Twisted Mesquite Performance Horses
Where Champions Begin
Twisted Mesquite Performance Horses specializes in starting colts with a reined cowhorse foundation. Our training focuses on creating a soft, willing horse that will learn how to give and move his 5 major body parts. This gives us the ability to guide that horse into the exact position needed whether be for cutting, fence work, or rein work. We focus on the 2-year-old year of the horse with the goal of producing a horse that, after coming through our program, can be transitioned to the show barn of your choice with that same horse going on to be a champion 3-year-old. We have chosen to position ourselves as a two-year-old program to be able to focus on all our two-year-olds every day of the week. We understand how important the 2-year-old year is and have built the program to set our 2-year-olds up for success.
Our Program consists of: Exceptional Service, Care and Training.
See the different programs we offer below.
Our Training Programs
90-day Foundation
This 90-day foundation program is designed to specifically to build a young horse's confidence and preparing him to be in a good, willing frame of mind. This is the foundation that has to be built so that we can add the cool maneuvers we all love to see in a reined cow horse. We start our horses with an Indepth groundwork program that prepares the horses mind and body to be ridden. We then will start him undersaddle and teach him the basics of moving his 5 major body parts. This provides a horse that is "green" but is in a good frame of mind to move on into the next stage of training.
Our Program is an all-inclusive program which includes:
-Training
-Board
-Weekly Updates
-All feed (Alfalfa cubes, Grass Hay, Bluebonnet Omega Force, & Loose White Salt)
-Daily Care & Grooming
-Farrier trims every 5 weeks
-Dental before being rode in a snaffle bit.
$2000 Per Month
6-month Intermediate
Once a horse has graduated from our 90-day program. We will continue on with their education by advancing their use of the major body parts and getting them softer in the snaffle. Colts will begin to be started on the flag and cattle. By the end of this period, we want to have the colts where they are pretty quiet, and responsive to us and have a good understanding of leg position and be able to really guide them around well.
This is an all-inclusive program that includes
-Training
-Board
-Weekly Updates
-All feed (Alfalfa cubes, Grass Hay, Bluebonnet Omega Force, & Loose White Salt)
-Daily Care & Grooming
-Farrier Trims every 5 weeks
-Dental as needed
-3 Weekly 1 on 1 lessons Included! (A $1200 Monthly value)
$1850 Per Month with the 6-month commitment.
12 -months Advanced
Once the horse has come through the full 6-month program, we will continue on with his training. Our goal is to provide a colt that can go on to the show barn of your choice and be a great fit into their program. Where as soon as they get the horse in they are able to start building him into the 3-year-old show horse instead of having to fight with him. This comes from consistent training, and care that matures the horse and givse him the experience he needs in the reinwork, fencework, and cutting.
This full years' worth of training would be great for anyone, whether they intend to take the horse on and show him or to take him back to the ranch and use him. We have had horses go on into the show pen, roping pen, and the ranch/feedlot world.
This is an all-inclusive program that includes
-Training
-Board
-Weekly Updates
-All feed (Alfalfa Cubes, Grass hay, Bluebonnet Omega Force, & Loose White Salt)
-Daily Care & Grooming
-Farrier work every 5 weeks
-Dental as needed
-3 Weekly 1 on 1 lessons Included! (A $1200 Monthly value)
$1800 Per Month with the 12-month Commitment.
What Others Have to Say
Where to start? Some of the most commitment I have ever seen in horse care. All the way from feed regime, grooming, stall cleanliness, consistency in horse training, and daily riding. Tarron takes the time to treat every horse as the individual they are! - Kaelee Crawford
What will my horse learn?
Your horse graduates our program having learned critical foundational principles that will be the building blocks for the rest of their lives. We ensure that your horse will become a willing partner, quiet and safe on the ground, and confident under saddle.
This program is for those that are fully committed to your horses education and wanting to set them up for success through their entire life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days per week will my horse be trained?
We will work/train on your horse 5 days a week. Monday through Friday horses have individual one on one time with our head trainer (Tarron Null). Saturday and Sundays we focus on deep cleaning on the horses, stalls and barns so our next week is set up for success.
Can I come out and see my horse while they are in training? Can I get lessons on them?
Yes! We highly encourage you to be involved in the training of your horse. We will send you weekly updates on your horse's progress and you are more than welcome to come visit at any time throughout the program. We also offer FREE lessons when your horse is in training with us in or 6- and 12-month programs. You can come and learn how to work with your horse, learn all the exercises your horse has been taught, and how to cue your horse. We are here to serve you and want you to be involved in the process as much as you'd like to be.
Will my horse receive time turned out?
Yes! We are firm believers in supervised turn out time for Colts in training. This allows them to get out and move freely, enjoy being outside and snacking on green grass, and enjoying being a horse.
Can I come out and view the facility and see horses that are currently in training before committing to sending mine?
Yes! We would love to meet in person and give you a private tour of our facility. We currently offer free lessons (See our lesson page) where this would be a great time to talk about your future goals with your horse/horses and get to know us better! We ask that you do contact us beforehand so we can get you on our schedule.
What all is included in your program?
We offer an all-inclusive program once your horse is in training with us. Our program includes all feed, we feed Alfalfa Cubes, Grass hay, Bluebonnet Omega Force, as well as loose salt. Included in the program we will also have our farrier come out and trim horses every 5 weeks and a dental will be given to colts before we ride them in a snaffle bit. You have the option of being billed once or twice a month and there won't ever be any hidden fees.
What Documents are needed to send my horse to training?
Documents needed: Current Coggins, Current Vaccination Records, and a Current Health Certificate. We also ask that you have your farrier trim your horse before sending to training.
