Now Accepting Summer / Fall 2026 Clients
Now booking May - October from our ranch in Silver Springs, Nevada - just 45 minutes outside Reno.
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Winter training from our ranch in Sandy Valley, Nevada (outside Las Vegas) to open in the summer 2026.
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Winter training from our ranch in Sandy Valley, Nevada (outside Las Vegas) to open in the summer 2026.
Trail Horse Training
Arena miles are good, but trail miles make the horse. We've all heard the saying about wet saddle blankets! Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or ability to put training miles on their horse. Nevada's trail expert, Samantha Szesciorka - founder of Nevada Horse Trails and the long-distance rider behind Nevada Discovery Ride - is proud to offer a unique training program specifically for trail riders.
Using gentle and patient methods, Samantha helps horses progress at their own pace to build trust, resilience, and readiness for any trail.
We provide real world experience and real trail adventures to help each horse:
• Gain confidence in new environments
• Improve mobility, stamina, and conditioning
• Get valuable exposure to obstacles, wildlife, bicycles, dogs, and more
• Develop soft responsiveness and partnership under saddle
This is a thoughtful, hands-on program for horses who need more trail experience, conditioning, or confidence. Each horse's customized training and conditioning plan is tailored to their personality, fitness level, and your goals. Space is limited for individualized attention.
We provide real world experience and real trail adventures to help each horse:
• Gain confidence in new environments
• Improve mobility, stamina, and conditioning
• Get valuable exposure to obstacles, wildlife, bicycles, dogs, and more
• Develop soft responsiveness and partnership under saddle
This is a thoughtful, hands-on program for horses who need more trail experience, conditioning, or confidence. Each horse's customized training and conditioning plan is tailored to their personality, fitness level, and your goals. Space is limited for individualized attention.
Who is this for?
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Full Care Training
The 2026 summer/fall full care training season is May through October. Limited spots are available each month to ensure quality, individualized attention. Includes full care board, personalized training, and consistent communication. Each horse receives customized training based on their age, temperament, and goals. Some need more confidence and groundwork; others are ready to start logging miles out on the trail. Either way, every horse gets the time and attention it takes to become calm, capable, and confident.
$1,000/month - ALL INCLUSIVE
All horses begin with a two-week assessment period to establish their training plan and pace. If a horse needs more foundational work than expected, I'll discuss the plan and timeline with you before moving forward.
$1,000/month - ALL INCLUSIVE
- Full care board at home ranch in Silver Springs, Nevada
- Minimum two month commitment
- Limited number of horses at a time for individualized attention
- Training schedule of 3-5 days per week with a mix of trail work, conditioning, and groundwork
- Weekly updates, photos, and video progress reports for owners
- Horses must trailer load and already have experience under saddle. We do not start horses.
All horses begin with a two-week assessment period to establish their training plan and pace. If a horse needs more foundational work than expected, I'll discuss the plan and timeline with you before moving forward.
Private Training & Lessons
Get one-on-one personal training sessions with your horse (or one of ours) for confidence building, desensitization, trail riding, and more. We come to your property or meet at a trail, depending on training plan. Pricing structure for private training is customized, but starts at $100 per session.
Workshops & Retreats
We offer a variety of backcountry skills workshops and trail riding retreats through Nevada Horse Trails. Please visit the NHT event's page for details: nevadahorsetrails.com/events
About Your Trainer
I've ridden tens of thousands of Nevada's backcountry, from Reno to Elko to Las Vegas and everywhere in between, learning what it takes to make a solid trail horse.
Through Nevada Horse Trails I've helped riders discover and explore new places safely. Through the Nevada Discovery Ride I've ridden solo across the entire state... three times! I bring that same experience and patience to every horse I train, using gentle methods that prioritize partnership over pressure. |
Contact MeSpace is limited so inquire today! Submit your interest below and I'll be in touch!
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