young horse trainer school

With clinicians Linda allen, jose Alejos and Julie Winkel

september 2-7, 2025

The annual Maplewood Young Horse Trainer School, which benefits the Goodtoknow Horses 501(c)3, has now become a sought-after educational opportunity for people from all disciplines who seek to learn more about training young horses. From halter breaking foals to backing 3-year-olds to preparing sport horse prospects for the show ring, the school offers a variety of educational opportunities, both in the classroom and in the arenas, to expand your horsemanship and training knowledge.

Cost:

  • $1,500/per person non-riding participant

  • $2,500/per person riding participant*

  • $3,000/per person participant wishing to bring a horse for starting or remedial work**

Deposit: $500 - must be received before space will be reserved

Please visit the Goodtoknow Horses website to register and pay.

tentative schedule

 
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Tuesday- 8:30am - 5 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for registration, breakfast and introductions.

Participants break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.

10:30-noon - Group 1

Noon - Lunch and presentations

1 -2:30 p.m. - Group 2 

2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3

4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.

 
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Wednesday - 8:30 AM- 5 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.

Participants break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1

Noon - Lunch and presentations

1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2 

2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3

4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.

 

Thursday - 8:30 AM- 5 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.

Participants break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1

Noon - Lunch and presentations

1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2 

2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3

4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.

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FRIday - 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.

Participants gather together to work on trailer loading, halter breaking, longeing, free jumping and work with problem horses.

4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.

6:30 p.m. - BBQ at Maplewood

 

SATURday - 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.

Participants break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1

Noon - Lunch and presentations

1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2 

2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3

4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.

 

Sunday - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.

10 a.m. - noon - Presentation of the development of each horse through the week.

 Noon - Certificates presented and farewell

* - Applicants for riding participant are required to send a video (or link to YouTube channel) showing applicant riding one or more horses on the flat and schooling over fences at home, along with a resume of their riding backgrounds. Opportunities for these spots may be limited.

** - Applicants wishing to bring a horse should indicate age, breeding and level of training for horses already in work. Spots may be limited for horses brought in for YHTS. In the case of a participant bringing a horse, an additional person (owner, trainer, spouse, etc.) may attend for a reduced fee of $750. Fee for an additional horse with the same participant is $1,000.

Travel Information:

 

Young horse trainer school registration form

Please click here to visit the Goodtoknow Horses website to register and pay.