Cheyenne, Wyoming
Colt Starting + Young Horse Development · Cheyenne, Wyoming
Every horse gets one first start.
A foundation you can confidently build on, wherever you and your horse go next.
ES20
EPIC SUCCESS IN 20 DAYS
YOU KNOW THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
What matters is what your horse is prepared to do with it.
ES20 gives that beginning structure— twenty progressive working sessions designed to teach the fundamentals without asking every horse to move through them at the same pace.
Groundwork, communication, boundaries, and preparation. Build communication, boundaries, and understanding before asking for more—reducing unnecessary stress and helping the horse become confident in what’s being asked. I spend the time it takes for a horse to be soft, responsive, and ready before the first ride.
Saddling, first rides, and establishing the horse's earliest understanding under saddle. The goal is calm, confident acceptance, not just getting on.
Softness, steering, speed control, confidence, and practical application. We build feel and responsiveness in real situations.
Evaluate the foundation, communicate progress, and determine what the horse needs next. This is where we decide the right path forward together.
The Whole Horse
YOUR STANDARDS SHOULDN’T CHANGE JUST BECAUSE YOUR HORSE IS HERE.
Neither should their care.
High-quality alfalfa is the base of daily nutrition here. It keeps horses in good condition, supports steady energy, and helps them recover from the work we're asking them to do.
Four Sixes supplements support overall health, recovery, and the demands of steady, thoughtful development work.
A knowledgeable, quality farrier is available for routine maintenance and individual hoof or shoeing needs while the horse is here.
WHY I TRAIN THIS WAY
Anthony Ingrao
You probably already have a picture in your head of the horse you hope this one becomes.
Not just what they’ll be able to do, but how they’ll feel to ride, work with, and have beside you. That relationship is a big part of what I’ve come to value about horses, too.
Staying Connected
How will I know how my horse is doing?
You shouldn’t have to wonder what your horse worked on this week—or wait until pickup day to see how they’re progressing.
I’ll keep you connected along the way.
Photos and videos throughout their time here so you can see the work, not just hear about it.
Regular updates on what we're focusing on, what I'm seeing, and how your horse is responding.
Honest conversations about progress, timing, and the right next steps for your horse and your goals.
From One Horse Owner to Another
“From my first conversations with Anthony, I had a sense that I could trust him with my horses. He communicates honestly, is very generous with his time and knowledge, and has a gentle, thoughtful approach to his way with horses. Choosing someone to work with an unstarted horse is a big decision—you're trusting them with experiences that can shape that horse for the rest of its life. I felt confident putting the responsibility in Anthony's hands, and that says a lot about the kind of person he is.”
Sydney E. — Horse Owner
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR HORSE.
You don't have to know yet whether this is the right next step.
Tell me about your horse, what you're working with, and what you hope to build from here. We'll talk it through.
START THE CONVERSATION