Testimonials

"Toby & Heather start three year old colts brought in from the fields. Within fifteen minutes of meeting a young colt in a stall, Toby gentles him to where the youngster licks and chews with understanding as Toby springs upon his back and guides the colt's first steps carrying a rider. Twenty of these first introductions and starts in one day is an easy task for this training team and an astonishment for those confined to our sandboxes.

The youngsters, on a daily basis, are exposed to nature, the arena, as well as the fundamentals of barn life, good manners, understanding cross ties, and bathing. 

This dynamic duo of DreamMakers Colt Starting, go about their day involving their four legged students as well as those they work with in a positive way. Though Toby and Heather explain all the fundamentals aids in a very short  amount of time, the horses understand clearly and are quick to gain confidence in themselves, their new environments, and their new riders because they understand their job.

Their training system is strict enough to get the job done but flexible enough for sensitive or tricky personality types.

The best that anyone can do for a horse is provide a clear and good education early on. This way, you make sure you have provided a possibility for the best life a horse can have.

I highly recommend DreamMakers Colt Starting. They explain and teach in a fun  and easy to understand way, for horse and for human. If you want the winning edge, you have to start early on."

"Toby has done a great job starting all our yearlings including Justify, 2018 Triple Crown Winner. He is a horseman's horseman and has a real connection with the horse."

"I had the best experience with Toby. As a professional I am very particular about who works with my horses and I was so pleased with the way Toby worked with our young mare. He gave her clear direction and confidence from the first ride. She benefited greatly from his expertise and it was easy for me to "take the reins" after those first couple weeks! Thank you Toby!