Horse Training

"To change your horse, you must first change yourself"

WNY's #1 Natural Horsemanship Training Program

Down on the ranch we offer a natural horsemanship training program. Every horse that begins training is worked from the Ground_Up, focusing on a good foundation of skills. Our trainer's break horses out, desensitize and sensory train, tune-up, provide deluxe trail horse training, and finish horses off with a different variety of skills depending on demand. Mangold Ranch trainers keep horse owners educated every step of the way. Included in the training program is a 1 hour lesson each week with the horse and owner. Trainers focus on balancing the relationship between the horse and owner through the training process.

Mangold Ranch Versatility is known for breaking and training UN-RULY horses. Please don't hesitate to call if you own a dangerous or unruly horse. Mangold Ranch specializes in helping riders find a confidence again from the Ground UP. Our focus is to teach a quality set of skills to the horses and riders ensuring they mend a safe and healthy relationship. Become your horses benevolent leader and gain a set of skills that your proud of. Once you become part of the ranch team, you will realize there is no where else quite like it. Our facility is heart warming and filled with wonderful people who help each other and enjoy practicing good quality horsemanship. We have had great success and would love to share it with you.

Mangold Ranch Versatility specializes in training for Gaited Horse Breeds! Megan Mangold works closely with an internationally known gaited horse trainer, Gary Lane.

*Specialize in Mounted Patrol Horse Training and Desensitization

"Proper training will keep you and your horse safe and prepared while on duty"

*If you a are a TRAIL HORSE Enthusiast, We have a program that is DESIGNED just for you!

*The Mangold Ranch works closely with Alfred University Collegiate Equine Program. Uncle Stephen Shank is the Equine Director at the college that runs and coaches the IEA and IHSA programs. Stephen Shank is also an AQHA judge that travels all over the country judging shows. The Mangold's highly support Alfred University's Equine Program.

Mark Mangold is the natural horsemanship master trainer that has taught his children how to understand horsemanship from the ground_UP. Thanks to him, we are able to spread these great techniques! #Generations

OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH A SET OF SKILLS THAT KEEP RIDERS SAFE FROM THE GROUND UP!

Learn with us "Down on the Ranch"

30-60-90 + Days of Training Offered

Cost: $1000 Every 30 Days

The foundation of skills learned in our Training Program:

Gaining Proper Respect/Trust
Ground Tie
Free Lounging
Line Lounging
Proper Leading
The Join Up
Round Pen Drills
Flexibility
Sensory
De-Sensitization
Ground Driving
Saddle & Unsaddle
Sacking Out
Ponying
Farrier Ready
Trailering
Bathing
Quality Riding Foundation Skills
Walk/Trot/Canter Transitions
A Good Woah Is A Must!
Proper Saddle Fit
Proper Bitting

The list keeps on going.. Depending on the needs and level of experience between you and your horse!

Some of the horses we have trained specifically for:

* TRAIL HORSE DELUXE's
Children Safe-Lesson Horses
Ranch Versatility Horses
Reining Horses
Deluxe Trail Horses
Gaited Trail Horses
Gaited Dressage Horses
Hunter Under Saddle Horses
All-Around Horses
Western Pleasure Horses
Mounted Patrol Horses
Parade/Pony Ride Horses
Youth Barrell Horses
4-H Horses/Youth Show Horses
Ranch-Cow Horses
Endurance Horses
Western Dressage Horses
Cutting Horses
All Around Horses Family Horses

What is Natural Horsemanship Training?

Mangold Ranch style Natural Horsemanship Training:

A connection between horse and rider built on a foundation of skills from the Ground_UP. The foundation of skills between the team are focused on how riders learn to communicate with the horse and understand the body language as if the horse was talking to another horse. Once a rider learns how to communicate to the horse correctly a relationship can be built through trust and respect with activities that teach the horse a good work ethic, to enhance willingness, and to stay properly disciplined. Mangold Ranch has a great program that teaches horses and riders how to understand each other and how to earn a good foundation of skills between each other. Proper ground work teaches riders good timing with their actions, horses learn to do what your asking through the release of pressure... good timing and a quality understanding of horsemanship takes years to develop, there are no short cuts to a successful partnership. If your someone looking to have the full partnership with your horse, Mangold Ranch has the program to offer you.

Our ranch is all about trail riders and ranch hands that want to learn how to do everything and anything off the back of your horse safely. Its easy for us to train the horse, the riders have to be just as committed to learn and grow “Down on the Ranch”.