Expert Horse Training & Services
Uniting horse and rider through understanding, timing and feel.
World-renowned master horseman Dennis Cappel has spent over four decades training horses of all disciplines and riders of all levels, consistently producing remarkable results. His deep love for the horse and sincere desire to help people connect with them have made his horse training and teaching highly sought after. This is something you truly have to experience for yourself.
Not all horse trainers are teachers, but with Dennis, you will find an authentic and easygoing approach that meets both you and your horse right where you are. In a short time, you will both feel more comfortable, confident, and connected.
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Dennis : 314-486-4065
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Mind Behind the Training
Welcome to our facility, where your horse is treated with respect, as I meet them where they are, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I focus on the horse’s state of mind first because the mental condition drives everything else. I feel “for” the horse and then “of “the horse, as Ray Hunt stated.
My signature tool, I call a “Clear Mental Picture,” is an absolute must. This mental picture is me knowing exactly what I want the horse to do, when, where, and how. I do not force them to do what I want; I help them discover it and then reward that try with the peace that comes in the almighty release! This builds confidence, clarity, trust, and respect.; all positive elements to any successful relationship!
Horse Training is personalized for both horse and owner. My goal is to bridge the gap between your understanding and your horse’s, so you can confidently carry on the training once your horse goes home. Most horses benefit from at least three months of training, giving them a solid foundation and helping them become soft, responsive, safe, willing partners.
Expect to learn how to read your horse, how to communicate clearly, and how to build a lasting partnership based on trust and respect.
It is not just training, it is transformation.
- Dennis Cappel
Horse Training Program and Fees:
. 90 days $3,250 (Most Popular)
. 60 days $2,250
. 30 days $1,250
Check out our video library for more training with Dennis.
Testimonies:
"I still haven’t decided but yesterday he wouldn’t even let me catch him so I was starting to lean towards trying to sell him but then I found a video on your YouTube on how to catch a horse that doesn’t want to be caught and tried that this morning. It worked! We were both sweaty and hot by the end because it is already warm out but I’m happy it worked. Thanks" L.A.
"Took Bosco the chestnut out for a ride today and he did great. We just got the horse Dave is on and he did good too. Hes a 15yr old Fox trotter so a lot more laid back. We did some groundwork on both of them and felt really good about it. We rode for about 2 hours. Want to thank you for helping get us here!! "The Krull's
"Dennis, I cannot thank you enough! The YouTube piece of the yearling and the trailer were exactly what I needed while working with my 15-month-old filly, your teachings of the finding the "peace" in the steps forward, it was all-in my work these last few sessions." S.Y.
Hey Dennis, I just rode BB. He is a totally different horse!!!awesome!!! Worked on the exercises you gave me. He was good as gold!!! What a relief. Thanks a million. D.M.
Dennis Cappel brings more than exceptional horse training to the arena. My horses and I had survived a tornado. We arrived filled with fear and confusion. I quickly learned Dennis has many gifts, the ability to read a horse, a true willingness to listen to the owner, asses his or her needs, creating a safe, relaxed, training environment. My confidence returned, my horses became calm and responsive. With a clear mental picture anything is possible- with your horse and in life. Thank you Dennis!! - Judith Hennessey | Judithhennessey.com
Hello Dennis,
I think we have had some success this week with our buddy sour horses. We did end up with one in the round pen who was very dramatic. And we took the other over the hill out of sight. The one on the lead rope I worked every time he called out, or responded to the other horses calls. Sidepassing down the fence and backing him up the hill were pretty effective in quieting him down and getting him to stand still. The other settled some but not totally. We then hauled one horse to another barn for 2 days. Both horses settled very quickly into the change. We put them back together last night. We didn't let the really them interact. We took one out of the trailer and took the younger horse straight to the round pen and my 11 year old daughter put him through his paces. He pitched one head shake kick out fit, she corrected him and he softened right away and became very willing. The interesting thing is that now they are grazing opposite ends of a 3 acre pasture, when earlier this week, they wouldn't be caught more than 20 feet apart. I am hoping we caught this problem early and with continued work can correct it! You have said that its a tricky thing between trust and respect with horses, and that really hit home for me this week. There were very subtle amounts of disrespect that was starting to creep into their summer routine, overfed and underworked! Thanks for your videos and help!
- Ryan on the latest YouTube video tying in the tree