WRC Horsemanship LLC

I hired Whitney over the summer of 2016. I had left my 3 year old, mustang mare for 9 months, while I was at college. When I returned in June, my horse desperately needed a manners refresher. She had only been handled to get her hooves trimmed, and when I was home for the winter and spring breaks. Needless to say, my horse—who has always been pushy—became an absolute, headstrong, nightmare. I tried to work with her myself, but realized that I could not be consistent enough, and that I was not experienced enough to deal with the potentially dangerous attitude she had. I was incredible frustrated with my horse, and she, in return, was just about done with me.

            I’d met Whitney through the Mustang Yearling/Washington Youth program, and was incredibly impressed by both her achievements with mustangs, and her talent for affectively making a connection with horses. I was hesitant about hiring a trainer, as in the past I had dealt with ones who had abused my horse because of her attitude—elevating frustration on both ends. Another trainer didn’t want me to have contact with my horse, or be apart of her training at all.

            I dropped my horse off at Whitney’s facility on the first of August and Melody (my horse)’s training began right away with Whitney evaluating how she and I worked together. Within minutes, Whitney had an idea of what needed to be done, goals to set and an outline of how we all were going to achieve those goals together. Within a week, I had a completely changed horse. I came back out and was met with a horse that was in good condition, and much more relaxed than when I had left her. Whitney clearly explained what she had been doing, and gave me lessons on how to work with my horse. I learned that I had been asking Melody to do maneuvers too quickly and too harshly. Over the course of the month, I was able to be apart of my horse’s journey every step of the way—and saw a dramatic improvement. Before, I could not trust my mare in the hands of anyone without horse experience without the fear that she would drag them around everywhere. Now I can let novices use her to learn how to work with horses.

            I am incredibly thankful for my horse’s time with Whitney Campbell. My horse and I gained a lot of confidence, training and respect for each other through her program. Whitney knows that every horse and owner is different, and can skillfully tailor a training program that works for each individual client. Whitney was consistent and gentle, and has found a way to be assertive, without being abusive. She has a calm, halcyon demeanor and just understands horses. Whitney also has impressed me by continuously following up on my horse’s progress. I moved my horse down to California where I am attending college, and even though I’m a thousand miles away, Whitney checks in with me monthly, and is always available to listen to my problems and give advice over the phone or email. The only regret I have is not hiring her sooner! - Olivia R.