Testimonials - Professional/Customers

Look what the following professional horse trainers have to say about the Barnes Trainer

R.G. from Roma, Texas

I broke my own mustang, but couldn't get the buck out of him especially when he spooked. Well, after being thrown who knows how many times and dragged a few times– and at 57 years of age it hurts for a while–I got the Barnes Trainer. Since I got it "Bud" tried to buck but he was fooled because it works. Now he's another horse and even seems to look forward for another ride.
The Barnes trainer is the best investment I have made.
Now if I could only find a psychotherapist for my three year old part thoroughbred. He picks on the other horses and eats cigarettes.

Dale Haraway - Trainer (Oklahoma)

The Barnes Trainer saves me many valuable hours. I don't spend nearly as much time as I did to green break a horse since I started using the Barnes Trainer.

Scott Daily - Daily Horse Training-Kansas

The Barnes Trainer has never failed me. It is an unbelievable asset for training horses.

Billy Hughes -Trail rider-Oklahoma

Riders of all skill levels would be smart to use The Barnes Trainer.

Rob Pierce - World Champion Calf Roper- Oklahoma

The Barnes Trainer is the greatest piece of equipment to come along since the saddle.

Donna Pierce - 3 time Pole Bending Champion

With the Barnes Trainer an un-ridden 2 or 3 year old can be ready to ride in just the time it takes to put it on your horse.

Thelbert Barnes- Rodeo Contractor

I have seen dozens of unbroken, never before ridden, green 2 and 3 yr old horses-ridden without bucking within 10 minutes after using the Barnes Trainer.

A letter from the owner of the horses used in the commercial

Customer Testimonials

R.G. from Roma, Texas

I broke my own mustang, but couldn't get the buck out of him especially when he spooked. Well, after being thrown who knows how many times and dragged a few times– and at 57 years of age it hurts for a while–I got the Barnes Trainer. Since I got it "Bud" tried to buck but he was fooled because it works. Now he's another horse and even seems to look forward for another ride.
The Barnes trainer is the best investment I have made.
Now if I could only find a psychotherapist for my three year old part thoroughbred. He picks on the other horses and eats cigarettes.

K.R. from Forrest City, Iowa

I purchased your trainer earlier this year but hadn't had much chance to use it. The reason being my mare is what they call a "sleeper". She can be the best broke horse in the world until she decides today is not the day to be ridden. You put your foot in the stirrup and she's suddenly a world-class bucking horse. But not anymore...

This weekend we attended a living history event and used her for medieval games. Much like the renaissance faire games. My husband took her into a canter and she started bucking. The last time she did this he was airborne. This time she could only hop. And then she stopped...totally bewildered.

She tried it one more time and the attempt to buck was hilarious. The look on her face...

Thank you...I've spent thousands of dollars on professional trainers, and your halter solved the problem.

C.S. from Texas

Hello from Southeast Texas! I couldn't be happier with your Barnes Trainer. My 6 yr old son fell in love with a beautiful little mustang about a year ago and after purchasing it we were unable to ride him because he wanted to buck every time we saddled him. Due to time constraints with my job, I was unable to spend the time working with the pony to ensure that he would be suitable for a kid to ride. After your Barnes Trainer arrived, we saddled up "Chief" and WOW!, I still can't believe it. Chief attempted to buck one time and didn't like the feeling and stood very calmly while my 13 yr old son mounted him. Within 15 minutes, the pony was walking around the pen with no jump at all. We have used the Barnes Trainer to continue the pony's training and plan on taking him on a trail ride shortly. Way to go guys, what a brilliant piece of tack. This is a must have for every person that owns a horse. Anything can be taught if you have the right tools, and this is the right tool.

