YOUNG HORSE TRAINER SCHOOL
WITH CLINICIANS LINDA ALLEN, JOSE ALEJOS & JULIE WINKEL
SEPTEMBER 2-7, 2025
The annual Young Horse Trainer School, which benefits the Goodtoknow Horses 501(c)3, has now become a sought-after educational opportunity for people wishing to learn more about training young horses. From halter breaking foals to backing 3-year-olds to preparing sport horse prospects for the International Jumper Futurity, the school offers a variety of educational opportunities, both in the classroom and in the arenas, to expand your horsemanship and training knowledge.
$1,500/per person non-riding participant
$2,500/per person riding participant*
$3,000/per person participant wishing to bring a horse for starting or remedial work**
Deposit: $500 - must be received before space will be reserved - please make checks payable to Goodtoknow Horses
For the sixth consecutive year, a generous benefactor will provide grants to two deserving applicants (a rider and an auditor) who show financial need and would like to attend YHTS. To apply, please click here.
Jose Alejos
Linda Allen with participants
Riding participants working with Jose Alejos and the young horses
Assessing a young horse
Final trail ride
Young Horse Trainer School clinicians and participants
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY- 8:30AM - 5 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for registration, breakfast and introductions. They then break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.
10:30-noon - Group 1
Noon - Lunch and presentations
1 -2:30 p.m. - Group 2
2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3
4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.
WEDNESDAY - 8:30 AM- 5 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures. They then break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.
10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1
Noon - Lunch and presentations
1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2
2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3
4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.
THURSDAY - 8:30 AM- 5 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures. They then break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.
10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1
Noon - Lunch and presentations
1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2
2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3
4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.
FRIDAY - 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures. They then gather together to work on trailer loading, halter breaking, longeing, free jumping and work with problem horses.
4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.
6:30 p.m. - BBQ at Maplewood
SATURDAY - 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures. They then break into groups to work with young horses and clinicians.
10:30 a.m. - noon - Group 1
Noon - Lunch and presentations
1 - 2:30 p.m. - Group 2
2:30 - 4 p.m - Group 3
4 p.m. - Return to clubhouse to summarize the day with the clinicians.
SUNDAY - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Participants gather at Maplewood for breakfast and classroom discussion/lectures.
10 a.m. - noon - Presentation of the development of each horse through the week.
Noon - Certificates presented and farewell
* - Applicants for riding participant are required to send a video (or link to YouTube channel) showing applicant riding one or more horses on the flat and schooling over fences at home, along with a resume of their riding backgrounds. Opportunities for these spots may be limited.
** - Applicants wishing to bring a horse should indicate age, breeding and level of training for horses already in work. Spots may be limited for horses brought in for YHTS. In the case of a participant bringing a horse, an additional person (owner, trainer, spouse, etc.) may attend for a reduced fee of $750. Fee for an additional horse with the same participant is $1,000.
Note: Any applicant who has completed a previous edition of the YHTS will receive a 20 percent discount if a deposit is received by October 1.
Travel Information:
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is a 20-minute drive from Maplewood
Recommended hotels include:
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - (866) 821-9996
Residence Inn - Reno - (775) 853-8800
Hilton Garden Inn - Reno (775) 850-9700
YOUNG HORSE TRAINER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of $500 must be received in conjunction with the Registration Form for space to be reserved or pay in full to reserve your place immediately. Please remit payment (U.S. funds) to: Goodtoknowhorses, 425 W. Laramie Dr. Reno, NV 89521 or pay via PayPal below with a small convenience fee.
Deposit must be received before space will be reserved:
YOUNG HORSE TRAINER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM