Professional horse training with Isabella Sartain of Vintage Spur LLC. Brand new round pen on-site. Available to current boarders and outside horses.
Cates Horse Boarding is proud to have Isabella Sartain of Vintage Spur LLC as our on-site professional trainer. Isabella works right here on our property in Garfield, Arkansas -- using our brand new round pen and the open land that makes Cates such a special place for horses. Whether you are a first-time rider, a seasoned equestrian looking to sharpen your skills, or a horse owner dealing with behavioral challenges, Isabella has the experience and patience to help.
Having a professional trainer on-site is one of the things that sets Cates Horse Boarding apart from other boarding facilities in Northwest Arkansas. Many barns require you to haul your horse to a separate facility for training. At Cates, training happens where your horse already lives -- in a familiar environment, with familiar people, on familiar ground. That makes a real difference in how quickly and effectively horses respond to training.
Professional horse trainer offering riding lessons, behavior and desensitization work, exercise rides, and conditioning programs. Isabella works with horses and riders of all levels -- from complete beginners to experienced competitors.
Training is available to current Cates boarders as well as outside horses. If you are not a boarder but want to bring your horse in for training, reach out and we will work out the details.
Isabella provides a full range of training and lesson services right here at Cates Horse Boarding. Every program is tailored to the individual horse and rider -- there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Whether you have never been on a horse or you have been riding for years, Isabella meets you where you are. Lessons cover everything from basic horsemanship and riding fundamentals to advanced techniques and discipline-specific work. She is patient with beginners and challenging for experienced riders.
Does your horse spook at tarps, trailers, or new environments? Isabella works with horses on behavioral issues and desensitization -- helping them build confidence and trust through consistent, patient training. This is especially valuable for young horses or horses with past trauma.
If your schedule makes it hard to ride as often as your horse needs, Isabella offers exercise rides to keep your horse fit, engaged, and in good condition. Your horse gets the movement and attention it needs, even when you cannot be there.
Preparing for a show season, getting back into work after time off, or just wanting your horse in better shape? Isabella builds customized conditioning programs based on your horse's current fitness level and your goals.
Our round pen is brand new and built specifically for professional training work. A round pen is one of the most effective tools in horse training -- it creates a controlled environment where the trainer can work closely with the horse on groundwork, lunging, desensitization, and under-saddle exercises without the distractions of an open arena or field.
The round pen at Cates is available to all boarders for their own use as well. Whether you want to work with Isabella or just put in some ground work on your own, the round pen is here for you. It is one more reason Cates Horse Boarding offers something truly different in the NWA horse boarding market.
You do not have to board at Cates to work with Isabella. Training services are available to outside horses as well. If you are looking for a horse trainer in Northwest Arkansas and want to bring your horse to a beautiful facility with real space and a dedicated round pen, give us a call. We are happy to discuss options and scheduling.
Training at Cates Horse Boarding means your horse works in a calm, natural setting -- not a busy commercial facility. Our property sits on approximately 50 acres in Garfield, Arkansas, surrounded by rolling hills and quiet countryside. There are no loud highways, no heavy traffic, and no industrial noise. This is the kind of environment where horses relax, focus, and learn effectively.
The Cates family supports the training program by providing the facility, maintaining the round pen, and ensuring every horse on the property is well cared for. Isabella focuses entirely on training -- she does not have to worry about facility management or horse care logistics. That means when she is working with your horse, her full attention is on your horse.
We are located just minutes from Bentonville, Rogers, and Bella Vista -- and right near Pea Ridge National Military Park. It is an easy drive from anywhere in NWA or Southwest Missouri, and well worth the trip for the quality of training and the beauty of the setting.
No. Isabella works with both current boarders and outside horses. If you want to bring your horse in for training or lessons, just reach out and we will coordinate the details.
Contact Isabella directly at isabellafsart@gmail.com, or call Cates Horse Boarding at (479) 903-4996 and we will connect you. Scheduling is flexible and based on availability.
All levels -- from complete beginners who have never been on a horse to experienced riders looking to refine their skills. Isabella adjusts her approach to meet you and your horse where you are.
Yes. The round pen is available to all Cates boarders, regardless of boarding tier. You are welcome to use it for ground work, lunging, or any training you want to do on your own.
Isabella works with horses on a wide range of behavioral challenges -- spooking, trailer loading, ground manners, desensitization to new objects and environments, and more. Every horse is different, so she tailors her approach to the specific issue.
Training rates are set by Isabella through Vintage Spur LLC and are separate from boarding fees. Contact her directly at isabellafsart@gmail.com for current pricing and package options.
Whether you are a boarder or bringing your horse in from outside, we would love to talk about what Isabella can do for you and your horse.