Colt starters in the PNW?

[cardinale]

Anyone know of good colt starters in the western WA/northern OR region? I’m in western WA in an area with a fair number of horses but no colt starters AFAIK. Had a couple of leads but nothing panned out (older trainers who are booked up and then retiring ).

I’ve asked every person connected with horses around here that I can find, without luck. There are quite a few trainers in northern Oregon who advertise colt starting. If anyone has any suggestions please post or PM me yea or nay. I’d appreciate knowing who to stay away from, as well because the place will probably be several hours away which means I won’t get over there very often.

Thank you for any information.

[NancyM]

Ask the local TB racing fraternity.

[Quincy]

I know SAFE horse rescue has been using Joel Conner for years to work with their horses, and I believe he starts colts.

Joel Conner Horsemanship - Clinics

[cardinale]

@Quincy

I know SAFE horse rescue has been using Joel Conner for years to work with their horses, and I believe he starts colts.

Thank you, that’s a great lead!

NancyM, another good idea–I didn’t even know about racing in WA but there is definitely a small TB industry.