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Westwind Farms
Located near The Plains, Virginia, Westwind Farms specializes in starting and training young horses.
Dustin Craig: (307)-752-2657
Background
Background
Background
Dustin Craig grew up in Wyoming riding both english and western. He competed in his first horse trials at age 11. Over the years, he has taken many horses through the levels including training “Nap for Sycamore” (Thoroughbred) from the race track to the USEA/USEF Advanced Level in Eventing.
He has competed in Jumpers up to 1.20m.
Dustin
Dustin Craig grew up in Wyoming riding both english and western. He competed in his first horse trials at age 11. Over the years, he has taken many horses through the levels including training “Nap for Sycamore” (Thoroughbred) from the race track to the USEA/USEF Advanced Level in Eventing.
He has competed in Jumpers up to 1.20m.
Dustin’s main interest lies in starting and training young prospects. He has started and trained horses of almost all breeds and for nearly every discipline, including western and in-hand classes, and also has experience with breeding, raising and showing yearlings and two-year olds.
He has a Bachelor of Animal Science degree from the University of Wyoming.
Foxhunting
Background
Background
Dustin is a member of the Piedmont Fox Hounds, Snickersville Hounds, and hunts with several other Northern Virginia packs, taking young horses out for their first introductions to Fox Hunting. He also takes more experienced hunters out that are or will be available for sale.
Services
Background
Services
At WestWind Farms, young horses grow and learn in a quiet, relaxed environment. From untouched babies to re-training older horses, Dustin teaches them to trust their rider and enjoy the partnership.
WestWind Farms has quality horses for sale in a wide variety of price ranges and is careful to help make appropriate matches for horse and
At WestWind Farms, young horses grow and learn in a quiet, relaxed environment. From untouched babies to re-training older horses, Dustin teaches them to trust their rider and enjoy the partnership.
WestWind Farms has quality horses for sale in a wide variety of price ranges and is careful to help make appropriate matches for horse and rider.
In addition to starting young horses, we also are very skilled in working with problem or difficult horses.
There is no specific rule or method that fits all horses. In general, horses are saddled and taught to longe and be ground driven before being backed. This allows for a more clear understanding of aids and impulsion as well as establishing a strong work ethic in a confident horse. Recommendation for a proper foundation is a 2-3 month stay at WestWind Farms.
After 90 days of training, you will have a healthy, confident, relaxed horse that will be soft, supple and forward in the ring, hacking out alone and with others on and off the property. Every horse will have an individual training program specific to his or her needs and the goals of the owner.
Dustin has experience in most western events and has worked with every type of horse from the un-touched ranch horse to the world-class sport horse. He will also evaluate and train horses with behavioral problems under saddle or on the ground.
Starting and training offered at $65 per day. Monthly updates including pictures and video/DVD are available by request.