Testimonials

Here are some references from the owners of horses that Rob has worked with.
Modified September 25, 2010

Titan

"Thank-you so much Rob for all your hard work in training and caring for Titan! You have done an amazing job and have worked so diligently. I appreciate all your teaching and my knowledge of horses is so much more."

Trish Alexander,
Calgary

"We are very appreciative of your skills and how you have transformed Titan. Thanks."

Steve Kresnyak,
Calgary

Holly and Duke

" Rob is a gifted horseman. His intelligent problem solving approach yields excellent results with minimal stress to the horse and maximum effect for the time invested. He has done very well by the horses I have sent him and I would not hesitate to recommend him."

Holly Hardman,
Okotoks

Carol and Sas, Joe and Texas

"Sas arrived at Wareabouts a very nervous 5 year old Arab. She was afraid of her own shadow - puddles, streams, bogs, leaving the herd... One week of working with Rob enabled me to take her everywhere.

We then bought Dylan, a Standardbred off the track. He needed work to get beyond his standard gait so he would canter. Rob taught us rider position and he is now a pleasure to ride.

Now we are the proud owners of Texas. A big, powerful trail horse that had huge attitude. Rob taught us how to handle him and he now takes us into the back country where NO trail is too challenging.

Thanks, Rob, for your care and patience with these animals."

Carol Papworth
Joe Flynn,
Millarville

Goldie and Cameo

"I had two significant incidents with my horse Goldie when she hurt me and severely shook my confidence. I was extremely close to putting her and all my tack up for sale.

I was referred to Rob Kroeger and decided to let him have a look at Goldie. Rob spent a few days with her and suggested that she would turn out to be a great horse but needed better brakes and impulsion training to get her mind more collected. Rob took the time to explain things to me clearly and concisely and included me in every facet of the training. As we progressed it became very obvious to me that Goldie was enjoying every minute of her training and was turning into the horse that I had hoped she would be.

Rob not only trained my horse but worked on rebuilding my confidence. Rob has given me a few lessons on how I can continue with Goldie in a safe and enjoyable way for both of us. Through the lessons my confidence started to return. I believe I am now on a lifetime journey with my horse and I have Rob to thank for that.

Rob is very knowledgeable and patient when it comes to dealing with both horses and those of us who own them. He is a true "natural horseman". I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to solve a horse problem or start a horse on the correct path."

Malcolm Sills,
Millarville

"Cameo is a real find for her owner, Malcolm Sills."

Rob Kroeger,
Wareabouts Training Stables

Rosalee and Tuffy

"Hello all. If the Clinician is Rob Kroeger, he is absolutely fantastic with horses. I have worked personally with him and he has kept me riding when I almost stopped. Horses usually love him and his communication with humans is great too."

Rosalee Morrison
fbqhorn@yahoo.com

Lady

"Lady was a real pleasure to train. She turned out, after 60 days, as a real lady's horse. Gentle by nature and very light, bright, willing and able. Thank you to Sharon Davis (Lady's owner) for sending her to Wareabouts Training Stables. Thank you for the time you spent coming out to enjoy her progress. The trail rides were great. May you have as much happiness as your heart desires with LADY."

Rob Kroeger
Wareabouts Training Stables

Doug and Lori on Texas and Thunder

"I can not begin to express how happy and thankful I am for Rob and his great work with Texas and myself. I had a back injury a year ago and after my recovery, Texas was totally dominant and would do nothing for me. He was pushy and when mounted he would stand and not move. It did not matter what you did. I sat on him for almost 3 hours one day. It was such a disappointment as I really loved that horse. I was referred to Rob by my farrier. I sent Texas with the view to getting him ready for sale. After two weeks I was riding him in the mountains on a rope halter and he was magnificent. It was just as I had always dreamed it could be. After one month he came home and the thought of selling him is a distant memory, now. I would and have recommended Rob to many people. He is a great trainer with horses and people. And you have to love that little piece of paradise he trains at. Thank you, Rob."

"Thunder started his training with Rob scared of his own shadow. A nearly 17 hand horse who shook when you looked at him! After two weeks we were riding him in the mountains on a rope halter, going through water and up and down hills, crossing bridges - all with a new found confidence. Thunder came home after one month and is truly a changed horse. Thank you, Rob. We are forever grateful."

Lori Thompson and Doug Steinke
equines@platinum.ca