Stallions

The Right Stuff

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GETTING STARTED
SPECIFICS!

ABOUT OUR LESSONS AND TRAINERS

We at Callegari believe that we have an excellent team of Equine Professionals with a vast amount of accumulated knowledge,
and great accreditations. We do not let kids teach kids at our facility or folks who are mere beginners themselves. Anyone can go
and get a "quicky certification" but that is not enough for us. We prefer "accomplishments".

Our training philosophy : Provide an environment for many different types of Equestrian sports.
We encourage people to increase their breadth, and scope, of equine knowledge, so that they become better
horseman, and their mounts better horses! If all you ever do is one thing, one way, with one trainer, you may
never experience all the Equine world has to offer! And there is so much to learn!!!!
Don't assume! - When we needed our Stallion Xtreme trained for riding we stepped out of our comfort zone and into
the area of reining. By keeping an open mind I have learned that this skill set embraces many of the principles that I
found so import. The initial training for reining does an excellent job of putting a strong controlled foundation on our
horses. One that is based upon riding off of the leg and not hand. Notice that their reins are always hanging loose. We
want stallions that are light in the bridle and easy to transition into English. I feel comfortable that he will respect my
commands when I ride him in an English bridle. Because I do not want a stallion that is constantly pulling on me!
Our lesson philosophy : Provide well rounded trainers that have a good breadth of knowledge. Having
trainers with various disciplines enables us to make sure that we can set up the rider with a trainer that they can trust. If
for some reason the student does not "click" with the rider then there is bound to be a trainer that will!
DONT BE HELD HOSTAGE AT YOUR Favorite Facility!
You are not STUCK with the same trainer. By having more than one trainer at a barn, not only means that there is a lot
to learn, but it means that you are in control. You have the right to learn many different approaches. Its your money! So
try other trainers. Try different skills sets. And don't feel like you need to leave our Club! Just switch your day
and you will never see that person again! So no intimidation, by either the trainer, or anyone else at our
Club!

HOW DO WE TEACH LESSONS - WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED

We use a centered riding methodology approach. Basic buildings blocks. Which emphasize good techniques which can
be applied across the board no matter which discipline you want to go into. You don't have to be a body builder to ride.
We have first time riders that are in their 60s all the way down to a 3yr old! So do not be shy to "Join the Club"!
We do very advance to beginner, and even what we call "hug and grooms" for little munchkins.
You will need to wear comfortable stretchy pants.
A pair of heeled shoes or boots. The heel helps keep the riders foot in the stirrup.
We have helmets or you can bring one of your own.
We provide all tack and horses unless you have your own. Yes we allow haul - ins.
We prefer that you book a series of 4-5 lessons with your check. This holds the time spot for the trainer, your horse and
tack. Trainers do not like to be sitting out there not getting paid. This is why individual lessons are not encouraged.
Prime time spots are hard to get so book early and don't miss your lessons so we don't give your spot to someone else.

TRAINERS AT THE CLUB

Callegari has many different trainers at the Club that teach on various different days. After hearing a good background
from yourself we will match you up with an initial trainer. If you don't click or feel that you need a different skillset - just let us
know!

In the Callegari Program there are 5-6 Trainers that we use. We think they make a great Callegari team! If showing is what
you desire - they can take you to the Top! Or help you to enjoy yourself and progress on an individual level. Some are more
than happy to help problem shoot your horse or teach you in the field. Callegari also has several Coaches that substitute
at times.

We do not let anyone else train at our barn! For any trainer to do so is illegal and solicitation. You will not be bothered in our
barn.

Hannahlara Langston

We have seen Hana riding way back when Callegari first started showing on the circuit. Her
background is such that she has rode under Connie Presnell's direction for years. Now
she rides Connie's clients' horses because Connie can no longer ride herself. Do not let
Hana's baby girl looks fool you! This married lady is older than she looks and can handle
some big power house style horses!!

Hana rides English Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Park, Hunter Pleasure
and Western Pleasure. She may also have a few other tricks up her sleeve!

She trains horses and gives lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays out at the Club. She
gives beginner to advanced and has adult and youngster riders. She has some women
whose "sole goal" for riding was to be able to ride in the famous Salt Grass Trail ride held
once a year. She helped these folks achieve their goals - Learn how to relax. And learn
how to make their mounts relax. They were very pleased.

