Welcome to Flyin B Ranch
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near
Knoxville, TN, we have been operating a successful colt
starting facility using a more gentle approach toward
horses, Preserving their dignity, self respect, and pride.
Our motto has become;
Leadership through Trust
Partnership through Leadership
Trust, Partnership, and Leadership through
Love, Understanding, and Communication
Communication is the key principle in our training. We have
realized that most problems in horses have been the direct
result of a communication breakdown. People do not realize
that every time they are with their horse they are sending
signals that are a form of communication.
As our success grew people began bringing "problem" horses
to us. Phone calls started coming in from people needing us
to come to their farm to help them with their equine
partners.
Since that time, we have had to put colts on waiting lists.
I feel that aside from a colt being started, it is the
people, and people with their horses that need the most
help. We still start colts, but only a limited number, so
that each horse and their owner receive the attention to
detail that they deserve.
We offer lessons at Flyin B in Natural Horsemanship,
as well as conduct clinics and symposiums in various cities.
In conjunction with rodeo events, we hold seminars on
Natural horsemanship and equine communication. We also find
ourselves on numerous farms conducting private lessons for
horse owners and their barn employees, making clear that
each time you are “handling” a horse you are in fact
delivering some sort of communication to the horse whether
positive or negative. Our job is to help you “speak” Equus.
Below is a list of clinics or symposiums that Mike holds.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in
hosting one in your area.
Equine Communication….. (How to speak Equus)
Getting Started Naturally;
your colts first ride….. (Colt start)
Getting Started Naturally;
taking the next step….. (A comprehensive look at what to do
with our young colt after the round pen)
We are on the road a lot to do demonstrations at DOI/ BLM
mustang adoption sites, where many times Mike has
successfully saddled wild mustangs inside of an hour. But
most importantly his job there is to answer questions and
help new adopters to better understand their new partner.
Mike has been asked to be on the board of directors for a
new organization that will bring natural horsemanship
enthusiasts together, the “American Association of Natural
Horsemen”, where he also serves as the product specialist.
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