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"Best horsebackriding stables in Sonoma County"
for 2008 and 2009.
Well Trained Horses' (based at Icssoma Farms LLC) mission is to rehabilitate, re-train and re-home promising rescue horses; work to eliminate equine transport across US borders for the purpose of slaughter; and include youth at risk in our rescue programs, helping them to build confidence, compassion, career and life skills. More information about the treatment of horses brought to slaughter can be found on our Links page.
A look at Horse Rescue
As horse people, it is critical that we understand the current nexus between horse slaughter and the need for horse rescue.
This article can be found on our Rescue Horses page |
Join us for Tea, a tour, appetizers, & desserts & more
July 30th 4:30 - 6:30 at Icssoma Farm
Meet & hear stories of our incredible rescues, then join us for a delightful tea!
Download the flier here!
Go to donate button (at left), & send $25 Specifiy "tea" and tickets will be held at the door.
For hard copy tickets, purchase at Saddles to Boots.
Purchase raffle tickets here ($5 for 1, $25 for 6, any number may be purchased, 6 prizes added this week....we will email you your numbers & deposit them in the drawing, or purchase at Saddles to Boots. Ticket sales on line will close Friday, June 30th at 2pm.
Tickets at saddles to boots will end Friday at 3 pm
Tickets will be available at Icssoma Farm until 5:30 when drawing will take place. |
Shopping to Save Horse's lives
For $29 you receive a Certificate of Gratitude (suitable for framing) telling they have helped save a horse's life, they will also receive a picture of the horse, with his or her story on the back.
or Save a life and get a warm feeling/fuzzy/plush gift
For $39, all of the above plus a sweet stuffed horse, unicorn (specify color), or key ring
we can send priority mail for an additional $5 to each address,
we can send overnite for an additional $12 for each address.
we will happily provide gift wrapping or gift bags for $5 for gifts over $125 we will provide priority shipping
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"I love the barn environment... it's one of the healthiest places kids can be...I can't say enough about how much we enjoy being with the horses. we feel really fortunate to have Icssoma Farm"
- Ben Heschen, Sebastopol
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Summer Camps!
Our 2010 summer camps are just around the corner. This year we will have a total of 9 5-day camps running every week beginning June 14th. For all the details, see our Camp page, or you can print our flyer and share with your friends! |
Our Natural Horsemanship Clinic on June 19th was a great success!
Our next clinic will be August 28th, 1:00 to 4:30 PM
See the Clinics and Special Events page for more information, or click here to view the flyer. |
The only stable where all profits go to saving horses & helping youth at risk.
Icssoma Farm LLC is a full range equestrian facility nestled in a serene country setting. We offer lessons, training, mini lessons, Pony parties, summer camps, and sales. Our focus is on dressage and jumping with a natural horse training perspective.
Boarding is available for students and horses in training.
Saving horses from slaughter... Changing all of our lives. Read more.
Check back here for the latest news and updates
from Icssoma Farm LLC. |
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Ricky Finn is not just the best horse I have ever owned, he is the best horse I have ever known. To imagine what might have become of him if he hadn't been rescued is just unthinkable. He is cute as can be, playful, so smart, so affectionate, but also so steady under saddle that I feel we can do anything together. I am so grateful too for the care you took in retraining him. I never owned a thoroughbred before, maybe lot's of them are like Finn, but to me he is one in a million. I just love him so much, we are definitely a forever match! Thank you Susan.
We Rescue Horses, train, take care of their medical needs & rehome and sell them, or will take donations for them. See Rescue Horses for more.
 We would like to honor Lila, our volunteer of the month, who was responsible for spearheading a campaign to save a horses life.
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 We've opened a new section of the site, Equine Angels. Join us there and share stories of friends that are no longer with us.
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PASTURE PALS/Free horses to good homes: We have several horses that are free to good homes. See Sale Horse page for more info.
Job Opening! We are currently looking for working student, part-time catch rider and/or part-time instructor, see Job Opening page for more info.
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"I have ridden with numerous clinicians and Olympians, but I drive four hours to ride with Susan Jan. She was able to restore my confidence and skills, and put the joy back in my riding and training. Anyone would be lucky to ride with her ." "My first experience with Susan Jan was as an adult beginner. She is extraordinarily insightful and sensitive to the unique challenges with which adult learners struggle. Her tenacity and dedication to my success and mastery of the skill and the fine art of classical riding have persisted to this day, 15 years later."
–Mary Fallon, Student, Roseville
"Thank you again for the incredible experience you provided me with... I was treated to a tremendous lesson ! You spent a huge amount of time with me, going over what I needed to understand. You worked me through my fears and concerns. You encouraged me to try movements that I would not have tried on my own. Your support and encouragement were incredibly helpful and your energy and enthusiasm contagious.
I learned more in that one hour from you than in the 10 years previous!
--Deborah Scherrer, Castro Valley
"My skill level and confidence has improved immensely through Susan Jan's instruction. I highly recommend her to any level student"
–Diane Perro, student
"No one could be more sensitive to the client and the horse"
–M. Bishop, Rohnert Park
Well trained horses is a 501.c3 charity, all donations are tax-exempt as provided by the laws of California
our tax id # is C-316-9607
LLC # 71-087-3010.
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Victory!
