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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.
BIG NEWS!
Watch! Carleton Brooks receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the United States Hunter/Jumper Association.
DEJA BLUE named USEF Horse Of The Year, High Performance Conformation!
RECORD YEAR named USEF Horse Of The Year, 3.6″ Green Conformation!
Training, Tips, Techniques & More!
Watch Recent Episodes
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...
Quick Tip – Cane Stick
Episode summary In this Quick Tip episode, Carleton Brooks gives a quick tip about using a cane stick to help train your horse. It does not hurt or sting your horse and as such they don't get offended to the cane stick. The cane stick can help you teach your horse...
Warming Up Your Horse
Episode summary In this episode, Traci and Carleton Brooks demonstrate the proper way to warm up your horse before a lesson. Listen as they explain how they get up of the saddle and let their horse jog and stretch. They do some figure eights so that they're working in...
Schooling A Young Horse
Episode summary In this episode, Traci and Carleton Brooks show you how to school a frisky young horse at home. Carleton wears a GoPro as he explains body language and communicating with your horse - to help riders feel and visualize what's going on. Watch as multiple...
Finding A Distance
Episode summary In this episode, Traci Brooks works with Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg to answer a common question, "Finding A Distance With My Show Jumping Horse". Traci illustrates a target box where you want to aim your horse's front feet prior to the jump. This box can...
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
