horsemanship from the heart 🤍

Flora Belle Binninger grew up in Idaho and has been riding horses since before she could walk. Flora was fortunate to learn quality horsemanship from an early age. Her family stumbled across Buck Brannaman in 2014, when she was 9, and Flora has been chasing his style of horsemanship ever since. She started her first colt with Buck when she was 13, a little pony mare that started her business of training and selling ponies with her brother. As she grew up, Flora moved on to bigger horses, but her hunger and dedication to horsemanship remained the same. Being homeschooled allowed her to travel to pursue many different opportunities and spend countless hours in the saddle. Flora graduated high school in May of 2023, and set off on her own to work on a historic ranch in Montana and live out her dreams of making a living riding horses. She rides and starts colts for the public, offers several horses for sale each year and is currently based outside Sheridan, WY.

About Flora

Our Services

  • Colt Starting

    Next Opening: Fall 2025

    Give your colt a solid start or get your older horse restarted. Your horse will first be taught groundwork exercises and get desensitized to ropes, tarps, and flags. They will not be rushed, but when they are ready, their first few rides will be in the roundpen,focusing on getting them moving out freely. They will be ridden in and out of the arena to develop control of their feet and get them gentle. As the horse's owner, it is important that you are eager to improve your skills along with your horse. Flora feels it's crucial that you be involved and included in your horse's training. Flora kees a detailed log of everything done with your horse and two private lessons per month are included in her colt starting rate.

    Colts will live outside 24/7 in a large herd, which Flora feels is critical for their development.

  • Outside Miles & Refinement

    Next Available Slot: JULY 2024

    Have an older horse that has a solid start but needs more riding? Would your horse benefit from more miles, exposure to cows and roping, and riding alone through rough terrain? Living and working on a ranch full time, your horses will learn the meaning of a long day’s work. Having a real job for the horse changes them so much mentally. Flora will work with your horse at the level they're at and go at a pace where they can process things and think for themselves. She will also spent time in the arena getting their movements developed and refined and getting them gentle so that you can feel safe and confident riding them.

    Spots for outside horses are limited, so get in touch with Flora to see if your horse would be a good fit.

  • Private Lessons & Coaching

    -CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE-

    Flora works with riders of all ages and experience levels. You have the option to come and ride one of her gentle lesson horses or bring your own horse so she can coach you both together. Whether you're just beginning riding and horsemanship or you're more experienced and looking to refine your skills, Flora can help you with personalized, one on one instruction. Her focus is on giving you the tools to be safe and comfortable learn how to feel for your horse.

    Depending on Flora’s current location and facility, this service may not be available.

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Testimonials

  • "Just wanted to thank you so much for giving Paige a chance and the time, you did an amazing job with her and I'm so excited and so grateful! Thank you for seeing what I see in her. Mom and I rode together today and both Checkers and Paige did really well, you're doing such a wonderful job making good horses! Not only are you reaching your dreams but you're helping others reach theirs... you did for me at least. I'll continue to keep up on my homework."

    Katelyn S.

    Columbus, MT

    (Training Horse-October 2023)

  • "I couldn't be happier with my purchase of Cache from Flora. Not only did she answer all my questions, it was obvious how much she cared for him and making sure he went to the right home was a priority for her. From the time we put the saddle on him til the time we took it off you could see just how much time, energy and love Flora put into him, all her dedication was very apparent. He was truly head and shoulder above all the other horses we looked at in the last eight months. It was refreshing to work with someone so honest that had the horses best interest at heart. I would highly recommend Flora to anyone looking for a horse"

    Gretchen Erickson

    Trout Lake, WA

    (Sale Horse-November 2023)

  • "I bought Annie from Flora in July 2022 and I have to say, she is one gem of a horse. I was still pretty new to horses so I was looking for a horse that was solid and had a really good mind, so Annie was a perfect match for me. She has such a kind and gentle spirit and is incredibly perceptive as to how I feel at all times. Flora was wonderful to work with. She is always responsive and willing to answer any questions I have. Her deep dedication and care for her horses and desire to find them the perfect home is evident. She truly is so talented and has a gift with horses."

    Gemma L.

    Clancy, MT

    (Sale Horse-July 2022)