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I was introduced to Martin Troutt a
little over 5 years ago. Durning this time, Martin has become my
only farrier and horse trainer. My confidence level in Martin is at
its highest, not only did I allow Martin to train some of my horses,
I let him teach and train my grandchildren.
Martin's ability as a farrier is demonstrated with each anmial he
works on using only the technic require for that animal, but he
explains in detail every proceedure and the final result he expects
to obtain in doing such.
Martin's ability to train horses was demonstrated on my Tennesee
Walker. After thirty days of training he was capible of being riden
and worked using pressure points. At the end of another thirty days
of training this horse could be ridden by my grandchildren in a
controled area. After seeing the results, I had Martin train another
one of my horses, a Morgan mare that had be broke to ride but not
throughly trained.
After thirty days of Martin working with this horse, my grandkids
ride her unsupervised in arenas, on trail rides and in parades.
Martin has the ability to work one on one with people and their
horse giving them the confidence require to compete in trail rides,
roping events and many other areas. He has worked with each of my
grandkids and given them a wealth of information and courage
required for them to enjoy the sport of horsemanship and competing
in the events associated with horses.
Martin is the only person I will allow to work with or on my horses
at this time. The only bad thing that a person can say about Martin
is, "he just does not have enough time in a day to accomplish all
the objectives that require his attention."
Bob Hilton
We have two
horses, a five year old and a twelve year old mare. I had been
riding the five year old since she was two. She had been loading in
a trailer since she was nine months old. We took her on a six hour
trailer ride to a Vet in ID., where on the way she had a bad
experience and since then she would not load. I was plow reining
her and she had gotten to the point where she would just pull the
reins out of my hands. When I would try to canter her my boy friend
Sam said it looked like she had four flat tires, she was so out of
balance. Martin had her for two weeks and in that short time he had
her loading by just tossing the lead rope over her back, she’d walk
right in and stand quite. She would also now canter smoothly and
pick up her leads. The most amazing thing was that she would trot,
stop, back and pivot all with just a piece of string around her
neck.
Our twelve year
old mare from the time that we bought her at the age of three and a
half would not take a bit if it was connected to a head stall. You
could put a bit in her mouth or a head stall over her ears as long
as they were not connected. After six years of fighting this we
resorted to snapping the bit to her halter. She would spook and bolt
at the littlest things and would not give to pressure. Martin also
worked this horse for us. We can now bridle her easily. She doesn’t
spook easily any more, but if she does she doesn’t try to bolt, she
also gives to pressure. I watched Martin seal her feet with a small
torch after trimming her. She stood trembling all over; but stood
with trust never the less. Before she would have exploded and been
three miles down the road before you could have blinked!
Our twelve year
old mare had a two inch horizontal crack at the heel that would
never grow out. Martin shod her twice and the crack was gone! The
five year old mare had feet to small for her body size. Martin has
been trimming her since she was two and now her feet have grown out
to fit her body .
I went through
three farrier’s before I found Martin. I hope he never quits shoeing
because I don’t believe I could find anyone as good or patient.
Martin is a very accomplished farrier and an accomplished trainer.
I have told many
people about him and his methods. I have known Martin for about six
years and what amazes me most over and above what I have written is
his ability to teach children and their horses. These children have
grown to be very accomplished equestrians. I am convinced that
Martin’s ability and techniques surpass the most accomplished
trainers who sell their training programs to the equestrian crowd
today.
Terresa & Devin
Welty & Sam Smith
Martin has been
our Farrier for almost two years now, and we would not consider
using another Farrier for our horses. Our horses were less than two
years of age when Martin started trimming them, and we were
immediately impressed with his ability to handle and calm young,
unsure horses. We sent one of our horses to Martin this summer to be
started under saddle, and have been extremely happy and impressed
with the horse he returned home to us. We will be sending our other
young horse to him this spring as well. We definitely recommend
Martin’s services!
Norman & Montie
lyn Liebasack
I have worked for Martin Troutt for the past three
years. Although I try to convince him that he could not possibly run
the place with out me, I know that is not true. While working under
Martin I have learned so much. When I first met Martin I was
six-teen years old and I owned a two year old mare. Although I had a
great horse, I was overwhelmed with some of her bad habits. Martin
graciously showed me how to teach with patience and confidence.
Later, I was offered a job riding for Martin and I eagerly jumped at
the opportunity. When I began my job, my responsibilities were to
exercise the older horses. However, as my skills and interests grew
I began working along side Martin with the training of colts and
problem horses. Together Martin and I have successfully worked and
trained many great horses. I have been taught so much by Martin, I
now feel confident in everything I do from giving riding lessons to
simply riding the mountain.
Martin is not only a great horse trainer, but also a
great farrier. I have seen many great improvements in not only my
horse’s feet, but other customers as well. Many farriers can do
wonderful things with even the worst hooves. However, Martin can do
these wonderful things even with the most unpleasant horses. When I
first began with my young mare, no person could handle her feet
without restraining her with a twitch or some other device. The
effect of this treatment was very traumatizing to my horse’s
attitude and trust toward not only the farrier but toward me as
well. Martin has been my one and only farrier for the past three
years, and today my mare will stand politely and comfortably. I have
been inspired so much by Martin’s ways that I myself have decided to
become a student in the farrier business with Martin Troutt as my
teacher. Martin is a patient and enlightening teacher and I consider
myself very lucky to have him.
Martin and I have had an incredible history together.
Through the ups and the downs, I know I can count on him. Martin’s
greatest achievements could not compare to his kindheartedness and
his outgoing love for what he does. It has been my pleasure not only
to be his employee, but also to have him as a friend. I could not
recommend any person any higher than Martin Troutt.
C. Mangum
January 17, 2008
I am the father of a horse-crazy 13 year old girl.
Unfortunately for her, I’m not much of a horseman. Savannah has been
jabbering about horses and hanging over corral fences admiring them
for pretty much her whole life, but it was not until five years ago
that my wife and I decided that we should do something about it.
Riding horses was obviously something that she very much wanted to
do. A big hurdle in this plan was neither of us knowing much about
horses. A friend of ours told us about Martin Troutt. We were told
that he had a couple of gentle horses that were good with kids,
plenty of patience and a load of knowledge about horses. We
recruited Martin and entrusted him with the job of turning our gal
into a horseman…
We have not regretted our choice for a minute. Under Martin’s
guidance Savannah has become a very capable young rider,
participating in horse shows, gymkhanas, clinics, etc. However,
there is a lot more to this horse deal than just riding, and she has
learned a lot more than just riding skills. Savannah learned a lot
about responsibility in caring for a horse and all of the tack
associated with riding and owning one. She has gained confidence in
herself and her abilities. Hanging around with the gang out at the
Rocking MB she has had to opportunity to observe and participate in
a wide range of horse training techniques and methods, as well as
learning a lot of horse psychology. She has watched a top-notch
farrier at work and has hopefully learned to appreciate the extra
care and attention to detail a real craftsman puts into his work.
What we were told at the beginning regarding Martin Troutt’s
patience and knowledge was very much understated. His love and
enthusiasm for all things horse related is contagious and his
patience is admirable, whether it be helping out an inexperienced
rider or dealing with an ornery horse. I have spent my share of time
out at the Rocking MB and have seen some amazing progress with some
pretty hard headed critters (one of them a 13 year old girl!). I’ve
come to know Martin and Barb quite well over the past several years.
They are wonderful people and great friends. I am grateful to Martin
for his all of his help and for the sharing of his knowledge. I
would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody for any of their
horse related needs.
Randy Drew, Ely, Nevada |
