
Our Philosophy
At Balmoral the priority is the horse. Understanding the unique needs of each individual is one of the cornerstones of our success.
Through patience and experience we can zero in on what makes each horse tick; tailoring a comprehensive training plan to bring out the best in every one.
Confident horses become winning horses. The same goes for each rider in our program – we work to understand their individual needs, goals and learning style.
Training, Tips, Techniques & More!
Watch Recent Episodes
Parent Questions – Episode Five: When Should I Clap And Cheer?
Episode summary Traci Brooks discusses many of the common questions that parents ask about horse showing. In this episode she discusses clapping and cheering at the horse show. Why we do it, When to do it, and How to do it! This is the fifth in a series of videos that...
Parent Questions – Episode Four: What Is A Class and What Is A Division?
Episode summary Traci Brooks discusses many of the common questions that parents ask about horse showing. In this episode she discusses the difference between horse show Classes and Divisions. This is the fourth in a series of videos that answer parents' questions...
Parent Questions – Episode Three: What Class Should My Child Do At The Horse Show?
Episode summary Parents that are new to horse showing have a lot of great questions - and they shouldn't be embarrassed to ask. In this third episode of a new series, Traci Brooks and Pier Klemm discuss what divisions and classes to compete in. A few suggestions:....
Parent Questions – Episode Two: Getting Ready For A Horse Show
Episode summary Parents that are new to horse showing have a lot of great questions - and they shouldn't be embarrassed to ask. In this second episode of a new series, Traci Brooks and Pier Klemm discuss what's involved in getting your child ready for a horse show....
Parent Questions – Episode One: Common Questions
Episode summary Parents that are new to horse showing have a lot of great questions - and they shouldn't be embarrassed to ask. In this first episode of a new series, Traci Brooks and Pier Klemm discuss many of the common questions that parents ask about horse...
Quick Tip – Leaning On The Bit
Episode summary In this Quick Tip episode, Traci and Carleton Brooks discuss how they modified training equipment for their young horse who tends to lean on the bit with his tongue. In this case they have removed the Cavesson so that the horse can move his tongue more...
Recent Awards & Accolades
2019 Carleton Brooks inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame
2020 Pritchard Hill selected as the Green Conformation Hunter
by the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame trainer members
2019 Zone 10 Champions
Res – Young Hunter 3’3″
Deja Blue, Roaring Fork Farm LLC
Ch – 3’3″ Large 15 & Under
Oceanside, Balmoral
Ch – Green Conformation 3’6″
Pritchard Hill, Balmoral
Traci Brooks is the co-host of The Plaidcast