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train him. With your help, he has become a confident, loveable, sweet, loyal, kind and happy domesticated horse! You have not only helped my horse, but you have taught me so much, have always been there to answer my questions, help me overcome my fears and coach me through them, build my riding confidence and you are both always so understanding with everything. I don't know how I could have done it without you guys! On another note, I must tell you how much my 5 year old daughter enjoyed your first annual Buckaroo Days! It was a wonderful experience for the children to learn about horses for the day. Before Buckaroo Days my daughter already loved horses, but now she is very eager to learn and wants to become a "horse girl." There is no doubt she is looking forward to more Buckaroo Days at Double C Stables. In closing, I'd like to say that you all are such wonderful, kind, good-hearted people! I not only earned my horses trust this past year, but my family and I have made wonderful friends at Double C Stables! You know I will continue to recommend you all to all of my horse friends, it just doesn't get any better than you guys! We look forward to many Achievable Horsemanship workshops in the future! Thanks so much for all you do - you are truly a blessing! Ann Marie Pettit & Family |
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Dear Jody and Dawn,
I want to sincerely THANK YOU for all you have done for my BLM Mustang, "Toquima" and I. You did a remarkable job with the finishing touches of his ground work/ de-spooking and an amazing job training my "wild-mustang" under saddle. Your Natural Horsemanship approach, pressure and immediate release, really works! Your natural gift, patience, consistency and ability to communicate with horses is what helped my Mustang become who he is today. When I was looking for a trainer, I wanted to be sure he was trained the right way because I knew when I adopted him, it would be for a lifetime. I read your “training philosophy” and agreed 100% & knew I wanted you to be the one to |
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Jody and Dawn,
My horse and I have benefited so much since beginning and applying your Achievable Horsemanship program. It has made all the difference! Even though I have owned my horse for 10 years, your program has helped me go back to establish and gain my mare's respect, which has opened up the door to what a true relationship with a horse is all about! Jody, your technique is simple and straight forward. You showed me that I do not need to be graceful or coordinated to do this, just willing to put forth some time, patience and physical effort. You not only showed me what to do, but why I was doing it and exactly what to look for in my horse's response. All of this is helping me to achieve my goals with my horse. My confidence level is higher than it has ever been and it does not take long to begin to see the benefits of establishing yourself as leader in a language that a horse understands. She respects my space now and is beginning to have more trust in me in unfamiliar situations. I can't thank you enough! I highly recommend your program to each and every horse owner. They will not regret it! Beth Bellinger & Frankie |
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Dear Dawn and Jody, I want to thank you both for everything that yall have done for my horse Apache and I, and for so willingly sharing Achievable Horsemanship (AH) with us. We've both benefited so much from learning and practicing AH. It's taught us how to work together as a team and how to respect one another without the brutality once used when "breaking a horse". I am now a 100%, firm believer in AH, especially after seeing what a difference it has made for me and my horse both separate and as teammates... And I'll admit that I was a skeptic at first. I remember the first time Jody took Apache into the round pen and explained to me what he was doing I thought to myself, "Ok... So he makes this look entirely too easy. There's no way I'll be able to do this myself". I was wrong. Jody had me come into the round pen after a few minutes of me watching him and began coaching me while I flexed Apache and got him backing up to establish his respect towards me. We started round penning him & once I had Apache consistently turning with his head towards me, Jody went about his daily duties at the barn as I continued to work my horse. |
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Suddenly, I realized, "Here I am... Doing it myself, I'm actually teaching my horse by myself". Of course Jody and Dawn took time to check up on us and help me perfect what I was trying to learn and teach Apache, but besides that- it was just me and my horse learning together. Achievable Horsemanship (AH) contributes simple techniques and a do- it- yourself method to the world of horse training. To those of us who have a bit of trouble with our horses both young and old, it encourages us to learn how to tune the glitch ourselves, promoting a stronger relationship between horse and owner. Jody and Dawn, the two of you are bringing so much to the "horse community", thank you both for showing and teaching me what I now consider to be the right way to train any horse and educate any horse owner and/or lover.
Caitie Bellinger |
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Jody & Dawn Cook live in beautiful Blairsville, GA. Their picturesque farm is where Jody grew up. Dawn moved to the N. GA mountains as a girl and rode horses whenever she got the chance. Before it was Double C Stables, the rolling pastures were full of beef cattle. Jody is no stranger to the hard work it takes to run any type of farm. As a youngster he had a fair share of horses and ponies that were bought and sold in the same manner as the other livestock. It may have been those experiences that began Jody’s advanced education in horsemanship. Later; a few years after their daughter, Jessica, was born, the Cooks purchased a couple horses for pleasure. Neither Jody or Dawn do things in a half-way fashion, so they delved in and studied the language of eqqus through modern day masters and by old school methods of watch and learn. Those that know Jody, know that he has the patience of Job! His attention to detail and quiet spirit makes him a natural at successfully working with horses. Dawn is right beside him and has honed her skills with horses and people. She explains that her abilities didn't come naturally...she had to work to understand and apply principles of horsemanship, but that makes her ability with students so earnest. She has a unique desire to see other’s “light bulb” come on. It’s the “ah ha” moment that is the driving force behind what Jody and Dawn do. It’s a reward in itself to see people go from frustrated to “wow” with their horses. As long as they are able, Jody and Dawn will be learning and teaching! |
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During the spring of 06 our family decided to move to Union County from S. Fl. Knowing the relocation would be problematic for our teenage niece we committed to pursuing an activity for her not readily available in S Fl., horseback riding. During an internet search we found the "Double C" website and upon our relocation, we visited the stables. Upon speaking with Jody & Dawn, their love of what they did was apparent but more importantly they took an interest in us and committed to working with two (2) "city" folk, to provide a positive and productive experience. Jody and Dawn don't just teach riding, they teach horse care and riding preparation and do it with a positive approach. Their positive reinforcement approach allows novices, like us, and especially my niece, to gain confidence which translates into a positive riding/life experience. They are flexible in scheduling lessons and are two of the warmest people I have known. Randy Aguiar |
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My experience at Double C Stables has truly been life changing. It had been 10 years since I had been on a horse. I was terrified of riding and my horsemanship was lacking to say the least. The horse I loved was stubborn and had many bad habits that made him a challenge to handle. Jody and Dawn changed all of that. With their encouragement and patient guidance I got back in the saddle and with great confidence. They changed that stubborn horse into a dream with their gentle hands-on approach to horsemanship and training. They trained me and my horse to respect each other and become a team. I'm a new woman with a new horse and I thank Double C Stables for the wonderful experience and amazing transformation.
Christy Legg Blairsville, GA |