Horse Training
Twisted Clovers is nestled in the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa in some of the best riding ground. Allowing us to work horses both in a controlled and natural environments for a well rounded training program. Working with all shapes, sizes, and breeds of horses has made Twisted Clover stand out and has provided families with quality, trustworthy horses for all ages. Working with horses for many years has formed an understanding relationship between trainer and horse. Proudly a member of AQHA, APHA, NBHA and our local saddle club. Our training program has helped horses from all backgrounds come into their full potential. In each horse we aim to balance beauty, intelligence & natural ability with a calm disposition. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our available training and horses for sale with you. For more information please contact Twisted Clovers today!
Training Methods
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At Twisted Clovers we use natural methods that help the horse problem solve as well as look for guidance. We start slow and soft adding to the foundation we create as the horse conquers their steps to become a quiet, well rounded horse. We work on and off the ground at all angles so that your horse is ready for any environment. Your horse will be exposed to many training tools that establish trust and willingness to follow a person's leadership role. We build bonds and create a team unparalleled to any others. We use bending and flexing of the neck and poll for a soft, flexible mouth and neck. Movement of the shoulder, barrel, and hips so we can move any body part, work with collection, and set up for lope offs. Leg pressure is used so that your horse doesn't have to guess what is next and has a firm direction to go. Leg pressure also aids in relaxing on the bit, and reliant on the rider and seat.
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Why Twisted Clovers?
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We're ready to match the pace of your horse. We want to make sure they are comfortable and confident in their training and understand their new tasks. We are not worried to spend more time than expected in day to day routine to reassure the mindset of your horse. Comfortable and trusting horses are easier to be around! We will work hard to get your horse there. We listen to your goals and dreams with your horse and work side by side with you to keep you both a safe and happy team.
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Amanda Glaser
Charles City / Iowa
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Highly recommend Brittany as a trainer. I had her put 30 days on my gelding and he came back a new horse! She gave me updates as his training progressed and let me know what her plans were with him. She will make sure your horse is ready before she sends them home even if they have to stay a extra day or two. She even came out to my place when I was having some minor issues (which ended up being me and not the horse) and helped correct the issue and even gave me pointers on riding. Will definitely be sending future horses to her.
Amanda Glaser
Charles City / Iowa
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Gary Lumley
Hampton / Iowa
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Brittany is a good, competent young trainer that I brought a horse to this summer for a month. He sure seems to be working out. With maybe 30 or 40 rides on him, he shows a lot of mental maturity...so I was like a proud papa when Kelly asked if one her advanced students could ride him for lessons. I said yes without any hesitation and though I couldn't be there, heard he did real well. That a way Barry!! Thanks for starting him right for me Brittany.
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Rachel Mills
Sumner / Iowa
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I got my horse back and am exceptionally impressed. I would highly recommend Twisted Clover for any horse training needs!
Amanda Glaser
Charles City / Iowa
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Kelly Christine
Hampton / Iowa
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Brittany also trains dogs during the day. I think she is a born trainer. She's quiet, calm, and consistent. I see her as very kind but assertive. Barry seems to love her. His ears were up most of the time. He is always looking for her in the barn when she's moving around in there. That's a good sign.
Amanda Glaser
Charles City / Iowa
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Services and Rates
Requirement: ALL horses must come with trimmed feet, UTD shots, and negative Coggins test!
Twisted Clovers trains by amount of weeks. Each week your horse will be worked 5 days for a minimum of 10 hours each week. Each weekly price includes stall care, sawdust, pasture care, turn out, and training.
*=owner of horse is responsible for hay for the horse during training or prior arrangements must be made. An average horse in training eats 4 bales of hay each week.
Twisted Clovers recommends each horse stay a minimum of 4 weeks.
Horses must complete at least 3 weeks of starting work before advancing to broke level.
*=owner of horse is responsible for hay for the horse during training or prior arrangements must be made. An average horse in training eats 4 bales of hay each week.
Twisted Clovers recommends each horse stay a minimum of 4 weeks.
Horses must complete at least 3 weeks of starting work before advancing to broke level.
Board & Train
BROKE HORSES
horses that have already had a saddle, bridle, and rider on
$125.00
per week*
Horse Learns:
ground work and under saddle
crisp walk cue, crisp jog cue, crisp lope cue, crisp whoa cue, correct lope lead, quietly stand tied, quietly saddle, quietly bridle, quietly rider mount, desensitizing to tarps-noodles-flag-lariat-poles-cones, desensitizing and introduction to water crossings-bridges-tree limbs-crossing logs, introduction to pattern work, progress on rail work, introduction to showmanship, introduction to trail riding, lots of riding miles, and time being worked.
ground work and under saddle
crisp walk cue, crisp jog cue, crisp lope cue, crisp whoa cue, correct lope lead, quietly stand tied, quietly saddle, quietly bridle, quietly rider mount, desensitizing to tarps-noodles-flag-lariat-poles-cones, desensitizing and introduction to water crossings-bridges-tree limbs-crossing logs, introduction to pattern work, progress on rail work, introduction to showmanship, introduction to trail riding, lots of riding miles, and time being worked.
