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EXCALIBER STABLES

Jason & Brenda Prince
13685 W 6000 S Rd
Herscher, IL 60941
815-426-2437

E-mail:  jmpexsponies@msn.com
Excaliber Training opened its doors in 2007 after nearly 15 years of in-depth experience in the small equine show
world. The ES training staff combined that experience with formal education and hard work to soon begin achieving
outstanding success for their clients.  Excaliber’s staff brings valuable experience with other equine breeds to the mix,
and they have learned skills from some of the industry’s top trainers.   

At Excaliber, our training methods are built on a combination of top-of-the-line physical care, excellent conditioning,
established training techniques and both patience and kindness.  Additionally, we have access to some of the best
support personnel – veterinarian, farrier and marketing – in the business.  Our techniques are ever growing and
changing as we strive to better our offerings for our clients and our horses
ADDITIONAL RATE INFORMATION
Daily rate at shows is $25.00 per day.  Most shows we attend are 2 days, so that is $50.00.  This covers clipping, baths,
grooming supplies and actual handling in the show ring.  At Nationals, Congress or any other National show this fee
changes to $250.00 for entire show.
Owners are responsible for the actual cost of all the stall fees, entry fees, futurity fees, office fees and bedding at shows.
Expenses for motel, food, additional labor (groom when needed) and tack stalls are divided equally among the number of
horses attending the show.
Hauling fees are reasonable at $0.35 per mile - $100 minimum.
Cart and harness rental &75.00 per show or $50.00 for cart or harness per show. We encourage owners to send their own
cart and harness for their mini or pony.
RFP River Of Time
Owned by Melissa & Amy Roberts, 5-time Congress Grand Champion, 2 times while with Excaliber Training
RFP Timed To Perfection
Owned by Amy & Melissa Roberts, Congress Modern Harness Stake Champion, 2-time Congress Reserve Grand Champion &
AMHR National Park Harness Stake Champion
Brush Creek's Magic Spell
Owned by Sandee Navaree, AMHR National Park Harness Stake Champion & mulitiple Congress Reserve Champion
Excaliber's King Charles
Owned by Erica & Rick Anderson, multiple time AMHR National Champion
Step-N-High On A Magic Cloud
Owned by Bo & Barb Step, AMHR National Champion
A training stable's success is measured by their show ring success.
Excaliber Training Stables is proud to have achieved the following from 1994 to 2011:

13 Grand Championships
27 Reserve Grand Championships
175 National Championships
143 Reserve National Championships
12 Jr./Sr. Championships
21 Reserve Jr./Sr. Championships
283 National Top Fives
210 National Top Tens

Some of Excaliber's success stories are pictured below - enjoy!
SERVICES:

Excaliber is a full service facility offering training
services for:

  • Modern Shetlands  
  • Classic and Foundation Shetlands
  • Modern Pleasure Shetlands
  • American Show Ponies
  • AMHR/AMHA Miniature Horses
  • We also show all of these breeds in Pinto (PtHA -
    Pinto Horse Association)


Please scroll down the page to see pictures of some
of our recent winners.
SPECIALTIES:

We assess your horse or pony’s potential and
help it live up to its best!

  • Driving and Performance
  • Foals and Young Stock
  • Inexperienced stock and horses or ponies with
    special challenges
  • Growing and developing amateur and youth
    exhibitors along with their horses

SUPPORT:
  • Top farrier
  • Outstanding vet
  • Access to professional marketing consultant and
    semi-professional photographer
TRAINING RATES
RFP The Time Has Come
Owned by Mellissa & Amy Roberts
2-time Congress Grand Champion
Halter - $350.00/month
Miniature Horse or Shetland Pony

Performance - $400.00/month
Miniature Horse or Shetland Pony
  • This includes training, customized diets, clipping, grooming,
    feeding, bedding and light turnout.
  • We work our horses at least five days a week.  We use a
    variety of workouts to keep the horses from getting bored
    and in the perfect shape.
  • Owners are responsible for insurance, vet bills, chiropractic
    fees, farrier care and dental work.
  • There is a charge each month for supplements.  This charge
    is split up between each client.
  • Excaliber Training Stable shall bill on month in advance for
    training fees. First payment is due and payable at the time
    the pony/horse enters training center. All training fees are
    monthly. No prorated fees for any pony/horse that leaves
    prior to the end of any month.
MARE CARE
Mare care is $5.00 per day, stall or turnout for horses that are
here being bred.
SALES
A 10% commission is charged on all horses sold by us or that
are sold while in training at  Excaliber Training Stable.
Due to rising fuel, feed and equipment cost,
all prices are subject to change.  

We will not change rates without first discussing changes with clients.
Oatmeal Acres Kan-He Doo
Owned by Marcia Keith, AMHR National Reserve
Roadster Stake Champion