Minteer Training

Dave Minteer has been training horses in the upstate New York area for over 30 years. He is renown for his firm but gentle manner in dealing with horses. His time proven techniques work with horses of all riding disciplines and from starting young horses to dealing with older problem horses. His end goal of softness and responsiveness make horses trained by Dave a pleasure to ride and to own.

Dave Minteer and Casey

Dave Minteer at a Clinic

Dave is an expert at starting young colts, he soon makes the young horse a willing partner ready and eager to learn. His quiet, consistent manner calms spooky horses and makes ornery ones rethink their attitude.

The amount of time needed for training varies from horse to horse, the average being two to three months. For the first couple of weeks Dave works with your horse exclusively. When he feels the horse is ready you are encouraged to come and work with him. This will enable you to take home the knowledge to continue and reinforce the training. The cost for training is $400 per month, not including board.