MISSION:
Welcome to Purple Power Equine Services' website. We provide services designed to help you enjoy and profit from your equine endeavors. From classes and private lessons on horse care and training to professional photogrraphs and videos of you and your favorite horse, to acquiring racehorse prospects and getting their pictures taken in a winner's circle, we help you participate as much or as little as you desire. Take advantage of our unique combination of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm and enjoy a profitable equine experience.
2017
Though the calendar adds a digit to the end of the year designation, most years just are more of the same. Some people make resolutions and have not kept most of them by the end of January. Some people seriously take stock of where they are and where they want to be and make one or more significant life changes (lose serious weight, stop smoking, get help for an emotional issue, change to a job they really enjoy - even if pay is not as much and the list goes on). For Purple Power Equine Services 2017 will mean some of both.
Continuing in 2017:
1.Trainers' Exam Prep Classes will continue with the first scheduled class our 17th Trainers' Exam Prep Class at Lone Star Park April 5-7 (immediately followingTexas 2-year old sale on April 4). CLICK HERE to reserve your spot (limited to 12) and save $50 on tuition on this year's class.
2. Groom Elite Classes. I will continue to be lead instructor for Groom Elite around the country starting with Groom Elite 101 and 201 at Gulfstream Park in January-February 2017. Other programs already committed in 2017 include the first Basic Grooming 099 in Lexington, Kentucky at Magdelena Farm (Ken McPeek) April 17-21. (More information available at www.groomelite.com.) Basic Grooming and Groom Elite 101 will be taught in Canada at Woodbine and I will go there for assessment and to assist Groom Elite licensed instructors that will be teaching bulk of classes. Others that have expressed interest include Mahong Valley, New Mexico, Parx and Prairie Meadows.
3. TOBA Conformation Clinics. I will continue to present an hour long "Intro to Conformation Analysis" in conjunction with the TOBA conformation clinics that are held around the country. First clinic in 2017 will be at Gulfstream Park on February 28. Others already committed include Saratoga in August and Lexington in October. (For more information - www.toba.org).
4. Second Chances Groom Elite. I will continue to work with TRF and prisons in South Carolina, Virginia and Illinois and hope to continue with Indiana and Maryland. I will make teaching and assessment visits to each prison quarterly or as often as requested by each facility.
5. Consulting. I continue to be available for help with purchase selections (whether a racing prospect, breeding prospect or just a riding horse for your child) or to evaulate equine education curiculum and assist with equine program development.
New for 2017:
1. Trainers' Exam Prep Class schedule. By March 1 of this year I will have dates established fdor upcoming TExP classes that will include (in addition to our traditional kick-off class at Lone Star Park) stops in Kentucky (Spring), Mid-Atlantic (Parx/Delaware/Laurel area in June), Oklahoma (August), Southwest (Arizona, Southern California - September), Florida (October), Lexington, KY (November) and South Louisiana (December). Check back for those dates. Classes will be contingent on getting a minimum enrollment (or sponsorship).
2. Groom Elite class schedule will include "resident" classes in Kentucky,. At a minimum we will have two Basic Grooming 099 week-long classes in Lexington, KY at Magdelena Farm . The first scheduled for April 17-21 and the second in October (dates TBA). In addition I hope to have one two week Intermediate Grooming (Groom Elite 101) Certification class in Lexington this summer, late June to middle of July is the current window being considered.
3. On-line Classes. A major goal for 2017 is to establish a series of on-line classes thorugh this medium. By cutting back on travel I will devote that time to providing online opportunities for those unable to travel to a class. Classes will include practice requirements that can be done locally (verified by video and evaluation from trainer or owner, etc.) and will culminate with an on-site "final assessment" clinic. Stay tuned for this exciting development.
4. Consulting. As I reduce my travel schedule for Groom Elite I will be more available for assistance in selection of prospects and will add "evaluation or program" services to training and farm programs. I will increase awareness of my availability to evaluate academic programs in Animal and Equine Sciences and continue to work with developing programs in both the "education sector" as will as privately (local riding programs, "at-risk" youth programs, equine intervention programs and similar).
5. Help with "problem horse(s)". With our "Quarter-Diamond" farm now in its second year I will be able to offer "behavior modification" training for owners with "problem horses", especially new owners of retired racehorses. Spring/Summer work on facilities at the farm will open a door for that service in the fall. In the meantime if you have a horse (or more) that you would like help with, contact us and I'll work something out where I can come to you.
6. Writing. Many of you have asked me to "write a book". Well, it's underway. And you ocan follow it's progress by reading "exerpts" plus other ramblings by following me on Medium. CLICK HERE to go there now and get started
Trainers' Exam Prep Class - Lone Star Park April 5-7 CLICK HERE
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TRAINERS' EXAM PREP and PHILOSOPHY & METHODS OF TRAINING
If you are interested in becoming a Rachorse Trainer or Assistant Trainer and cannot attend a Trainers' Exam Prep Classes you can purchase the Prep Class materials by CLICKING HERE