school with a barn that was home to scores of pleasure and show horses as well as dozens of treasured school horses.  Over the decades he taught hundreds of school kids how to ride hunter-jumpers.  His life was dedicated to passing his knowledge on to future generations.

Gertrude Hendrix - Polycreek Farm:  Miss Hendrix is 102 now, and bred & trained Saddlebred riding and driving horses during the heyday of Saddleseat competition in the midwest during the 1930's and 40's.  She is an inspirational teacher, who shared the lore of breeding, training, riding, and driving, as well as a vast knowledge of animal husbandry and farm management techniques.

Joe & Marilyn Tacker:  Joe is a both a fine horseman and an International Dog Show judge.  His affinity for animals is infectious, and is mirrored by his wife, Marilyn.  Their friendship and mentoring opened doors into the dressage and driving world.

Mary Wiltse:  A multi-dimensional horsewoman, Mary has successfully pursued excellence in equestrianism throughout her career with widely ranging types of horses and activities.  Sharing daily rides with Mary across the years, in the arena and over hill and dale, is what riding is all about.

All the many world-class Managers, Trainers & Clinicians - Pebble Beach Equestrian Center:  Through the decades, PBEC has been an epicenter of talent including horseworld legends, Dick & Sheila Collins, Jeff Moore, Rodney Schriver, Gene & Tish Lewis, Cindy Austin, Trudy Exton, Derek & Bea di Grazia.  Together they perpetuated a facility that provided a smorgasbord of opportunity and learning in a multitude of disciplines including Hunter/Jumper, Three Day Eventing, Dressage, and Driving.  Tim Postel continues this fine tradition at Pebble Beach today.

Charles de Kunnfy & Richard Williams:  There are no finer teachers for the education of a rider in the classical dressage tradition.

Kay Hitch:  Kay's approach to horses and riders is both intuitive and down to earth at the same time, an invaluable asset to the many hunter/jumper, 3-Day and hunt club riders she trains.  She's brilliant at leading her students to understand how to use their personal strengths to give their horses the comfort and security they need to perform at their best.

Raye & Sharon Lochert - Raye Lochert Horsemanship:  The talent and generousity of Raye and Sharon knows no bounds.  Raye's skill and timing make him an unparalleled trainer for both the horse and rider.  His step-by-step lessons and clinics, using conditioned response training techniques, open up whole new insights into working with horses.