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J. R. from Arizona

I bought your Barnes trainer. I am a horse trainer in Waddell Arizona. I start horses. I am 53 years old and have had several wrecks on horses in the past that resulted in several trips to the hospital. My family and friends say I’m too old to start horses. I disagree. I don’t care if it kills me. I love starting horses and ridding green horses. When a horse gets calm and easy to handle I sell it because there is no challenge riding it. When I bought your Halter, my wife argued that we couldn’t afford it, I had just been laid off from my job and funds were tight. I have 15 horses most of the time. When I sell one or finish training one for someone else I don’t let a stall sit empty very long. I will go buy a wild colt horse off the Indian Reservation and train it for trails and put I it up for sale and do it again. I have 4 adopted kids ages 9 to 14, a girl and 3 boys. Well, I ride and train these horses until the buck is gone, then I let the kids put miles on them riding through the neighborhood and on trails. I use to have a hard time to get 2 of the boys to ride because they were afraid the horse would spook and toss them off. When I got this BARNES TRAINER, I was skeptical. I had 4 geldings I was training at the time. I knew they all bucked. And I was planning on doing a lot of ground work to get the buck out of them. So I worked with them enough so I could get the halter on and a saddle. Then I just adjusted it a few times and let all 4 go in the round pen. Only one had the halter on. I only have one. I ran them for a few minutes so the horse could get the feel of it. Then I caught him and put the bridle (Tom Thumb Snaffle Bit) over the Barnes Trainer.  I walked around at his side turning him and stopping him so he would get the feel of the new equipment. He was ok with it. These are big horses 16 hands +, and I’m 5'8" and 53 years old. So I need a bucket to get on some days when I can’t lift my leg high enough from stiffness. I put the bucket down and the horse stood there for me to get on. He was calm. Nothing happened. Then I turned him. He reared in a circle not high or bad and came down and started to buck. He came down on his front end after rearing and wanted to buck, but it stopped there. One hop and he wasn’t a bucking horse any more. I still used the BARNES TRAINER on him when I rode him for about a week then I tried him with out it and he rides nice. I have tried it on several other horses, too. My 2 boys that wouldn’t ride seen how the horses quit bucking with it on and now they will ride with the BARNES TRAINER on. My problem with the kids is I only have one BARNES TRAINER and I’m unemployed and can’t afford to buy another right now or I would. So my boys share. They take turns using it when I’m not using it. It gets used every day around here. It helps me a lot in training horses. I have cut my ground work time way down. Now I can train them from their back. I believe this Barnes Trainer works. It gives me confidence when it comes time to mount a horse that has never been rode. It’s like a silent helping hand. Other live helpers seem to be more trouble than help. Now that I got help training horses, the price of fuel and feed has gone up so high that horse training and sells has dropped tremendously. I am trying to make it as a horse trainer. I’ve been doing this for many years, but I might have to get another job to make ends meet. But thank you, the BARNES TRAINER works, I BELIEVE.       

In response to The Barnes Trainer requesting to use his testimonial on a message board:

Use my feedback wherever you want. Anyone who has something negative to say about your trainer shouldn't own a horse. ANYONE who has any common sense about horses and their behavior will instantly recognize the value of your trainer. Since I last wrote you, the pony that was so unwilling to be ridden has transformed into a pony that is eager to be ridden and will run to the gate when he sees my son coming with a saddle. The pony now understands that riding doesn't hurt him and he gets to go socialize with other horses on trail rides, see new places and is becoming a productive member of our family. Thanks again guys and keep up the good work.
C. S. from Texas

In response to The Barnes Trainer requesting to use his testimonial on a message board:
Sure I have no problem with you using my testimony. I think it works. It sure helps me. I have my femur bone broke twice 2 years ago on the same leg. It’s mostly metal now, but I move a lot slower and my knee on the other leg is bad, too. So I wobble around and refuse to quit training horses, even though I have been hurt many times. So I am happy this Barnes Trainer came along. I train wild horses straight from the Indian reservation. Ones that have never been caught before and have them riding in a week with the help of the Barnes Trainer. It use to take a month to get in the saddle.
Thanks J. R. from Arizona
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J. S. from Wyoming

In October of 2007, I received an older mare that had very little handling. I went through the ground work and started her under saddle. She was coming alone beautiful when all of a sudden and with out warning she blew up, resulting in me having two broken ribs and a chipped vertebra. I was out for a while. I grew up raising and training horses and am accustomed to the rewards / hazards associated with working these magnificent animals. However, I never experienced pain like I felt that day. As I started the healing process, I found myself becoming intimidated at the idea on sitting saddle again. My wife had read about the Barnes Trainer and recommended me trying one. I was very skeptical. I mean, how would a halter keep a horse from bucking? By March of 2008, my ribs and back had healed up enough for me to start riding again. Naturally, I had a score to settle with a certain mare. She was brought into the round pen and making a long story short, it worked!!! She could not get her head down to buck. There was no pain inflicted, she just could not lower her head. I've started several horses over the past couple of months, each with the Barnes Trainer. I haven't had one try to buck yet. As soon as they lower their head, they raise it right back up, giving me a chance to regain control. If not for the Barnes Trainer, I don't know where my riding would be today. It was well worth every dime spent.

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J.W. for Arkansas

Just a note to let you know that I did receive the Barnes Trainer and how
extremely pleased I am with it.  The workmanship is absolutely excellent
and the delivery time was much faster than anything else I have ever
ordered.

Enclosed is my $10.00 check for special ordering the Trainer in black leather.

I am so anxious to put the Trainer to work with several of my young horses
as well as "Mr. Troublemaker" gelding.

Thanks for a great product and wonderful service.

Muchisimo fracias para todo!!
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