Amelia E. Joyner
Amelia specializes in colt starting, ground work to gain respect & control, trailer loading issues, & so called "problem horses". She is a firm believer in Natural Horsemanship methods.
Accomplishments include: Top 5 in NC IBRA 3 years in a row on a self trained mare, multiple placings at State level NBHA barrel racing competitions including Open Reserve Champion at NBHA NC state finals, Open Reserve Champion in IBRA in 2010, competed and placed at IBRA National Finals in 2009 and 2010, 8th place finish overall in the first annual Extreme Retired Racehorse Makeover in 2013, 4th place in the under saddle division in the H4 Leap of Faith Feral Horse Makeover in 2014. Selected as the alternate trainer for the 2015 - 5th annual SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge, & automatically selected to compete in the 2016 - 6th annual SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge (second place finish!). Selected for a Colt Starting USA competition in 2017, an all womens colt starting competition in 2021 (which she won!), & Amelia also won the colt starting competition at the Southern Equine Expo in 2022.
17+ years experience starting and training horses, & her lifetime of general horse experience and knowledge.
Accomplishments include: Top 5 in NC IBRA 3 years in a row on a self trained mare, multiple placings at State level NBHA barrel racing competitions including Open Reserve Champion at NBHA NC state finals, Open Reserve Champion in IBRA in 2010, competed and placed at IBRA National Finals in 2009 and 2010, 8th place finish overall in the first annual Extreme Retired Racehorse Makeover in 2013, 4th place in the under saddle division in the H4 Leap of Faith Feral Horse Makeover in 2014. Selected as the alternate trainer for the 2015 - 5th annual SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge, & automatically selected to compete in the 2016 - 6th annual SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge (second place finish!). Selected for a Colt Starting USA competition in 2017, an all womens colt starting competition in 2021 (which she won!), & Amelia also won the colt starting competition at the Southern Equine Expo in 2022.
17+ years experience starting and training horses, & her lifetime of general horse experience and knowledge.
Other Qualifications
-Certified in Equine Technology by Martin Community College
-Selected as one of 12 trainers in the nation to compete in the Extreme Retired Racehorse Makeover (2013)
-Selected to compete in the H4 Feral Horse Training Makeover (2014) - 4th place!
-Invited to compete in the SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge (2016) - 2nd place!
-Selected to compete in one of the Colt Starting USA challenges (2017)
-Invited as one of 6 to compete in an all Ladies Colt Starting Challenge - Everything Equine Expo (2021) - 1st Place
-Invited as one of six to compete in an open Colt Starting Competition - Everything Equine Expo (2022)
-Invited to compete in the Colt Starting Competition at the Southern Equine Expo (Tennessee) - 2022 - 1st Place
-Invited to compete in the Clark Farms Colt Starting competition in PA two years in a row - 1st place and 3rd place
-Selected as one of 12 trainers in the nation to compete in the Extreme Retired Racehorse Makeover (2013)
-Selected to compete in the H4 Feral Horse Training Makeover (2014) - 4th place!
-Invited to compete in the SEFHA Colt Starting Challenge (2016) - 2nd place!
-Selected to compete in one of the Colt Starting USA challenges (2017)
-Invited as one of 6 to compete in an all Ladies Colt Starting Challenge - Everything Equine Expo (2021) - 1st Place
-Invited as one of six to compete in an open Colt Starting Competition - Everything Equine Expo (2022)
-Invited to compete in the Colt Starting Competition at the Southern Equine Expo (Tennessee) - 2022 - 1st Place
-Invited to compete in the Clark Farms Colt Starting competition in PA two years in a row - 1st place and 3rd place
About Amelia...
Amelia's passions are starting colts/young horses under saddle, working with "problem horses", trailer loading, and barrel racing. She prides herself on being an honest horsewoman - her Dad raised her to be an honest, hard working woman and to never give up on her dreams. She loves the thrill of rodeo and competition, but ultimately, she loves seeing the results of her training. One of her favorite quotes is, "There is no mysticism, no magic, in the realm of good horsemanship...it's knowing everything you think you know about horses may change with the very next horse." -Tom Dorrance
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Training Rates
- $1,500/month includes board/tribute feeds/hay & training 5x a week (90 day minimum for colt starting or "problem horses")
- $75 per hour offsite session within 15 miles (Over 15 miles will be charged an additional fee for mileage & time away from the farm, depending on distance.)
- $250 flat fee for trailer loading sessions (up to 3 hours training time)
***Horses that are being sent to training must be current on all vaccines & coggins, deworming, teeth floating, and farrier. Young horses being taken for starting must have wolf teeth removed, if applicable. Horses must be of a healthy weight due to the amount of work they will be receiving in training. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Amelia.***
To reserve a training spot for your horse in a certain month, contact us to make a $100 (per month you'd like to reserve) Non-refundable deposit (Goes towards your horses training fees when your horse arrives)
4/14/13 - Amelia's in the news! Story about her & Cruise to compete in the ERRM!
