Elevate your mind, body & spirit utilizing
proven coaching methods & horse connections.
Eric Wagner, Owner & Trainer
Eric has been horse training for over 40 years in numerous disciplines with many breeds of horses. His early years were spent with Arabians and the show circuit and later years with Hall of Fame trainers in the Pleasure, Reining and Cutting disciplines. His recent areas of study and certification are within Human and Equine Massage and Sports Therapy. All of his experience and knowledge of horse training and body movement can be utilized to create a well rounded horse and rider team that is healthy and happy together.
Communication with your horse is achieved using our proven, fundamental ELEMENTS OF HORSEMANSHIP™ visualization coaching method. Whether your goals are highly refined skills, or basic safety and pleasure, the elements of good horsemanship are the vital tools that will lead you to successful results.
The Elements of Horsemanship™ Method
Visualization & Body
1. Visualize what you want. Gain clarity on the shared vision with your horse. The possibilities are endless.
2. Declare your intention to get there. See your goal, while being realistic and prepared to do the work in your body and mind to make it happen.
Mind & Emotion
1. Train. Focus inward to be present in your mind and centered in your body. Your shared vision skillset develops here.
2. Engage. This is where practice comes in, knowledge can only get us so far. Muscle memory and body performance must be used when needed.
Spirit & Imagination
1. Do and Review. This is the fun part. Your hard work is rewarded by being in the "moment”. And when successful, you will want more of it.
2. Acknowledge yourself. And visualize more. The process is limitless, and will take you and your horse to any level imaginable.
The Training Center
Sara Fike
Sara is a professional horse trainer who has been practicing her passion for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in colt-starting, training, and showing. She offers individual and group lessons for adults and children (age 6+) who are looking to advance their skills. She trains her riders to be well rounded horseman with a focus on independence and responsibility.
Beginniners
Wagner Ranch offers a hands on platform for beginners to learn about horses in a safe and individualized setting. Lessons are often co-facilitated by Eric with our experienced assistant coaches and include grooming techniques, anatomy, safety and general horsemanship skills in and out of the saddle. This is a space for all riders to confidently build upon their knowledge and skills connecting with horses.
“We work together to enhance the connection you have with your horse through focus, observation and presence of the mind and body.”
— Eric Wagner