STARTING HORSES
horses that need introduced to a saddle, bridle, and rider on
$150.00
per week*
Horse Learns:
ground work and under saddle
walk cue, jog cue, lope cue, whoa cue, stand tied, desensitization to driving lines, introduction to line driving, desensitizing to tarps-noodles-flag-lariat-poles-cones, introduction to saddle, introduction to bridle, introduction to rider mount, quietly rider mount, introduction to rail work, introduction to short trail rides
ground work and under saddle
walk cue, jog cue, lope cue, whoa cue, stand tied, desensitization to driving lines, introduction to line driving, desensitizing to tarps-noodles-flag-lariat-poles-cones, introduction to saddle, introduction to bridle, introduction to rider mount, quietly rider mount, introduction to rail work, introduction to short trail rides
PRIVATE TRAINING
Let me come to you, your horse, and your home to work on desired skill tasks or problem areas.
$30.00
per hour
This is different for each team but has past included: trailer loading, halter breaking, ground work manners, aggression, and team bonding
About the Trainer
MEET: BRITTANY MURPHY
Background:
Brittany Murphy grew up in a small town where she took up horse riding as a hobby and never looked back. Brittany grew up around all sorts of animals and has had the opportunity to do almost every activities with horses such as barrel racing, western pleasure, hunt seat, jumping, victory tricks, chuckwagon racing, and trail riding. Upon graduating from Nashua-Plainfield High School she enrolled in Ellsworth Community College's Equine programs. Brittany works with all breeds of horses and ages. She is inspired by natural horsemanship trainers such as Clinton Anderson, Stacy Westfall, and John Lyons. She incorporates some of their methods into her personal training as well as her own.
Brittany Murphy grew up in a small town where she took up horse riding as a hobby and never looked back. Brittany grew up around all sorts of animals and has had the opportunity to do almost every activities with horses such as barrel racing, western pleasure, hunt seat, jumping, victory tricks, chuckwagon racing, and trail riding. Upon graduating from Nashua-Plainfield High School she enrolled in Ellsworth Community College's Equine programs. Brittany works with all breeds of horses and ages. She is inspired by natural horsemanship trainers such as Clinton Anderson, Stacy Westfall, and John Lyons. She incorporates some of their methods into her personal training as well as her own.
Education:
Brittany Murphy has completed and graduated with honors from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa with two associate degrees, Equine Science and Equine Management. Ellsworth Community College is more western style based and is usually how she starts her training. Brittany worked under a well respected horse trainer and learned different training methods and techniques.
Brittany had the great opportunity to be a working student at a large barn in Clermont, Florida. Al-Marah Arabians is a sport horse and dressage barn with many working people that she got to be part of a team with.
"This allowed me to be well rounded and understand both western and hunt seat terminology and practices. I feel comfortable teaching and training in either thanks to my education at both."
Brittany Murphy has completed and graduated with honors from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa with two associate degrees, Equine Science and Equine Management. Ellsworth Community College is more western style based and is usually how she starts her training. Brittany worked under a well respected horse trainer and learned different training methods and techniques.
Brittany had the great opportunity to be a working student at a large barn in Clermont, Florida. Al-Marah Arabians is a sport horse and dressage barn with many working people that she got to be part of a team with.
"This allowed me to be well rounded and understand both western and hunt seat terminology and practices. I feel comfortable teaching and training in either thanks to my education at both."
Degrees:
Associate Degree of Equine Science from Ellsworth Community College
Associate Degree of Equine Management form Ellsworth Community College
Associate Degree of Equine Science from Ellsworth Community College
Associate Degree of Equine Management form Ellsworth Community College
Awards and Honors:
High Point Training Rider Award - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
Graduation with Honors (GPA above 3.5) - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
Reserve High Point Rider Award - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
High Point Horse Exhibitor - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002
Champion Halter Horse - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2003, 2002
Reserve Ch. Halter Horse - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008
High Point Training Rider Award - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
Graduation with Honors (GPA above 3.5) - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
Reserve High Point Rider Award - Ellsworth Community College - 2016
High Point Horse Exhibitor - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002
Champion Halter Horse - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2003, 2002
Reserve Ch. Halter Horse - Chickasaw County 4-H - 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008
With Brittany Murphy
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