About Me
Well, Howdy there!
My name is Sarah Pinkston! I have been riding for 20+ years, 10+ of which have been spent under the guidance of a professional trainer. I have shown both personal and client horses in events such as western pleasure. cow horse, reining, ranch riding and trail, and all-around classes. While I do enjoy showing horses, my passion lies with the training process and helping my clients achieve their goals while building a lasting partnership with their horses.
My Program
I created Bar SP Horses at the beginning of 2021 when I decided to pursue training full time instead of limiting my cliental to mutual friends and family. My program has a strong foundation around the teachings of trainer's such as Zak Ellis, Buck Branaman, Ray Hunt, and Tom Dorrance.
I believe in putting a soft and supple handle on all of my horses, as well as a quiet and willing mind. Anyone can manhandle a horse and scare them into submission, but I believe in producing a willing and broke partner, whether it be for showing, pleasure riding, or packing the kiddos around.
All of my horses go through extensive ground-work to prepare their bodies and minds for the saddle work ahead. This helps makes the transition to being on their back drama free and not a big deal. They are also exposed to everything from cattle to trail obstacles to scary pool noodles. The more they see, the more confident they become!