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2027 Heart of the Horse Trainer Application

This form is to be used for all Professional and Amateur Trainer applications for any program sponsored by the Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge. You must be over 23 years of age to apply as a Professional Trainer.  You must be 19 years or older to apply as an Amateur Trainer. A few exceptions to age limits may be allowed as described on the website.

If a question does not apply to you, you must enter N/A in the answer area.

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Email *
Name (first and last) *
Mailing Address *
Telephone Number *
What age will you be in January, 2027? *
If selected, are you willing and able to cover cost of care, maintenance and transportation for your challenge horse for the duration of the Trainer's Challenge? 
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If you have a Facebook, other social media account, or a website, link us to all applicable accounts here:
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Do you have a General Liability Insurance policy? Include Policy Information of provider, if so. If not, explain:
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Which Trainer Division do you wish to be considered for?
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How many horses do you personally own?
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How many years have you been training horses? *
How many horses are in training at this time in your facility? Photos of each horse must be emailed to Admin@hohchallenge.org
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Do you own, lease or rent your facility?
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Do you have any equine related education or certification(s)? Please list if yes.
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Have you done any training competitions or exhibitions before? (If Yes, list by event name and month/year)
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Favored bit/headgear for starting horses undersaddle:
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Have you worked with feral horses before?
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Tell us a bit about your process getting a horse to the point of accepting a saddle:
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Describe your typical feeding schedule, your feed brand and hay:
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Do you believe a solid groundwork foundation is essential before starting a horse under saddle? 
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Describe the property the Challenge horse will be kept on (fence, acreage size, shelters)
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What is the address of the facility where you will keep your Challenge horse?
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Please give us some information about yourself outside of your career with horses:
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Vet Name
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Vet Phone Number (We will contact your vet)
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Equine Dentist Name (If applicable)
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Equine Dentist Phone Number (if applicable)
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Peer Reference Name
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Peer Reference Phone Number
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Client Reference Name and Phone number
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Additional Client Reference Name and Phone Number
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Farrier Name
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Farrier Phone Number (Please inform the farrier that we will be calling)
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Video submission
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Unless you have previously participated as a trainer or clinician in a previous Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge, a Safe Horse Project Trainer Challenge, or a Mississippi Horses project or event within the past three years, you must submit two UNEDITED five minute videos representative of your training skills/methods as specified in the Trainer Information for the program/event for which you are applying. 
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If you have participated in SHP/MHR programs or events, please list by name of program/event and date (month and year)
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Your signature below indicates that you have read all of the Trainer Information supplied on the Heart of the Horse website for the HoH 2025 Trainers Challenge you are applying for and that, if chosen to participate, you will abide by the requirements and guidelines as set forth for trainers in that event. You also agree to Email ALL required Photos and Videos to: Admin@hohchallenge.org
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