All Your Horse Problems Solved + Starting/Breaking
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| Business name: | Rhymestone Horses |
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| Location: |
Yaldhurst Christchurch City Canterbury |
| About: | Specialist in getting horses Safe, Respectful, Calm, and Quiet, without losing their trust in humans. |
| Services offered: | Horse Breaking/Starting, Problem Solving, Groundwork, Under Saddle, Coaching |
| Areas serviced: | South Island |
| Availability: | All year round |
Rhymestone Horses has come a long way since a back of a truck outfit three years ago. With purpose built facilities 9X9 meter yards a 16 meter and a 30 meter round yards and a brand new 60X20 meter arena for when it gets wet.
Care for your horse while at Rhymestone Horses, horses are kept either separate in their own day pen or in a herd while they stay. All horses are daily given their share of hay and grass with salt licks available at all times. All specialist foods you either drop off or we supply at an extra cost.
Three Guiding lines of doing business with Rhymestone Horses.
1. Honesty Form me honesty from you, Rhymestone Horses is a straight up outfit, black and white about everything, you can expect it from me I expect it from you.
2. Transparency of horse work done, Rhymestone horses loves you to be part of your horses training for as many of the training sessions as possible. You can be there for all sessions or you can be there for a few.
3. Knowing the plan for the horse after the work, Rhymestone Horses only wants one thing a good solid working plan for your horses after leaving the yard to keep yourself and your horses safe, calm and reliable.
The type of client that suits my style are a client that is after results, they are a client that has an open mind and they are clients that put the work in after the work has been done on their horse. They are often hard case, straight shooters and are often have an independent streak.
Clients that need not bother me would be ones that want a perfect horse without putting in the work after my work, they would be clients that don’t deal with the realities of a horse and they are clients that just day dream instead of working there horses. All horses want is a purpose in life.
Choosing the right trainer is simple. Find one you relate to and are agreeable to their methods.
Good luck finding your right trainer If you require any additional info contact me via email:
rhymestonehorses@gmail.com or phone 0223914292.
Care for your horse while at Rhymestone Horses, horses are kept either separate in their own day pen or in a herd while they stay. All horses are daily given their share of hay and grass with salt licks available at all times. All specialist foods you either drop off or we supply at an extra cost.
Three Guiding lines of doing business with Rhymestone Horses.
1. Honesty Form me honesty from you, Rhymestone Horses is a straight up outfit, black and white about everything, you can expect it from me I expect it from you.
2. Transparency of horse work done, Rhymestone horses loves you to be part of your horses training for as many of the training sessions as possible. You can be there for all sessions or you can be there for a few.
3. Knowing the plan for the horse after the work, Rhymestone Horses only wants one thing a good solid working plan for your horses after leaving the yard to keep yourself and your horses safe, calm and reliable.
The type of client that suits my style are a client that is after results, they are a client that has an open mind and they are clients that put the work in after the work has been done on their horse. They are often hard case, straight shooters and are often have an independent streak.
Clients that need not bother me would be ones that want a perfect horse without putting in the work after my work, they would be clients that don’t deal with the realities of a horse and they are clients that just day dream instead of working there horses. All horses want is a purpose in life.
Choosing the right trainer is simple. Find one you relate to and are agreeable to their methods.
Good luck finding your right trainer If you require any additional info contact me via email:
rhymestonehorses@gmail.com or phone 0223914292.
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We got Dan to help us with training a young clydie into harness. When I got my 2nd one we thought she would be ideal for riding and Dan was the man to train her. She is now beautifully mannered & easily managed & my 72yr old dad loves riding her every day. Dad was so impressed he sent "his boy" to Dan for "finishing school" & although it was only for a week he has come back more patient than before. Dan has a way with horses that few other people have & is great. We tell everyone. Recommend.
dieseldog5 (173 
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Mon 13 May
) Mon 13 May
NOT HAPPY AT ALL !!! reading these reviews above.contacted Dan to break in my horse.He suggested it would be better done on a trek he would be doing in late Nov from Gore to central.filming a rap video$400.00 per week x4 weeks.brought back to me with Dan more interested in the money being paid first before delivery.Paid..By the next day i had a broken finger and bad gash on my hand ..bucked off 2 weeks later sent a tx to Dan explaining all professional answer we didnt get on sell him
Daniel Urquhart: Well if there is some one that is after a good horse im more than happy to rehome this lad and do a couple weeks for free. He is a genuine lovley natured horse, full of character and has a real amazing attitude plus was more than willing to please. At he end of his time with me I had begginers riding this horse. Some please contact this lady and help her rehome her good horse. Thank you Daniel Urquhart. Phone 0210439340 more than willing to help Cheers
Dan has started 3 of our horses all have turned out quiet&laidback&a pleasure to be arround.Dan has a special gift&repore when breaking &training or re training horses ,the results&testimonials speak for themselves. Keep up the great work Dan,good luck on your ventures & take care Cheryl &Ian
holmleafarm (81 
) Sun 28 Oct
) Sun 28 Oct
Highly recommend Dan to anyone who needs a horse to be trained, I was amazed how a young newly broken in horse could be so calm, willing and enjoyable to ride. Thanks a million Dan.
sox.wilson (10 
) Sun 16 Sep
) Sun 16 Sep
The kids have just had their unbroken horse in for training. Dans manner with the horse and the kids was brilliant. I'm pretty sure the horse would now follow him anywhere (and possible the kids too) and I'm feeling equipped and confident to have the kids riding the horse now. Would highly recommend him to anyone!! Cant wait to start riding out with the kids now. Thanks Dan!
