Binx Arabians 2013 foals

Halter breaking and desensitizing a 3 week old filly, She is a real sweetheart and a bit shy.

Majosa Danton

A grandson of Seattle Slew, 18 years old at 17HH. A dear friend I miss dearly.

Binx Arabians bay filly

Playing with Mel's filly, she loves hide and seek! A little play before some work, halter breaking and leading

Colts ready for work

Young, old, green and everything in between!

We welcome Autumn's Pistol Annie

Born 10/8/2012 - Miss Joy has a beautiful filly!!

Youngsters and Larry

The kids, Micah and Autumn 3 and 7 month old Morgan foals, are having a chat with their play pal Larry, a one year old Boxer.

Kustom Abraham Oak - May 2012

Practicing our gates, He does them beautifully!

Kody & Starr <3

The brothers morning ritual before work sessions. They love to groom. Kody is 6 years old and quite a bit smaller than Starr, who at 4 is much stockier and is expected to fill out. Both PMU babies from North Dakota, were rescued at 6 and 4 months old. After Starr leaves the Colt Starter program he will be trained and shown in Dressage for a few years. Kody came for some emotional therapy and to have fun on the trails.

Nancy and Rio

Nancy and Rio are endurance racers. Rio is a young Arabian with a behavior issue. He would bully his owner, and everyone that handled him. It became very dangerous during a race, when he kicked at a vet during the check up. He and Nancy have done their homework and have had two successful races this year! Congratulations Nancy!!

Buddha and Katie - May 2012

Buddha, a 5 year old Connemara cross, and his owner Katie, an Eventer, have ended their 60 day session with a two hour trail ride crossing rivers, ignoring lots of bugs, and leading the way!

Kit Kat For Sale

This gray four year old quarter horse mare is so much fun to ride! She's willing and easy to ride; the first time I sat on her I didn't believe her trainers when they told me she was so young. She does anything you ask! Trail riding, sorting and cutting cattle, jumping, and dressage.

Selle Francias - Sold

Clearly a 4 year old, at 16HH by Galatios x Slew Along. Congratulations Joan Russo!

Starr - May 2012

Starr, a Percheron thoroughbred cross 4 years old at 16HH. A PMU baby, At his first Dressage show :)

Abraham - June 2012

In The Colt Starter program, horses are taught to be responsible and well behaved. Abraham is showing off.

Joy - March 2011

Joy is showing off her natural jumping ability. She has been bred to Quitude Empire and is going to foal any day now!! Once the foal is weened, Joy will be for sale in the Spring.

Blue Spruce Intrigue - 2009

Boogie - as a 3 year old. He was a young 6 year old Lippitt Morgan stallion, that Wilhelmina took on as a project. He played a big part in developing The Colt Starter program.

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Welcome to The Colt StarterSM website!

The Colt Starter natural horse training method comes from equine psychology with common sense communication techniques. Our goal is to create a sound foundation for every young horse – whether destined to be a Grand Prix jumper or trail mount. Better communication between horse and rider through basic exercises is a key to help the horse be a more respectful, enjoyable mount.  We want all horse owners at all experience levels,  and other specialized trainers that may later work with the horse, to have successful harmonious partnerships, without force. Our goal is to help horses and owners enjoy their time together, and achieve the owners’ objectives.

One of the results from The Colt Starter training method, is that your horse learns confidence and respect by learning to work with humans, to do what you ask – when you ask. Your horse will be quieter, more obedient, and confident in himself and you, as the handler/rider.

High quality show and competition horses need the proper foundation - the "right start" for colts and fillies - before they transition to a show, jumping or eventing trainer. That "right start" is what we do here at The Colt Starter. And for non-competition horses, whether you ride English or Western or love to hit the trails, let Wilhelmina and her staff develop your horse to be a respectful and enjoyable mount.