Equine Services

CURRENTLY NOT OFFERING: Wagon Services ~ Weddings & Wagon Rides

Wagon Rides and Services: We offer wagons rides and services for your wedding, family get-together, funeral, or business parties. You may choose from draft teams and single horses to pull maintained vehicles of a time gone by. We decorate to meet your needs. Service with a smile and beauty. We have contracted with Silvernail/ Shila Funeral Homes for all their horse drawn needs. The gallery below houses over 65 photos from recent events. Pricing starts at $300. Contact us for contract and availability

Clinics, Lessons & Learning Retreats

Lessons: Big Sky Shires & Equine Services offers group or private lessons to kids, teens and adults in western and English styles of riding, ground work and Driving. An added touch for that person who wants that extra encouragement and helping hand. Lessons offered in Showmanship, English, Western, and Driving as well as horse care and management. Our students are successful and winning in competition. Private or Group Instruction ~ Programs to fit your goals ~ Beginning to Advanced Riders/ Drivers~ American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA) Certified: Level II Western, Level II Reining, Level I Driving and Level I Hunt Seat~

Clinics: Clinics are available to fit your needs as a group or 4-H Club. I will cover areas you desire and topics to fit your needs- Nutrition, Horse Behavior, First Aid, Training/ Natural Horsemanship, Driving, Showing, and more. Each person gets equal attention and help with enthusiasm and a smile. Private or Group Instruction. We will travel to your location and each host gets a free spot in the clinic for hosting. Clinics at our facilities includes evening camp fire, noon meals and time to socialize. Private sessions are available in early mornings or evenings if needed. Camping spots and boarding facilities available. Clients can use our horses or their own.

Private Learning Retreats: We also offer private weekends or days with our instructor at our property or yours. Each weekend is specialized to meet the goals and needs of each clients. Husband and wife to girls weekend out retreats or mommy and me weekends we have you covered. Camping available at our property and boarding for your own personal equine. Clients also have the option to use our horses.

Equine Publications & Marketing

Equine Publications and Design: Let us design and print your flyers, pamphlets, business car ds and information. Check with us for quotes for web design and maintenance as well as Facebook set up and consulting. All work printed on top of the line equipment and paper. Proofs are sent before printing begins. We are also able to put together DVD video to promote your sale horse or Stallion. We are also available to help with business planning and marketing. Contact us for a consultation.

Overnight Boarding & Camping

Equine Boarding and Care: Let us take care of your equine friend. We offer 64X 16 foot continuous fenced runs with 8 X 16 Foot loafing sheds attached, 10x20 foot runs with 10x10 sheds, as well as 12X12 Box Stalls. Board packages are designed to fit your needs. Lesson packages and options available. Clients have access to our arena, round pen and obstacle course. Check out our facilities by clicking on the facilities link in the Equine Services tab above. ~ No Openings for full time board at this time- Check back all openings will be posted here~

Overnight Horse Motel Accommodations. Contact us for your next stay! Stalls, Runs and Turnout options! Trailer hookup for Electrical only. Clients have access to all our facilities.

Equine Portraits

We offer equine portrait sessions. The mini session fee is $150 and includes 20 full resolution pictures of your horse. We can provide grooming and fitting for your session for additional cost. We are willing to travel to location for expenses and daily fees.

Our photos are taken with the eye of a horseman. This allows our pictures to be accurate as well as beautiful. Our photos have been used in sale ads, web design and art.

Clients can order professionally printed photos from us to display.

Judging

We are available for judging of open shows, 4-H/ FFA, Official placings for contests and indoor agriculture. We offer a honest and fair style backed with knowledge of various breeds and rule books. All contestants are welcome to visit after the judging for feedback and help We offer reasons for classes if desired by the show management. We keep the show moving and professional while trying to keep a open and relaxed atmosphere. Please contact us for availability as well as pricing options.