As an adult returning to riding but with huge fear factor (at 48 safety is paramount), & wanting desperately to get over my nervousness I contacted Dan having heard wonderful things about him. He spent just a few hours working with my horse & teaching me softening & desensitising work to do with my boy. He then suggested his assistant Jasmine would be ideal to help me work on my fears. Jas was FANTASTIC !!! 1 session on the ground with her & 2 rides out, and I'm now confidently riding out.
sharonspyve (42 ) Sat 28 Jul
) Sat 28 Jul
Dan is 1 in a million. Had him out to our 2 young horses. Within an hour he had them both handled, feet lifted, covers on. (being new my hubby and i had no idea what to do with our little babies - we searched the internet and straight away Dan stood out from the rest). Not only did he do all this, but showed my hubby what to do. Dan will be the only one we have working with our babies. Thanks Dan, see you again in about a mth. YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!! (Donna & Shoei)
Excellent experience from Dan. My 7 yr TB ex-racehorse had a little floating accident and hurt herself on the chains. Why would she want to go back on the float?! Dan started with gaining her respect and trust, then she was more than happy to do what he said. He had her for 1 wk and now she can float, and doesn't pull back, buck, rear, etc. But best of all, I was there for every session and now "I" can deal with her when she wants to challenge me or is scared of something new. Thanks so much!!!
Talking in depth to Dan about methods he used dealing with difficult horses I knew that he was the right person to break my tallented irish filly. Limited handling at the stud so he picked her up and the process begun. Now she has been one of his toughest breaks to date but with persistance and sensitivity he has produced a well rounded filly that is happy undersaddle. Watch out for Rockdon Tralee and Rockdon Rhymeston both broken by Dan and will be SJng and hunting SI wide. Bronwyn Lane
chestermain (118 ) Fri 03 Feb
) Fri 03 Feb
What Daniel does and achieves with horses is like breathing to him, but something that the rest of us can only aspire to. And he is as good with people; his laid back manner and way of working have both horse and owner at ease. Daniel explains and demonstrates techniques in a simple and clear way, enabling an easy growth in confidence and skill. Both horses and people come away improved and happier for their time at Rhymestone Horses. Thank you Daniel.
kowhaisinbloom (61 ) Mon 05 Dec
) Mon 05 Dec
I bought a horse in May and couldn't get it on the float. After trying many other trainers I was at wits end and thought he would never load. I was about to give up when a friend put me on to Dan. With in one week Dan had my horse loading himself and taught me everything I needed to know to get him on. I haven't had any troubles loading since and the horse will now be competing as a senior in SISJ champs. I have recommended Dan to everyone I know and I am very impressed with the work he did :)
took another horse to dan today to ride for us for the first time, had no worries about jumping on her after doing minimal ground work. Had her walk trot and canter on each lead with just the rope halter and lead rope. Was great to watch and explained what he was doing. fully recommended
Dan was AMAZING with my horse Guinness! He let me come out and watch every training session and explained every step. He taught me how to gain respect from my big pushy/ stubborn clydie x. He broke Guinness into saddle and i was very impressed with the finished product- he is really soft in the mouth and walk, trotts, canters and jumps after only 4 weeks of training with Dan. i would HIGHLY recomend Dan to anyone, thank you so much for your time i have learnt a lo! :)
Dan has done a wonderful job educating two of our home bred horses. When you have bred your own and have ensured that all their experiences are positive it is hard to let go and trust a trainer to complete the job. I put my trust in Dan and was rewarded by two safe, happy and willing horses. Dan was great to deal with, honest and very talented.
I sent my freshly broken horse to Dan after he developed a rearing problem, Dan was great with this cocky youngster who needed to be put in his place, he got his respect on the ground and taught him to go forward. Dan encouraged me to go see what he was doing and participate on the ground and riding, he gave me some solutions when things were'nt going to plan which has given me more confidence, thanks Dan will keep in touch.
Oh if only I were single, Dan is the perfect man, easy to talk too and a master at dealing with the horse. My horse was tense, nervy and waiting for things to go wrong, by the end of the day clinic she was beginning to soften and was following Dan around like a little lamb. Now I can catch her in the paddock, and we are both learning to trust each other by using the techniques that Dan showed us, She now treks with her head that low too the ground she almost falls over herself. Fully recommended
Dan helped me with my horse Millie.She was really arrogant, bucked, pushed all over me and wouldnt do anything she didnt want to do. He was kind,patiant & showed me how to gain respect from her on the ground and under saddle.He put alot of hard work into her.He spent alot of time teaching me techniques to get her to do what i wanted.When i got her back she was respectful of my space,didnt buck & just awesome.thanks heaps Dan i ended up with a horse that was kind,safe and willing to go further.
Dan's ability to get results is instant and easily remembered. My horse was not listening, was fidgeting, biting, and just been plan dangerous. Dan first showed me how to gain respect and trust from my horse in under an hour, then over a few lessons coached me how to get my horse soft to ride and handle. Now three weeks after Dan’s coaching. My horse is being ridden by my 10 year old Daughter.
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