Some of the Callegari Riding Club members
were excited to watch Hana take the Championship
in Country English Pleasure on March 12th 2008
at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
But we have seen her win many times!

Tracey Smith

Tracy Smith is a native Houstonian who grew up in the mid - "too long ago to mention" 70's - showing at local schooling and rated shows with Dan
and Burnis Foy. After taking time off for Texas A&M - she started showing again as an adult. She was guided over the years by Karen Bonney,
Pam Hunt and Patricia Richard. Tracy began teaching in 1997 and acquired her own facility. As the owner of Top Forty Farm she coached several
riders to many Year End Titles with local and state Hunter Jumper organizations.

After getting out of her own barn, and acquiring opportunities to train and teach for other barns, she says, that she has discovered her "niche" and
loves "just teaching and riding again". In this manner, she gets to focus on the people she loves to be with and not the issues which consume
time unrelated to creating her next future Champions.

As a natural "organizer type of personality" she loves to set up fun days, horse shows, day trips and summer camps. A true believer in "everyone
should have a chance to ride" - she loves starting little kiddos and anyone else who is "young at heart" or who loves horses. Tracy enjoys a fun,
family type, environment that encourages riders to also become the "horse people" of tomorrow.

Callegari thinks that Tracey fits right in at our Club because she has excellent credentials and yet is laid back enough to have fun with horses. She
enjoys all types of riding and that is what Callegari is all about. But even more important Tracey is here to play on our team!

Alisija Granger

Callegari is proud to announce that we now offer the skillset of Alisija at our stable. She was brought in solely to train
our own herd of million dollar babies - or their Daddys you could say!! However since then she has started training
boarder's horses and also providing lessons. On any given day you will usually see Alisija out riding and conditioning
our Stallions so that they maintain their stature in the Arabian World. Due to Alisija's various abilities, and our stallions'
athleticness, we are also fortunate to be able to expand outside of the Arabian World and into areas typical of other
breeds.

Alisija has a very impressive resume. She learned to ride overseas where the classical principals are taught with
utmost scrutiny. So no matter what style she has to ride for a particular horse it is always done with a gracefulness,
and means of communication, that are seamless to watching eyes. She has been fortunate to ride in Europe, the
Middle East, and the United States. In 1993, 94, and 95 she represented her Country Lithuania as a Junior Rider in
International Show Jumping. Since 2002 she has continued to represent the Equestrian Team in Endurance.

Here in the US she has worked for many top barns training, riding, and showing their horses. She has been exposed
across the board to Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure and Equitation, English Pleasure, Country English,
Endurance, Halter, Jumping and Dressage.

Callegari likes the fact that Alisija has a very broad background because that means we can take several different
approaches and directions to the training of our horses. Since we really do not want to compete against ourselves
this is important. What this means is that we can send 1 stallion in a particular direction, and the other stallion into
something different. We just love her versatility and agreeable attitude of trying different things.

KAREN RENTZ

Karen Rentz is a lady whom we met last year when we needed to aquire a judge for our Fall Horse Show 2009. She was referred by some good
riders as a trainer who may be able to judge for us. After inquiring I found that her background is extensive and so she fit right in. Anyone who has
to judge one of our crazy Horse Shows needs to be diverse. Just like Club Callegari! They also need to have a fun spirit and enjoy the entire horse
kingdom. After working with Karen the day of the Big Show we found that she would make a great fit at Callegari as a Trainer.

We had received numerous inquiries from our Boarders to have a high level Callegari Dressage resource available at the Club. And we were
pretty sure we had found the match.

Karen started riding at age 6 in the western disciplines up in Canada. Later she became involved in the English disciplines with the famous
Spruce Meadows Jumpers. But Karen's main passion is Dressage. She has been involved in Dressage since 1987 when she purchased her first
2 Trakehners. She was extremely fortunate to study under some of the great instructors, such as Stephen Peters, Betsy Steiner, and Jane Savoy,
and display her skills on Grand Prix level horses. She has trained and ridden numerous mounts to many Championships.

She likes to focus on training in the core fundamentals, which are needed to build upon, and create the skills to excel at the higher level events. Let
her school you to the higher level maneuvers. Karen currently trains at Grand Oaks and will also be instructing for our Club!