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Breaking & Training

Breaking horses has been the family bread and butter for over fifty years. Our facility has elevated and carried on the family tradition of breaking horses. We are forever breaking in and sending babies off to many of the country's top trainers. With our knowledge, history, and skill set, we feel confident we’re able to do as good a job breaking-in your horses as anyone!

Every horse is different and presents with different needs and unique abilities and inabilities; we are very aware of this fact and treat each horse as it presents.
 
  • We focus on building a solid foundation for your horses to move forward with in the rest of their training. 
  • We teach them to bend, flex, and round up.
  • They will be cantering circles properly, and easily.
  • We teach them to really steer, not just wham bam!
  • We also have the babies walking through one of our two on premises starting gates on a daily basis.
  • We focus on curbing vices before they begin, such as bucking and rearing, this is in an effort to minimize the risk of injury to the horses and their current and future riders.
  • EVERY horse in training will spend an hour per day walking on one of two European walking machines. This helps focus the mind AND develop the body.
  • We also focus on growing a strong healthy horse. We feed the highest quality alfalfa, and an exceptional personalized grain mix.
  • It's a common joke around the farm that most horses will initially ride much better than they lead!
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Swimming


 We include swimming in some of our horse's training regimens for a variety of reasons. We tailor-make every horse's training regimen and we are fortunate enough to have the facility, so we include swimming where we feel necessary!

Swimming helps in developing and conditioning muscles, particularly those in the back, shoulders, and hindquarters, without the stress on joints and tendons that running might cause. This leads to improved muscle tone and endurance.

Another key benefit is injury prevention and rehabilitation. Swimming is low impact, making it ideal for horses recovering from injuries, especially leg injuries, allowing them to regain fitness safely. It's also used preventatively to minimize injury risk during intense training.

Swimming also enhances cardiovascular fitness, improving heart and lung capacity, which is essential for racehorses needing to perform at high levels over short, intense distances or longer races.

Mentally, swimming can be refreshing for horses. The change from the usual training routines on the track can keep horses mentally stimulated, potentially reducing boredom or behavioral issues.

After a hard workout or race, swimming serves as an effective way to cool down, managing post-exercise heat stress. For horses needing to manage their weight, swimming provides a calorie-burning exercise that's safer than overworking on land.

Swimming can also build confidence in horses. The calming nature of water can help nervous horses, possibly leading to better behavior and performance on the track.

Lastly, the resistance of water aids in improving flexibility and range of motion, crucial for the agility required in racing.

We utilize our swim facility to customize and enhance workouts to suit each horse's specific training, recovery, or conditioning needs.
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Horse Sales

Crane Thoroughbreds consistently offer a selection of young Thoroughbreds for sale, including horses we've bred and raised, as well as others we've hand selected and are developing for resale.
Interested in a partnership? We’re open to collaborating with partners and welcome inquiries about potential opportunities.

In addition to Thoroughbreds, we enjoy helping people find the perfect horse to suit their riding goals and abilities. We offer a selection of well-trained, versatile horses that cater to a variety of equestrian disciplines and skill levels, ensuring riders of all backgrounds can discover their ideal equine partner. Our experienced team thoroughly evaluates each horse’s temperament, athleticism, and suitability, matching potential buyers with the best fit for their unique needs.  
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Shipping Services

Crane Thoroughbreds provides reliable shipping services to and from our location in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Our fully insured trailers are designed to be safe and comfortable, ensuring an stress-free loading and transportation experience for all horses.
 

We also offer occasional chartered trips across the country. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
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