Meet Our Natural Horsemanship Trainer,

"Ben Witte"

Testimonial:   I just want to say that I am sooo glad that I spent all those hours on the internet looking for a trainer, because we found you guys. We were kinda wondering if we wanted to travel 2 hours to a trainer, but are glad we did. Last year we had taken Sadira to a different trainer and they had us convinced that she might never be able to be trained. But after just a few weeks Jim came down and saw Richard using the groundwork techniques and saw Ben working with her. In just a few more weeks Ben was up on her and riding her in the arena. We both came down and watched Richard and Ben working with her-- I kept sayin "I cant believe it"-- I was teary eyed. To know that we were going to be able to get her trained and be rideable--wow-- it didnt seem possible. When it was close to her time being up and Ben being done with his training, we came back down and Ben helped us learn how to ride her-- he was patient, understanding and very considerate. Even the next week when we brought our son back to ride her-- everyone was soooo kind and considerate to us. Our son had never rode before so he needed someone to show him that would be patient with him and that was Ben to a T. We were soooo impressed and happy with Marj, Richard and Ben that we have now taken our 2nd horse- (my baby) to them to work with him. I can't tell you how much I have appreciated the answers when we would call, the emails and the opportunity to go and visit whenever we wanted to. That was a factor in choosing Wellgreen Farm. If you say we can come whenever we want -- and we drop in-- it proves you have nothing to hide. We thank you sooo much for all your time, talent, and the friendship that we have formed. LaMerle & Jim Czarnecki

From LaMerle after taking her horse Argone back home following our training program...

I just wanted to share one of my BEST days ever with my good friends and family :)   this was my first time to ride him-- I was in tears when I got off-- it was a dream come true--made possible by Marj-- for having a GREAT facility to train my baby and make him rideable-- and for all the love and care you gave him and me :) Ben-- for doing the training that I needed Aragorn to have so I could ride him-- and for all the love--pateince and understanding you gave :) If it wasnt for these 3 I would have never accomplished this :) THANK you from the bottom of my HEART :)  

Another Testimonial............... I finally got to ride Storm Saturday and Sunday at Moraine View.  He did great!   He was in the front around the lake both days.  We encountered turkeys, deer, and squirrels running all over and he dealt with it well.  This was the first time he made it all around the lake without refusing to go once he had seen something scary.  I didn't feel the nervousness in his body like I used to.    I did his exercises before we rode and when he saw the animals on the trail I flexed his neck and let him look at them and then he walked off and was fine. I'm very happy with his progress.  It was like he grew up and learned a lot at your place.   Can you tell Ben he and Richard they did a great job with Storm!  Thanks,   Shari  6/16/08

At Wellgreen Farm, let us show you how to get the results from your horse that will help you keep your horse trained, the Clinton Anderson way....We not only train your horse but we will show you how to continue or keep your horse trained once you get home.

Adam Gilmore

Equestrian Staff

Lastly, as a wise old friend of mine once said,

"If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting!" 

"What's the motivation to do ground work?

The more times you pick yourself up off the ground, the better your ground work is going to get." -- Clinton Anderson

Learn a safer, better way to work with your horse.......get enrolled into some of our groundwork sessions, training, and/or riding lessons soon. 

Let us show you how to get the respect you deserve from your horse to keep your rides safe and enjoyable!

  Richard Gilmore

Groundworking Specialist

Our training is based on consistency which leads to rapid progression, without resistance, which then leads to a bond and trusting relationship between the rider and the horse.

We encourage our clients to stay and watch our training sessions at any time. We want you to know how to handle your horse, once you get home, so you may continue on with any needed training, going forward, that may arise. We offer training session lessons so you will know how to handle your horse once you get him home.

It doesn't matter if we are training your young filly or colt or if your horse just needs a little fine-tuning done.

We can help you get and keep the desired results you want in your horse without inflicting fear or pain.

It is all done naturally, using the psychology of the horse and breaking it down so the horse understands what we are asking of it and then rewarding the horse for every small step it does right......

Time is precious......don't delay putting off the training necessary for your horse, so you can make the most of your riding pleasure in a safe, fun, and enjoyable way!

Barn Phone is

309+378-2124 or call my cell at 309+530-0670.  We would love to hear from you!

Adam giving Candy a little pat for a job well done in her trail class where she won 2nd out of 45 horses and earned Reserve Champion at the McLean Co Fair in 2007.