Training
Forliano Farm at Quarry Valley is home to
​Jessica Forliano, a John Lyons and USHJA Certified Trainer specializing in Problem Solving for any discipline, horse behavior and starting horses and ponies under saddle. Her passion shows through the accomplishments of each horse or pony she works with as they reach their potential at the farm or in the show ring.
A $200 non-refundable deposit and a signed training contract is required to hold your horse's spot for training. Facilities include an 18-Stall barn with tack-up area, hot and cold water wash stall, Outdoor Arena, Indoor Arena, 60' Round Pen, paddock and grass turnout. All training horses have a stall and are turned out individually on a daily basis. We feed top-quality hay and grain twice per day. All stalls are cleaned daily with fresh water is available at all times.

All farrier or veterinary fees associated with the horse while in training are the responsibility of the equine-owner. Jessica typically has a waiting list for training, please book early!

ALL horses accepted into training must be up to date on all vaccinations, have a current coggins as required by all states, properly shod or trimmed, teeth floated and sound and in good health. A training contract/liability release and horse information page MUST be completed before training will begin.

Monthly Training

Full training includes training as well as board (hay and grain, turnout, stall cleaning and water). Lenth of stay at Foliano Farm at Quarry Valley depends on horse and what your goals are for your horse.

Please understand not all horses will learn at the same pace, some slower or faster rate than others. When starting a horse under-saddle, working through a problem or training a horse for the show ring, Jessica teaches your horse some of the following things for a solid foundation.
  • Round Pen Work to Gain Your Horses Focus
  • Come to You Cue
  • Sacking Out & Spook In Place
  • Responsiveness to the Bridle
  • Hip & Shoulder Control on the Ground and in the Saddle
  • Proper Leading
  • Trailer Loading & Traveling
  • Standing still to be Saddled
  • Bridling calmly and willingly
  • Walk under Saddle
  • Trot under Saddle
  • Canter under Saddle (If time allows)
  • Riding outside the ring (if time allows)

Problem Solving

Jessica offers problem solving for any age or discipline. She will discuss a training program that will suit your horse based on the problem or behavior being exhibited. Below are just a few of the issues Jessica works with:
  • Aggression
  • Rearing
  • Bucking
  • Striking, Biting
  • In-Gate Issues
  • Trailer Loading
  • Rushing or refusing Jumps
  • Canter Leads
  • Shoulder control issues
  •  Rooting
  •  And Much More...
above: Bucky Free Lunging with Jessica Forliano, John Lyons Certified Trainer
Go to all training videos.

Ask Jessica about a specific Training Issue
and how she can help.