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A Bit About Me

 About Me ; 

Stephanie Higgins - Hamilton 

" I can't remember the first time I rode a horse "

Growing up mainly in Central Oregon, Stephanie was born to a love of horses. As an adult her passion for learning and teaching has taken her across the country. From the ranches of Eastern Oregon, the cattle sale barn in Madras, to cutting horse barns in GA to the jumping barns of California coast, the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse race industry of California and Oregon. She owned the premier Girl Scout Horse Camp from 2008-2011 on the Central Coast of California, sub contracting with GS running 20-30 camp horses she trained and owned.  

Stephanie has never been afraid of change or a change of senary for work, she loves new place and people. 

Settling in Tri Cities Washington May 2020

Stephanie has used her 20 yr long career of teaching, coaching, and training to help her students achieve their greatest goals. 

Through the consistent exercise of correct horsemanship and riding techniques she is able to develop young horses into winning champions, and green riders into confident horseman. Passionate about the sport of barrel racing she demonstrates that good horsemanship wins. She provides ample focused attention to each of her students, focusing on emotional regulation, physical skills and good horsemanship above all. Stephanie's consistent focused approach shows Smooth is Fast. 

Travis Hamilton born into a family of horse shoers and ropers, Travis was in the saddle before he could walk and under a horse shoeing before he could drive. He was winning ropings and driving to rodeos before he had a permit. He has had much success team roping winning buckles and saddles. He is passionate about getting and keeping horses sound, with a holistic approach to horse health and care. Travis also spent time learning the art of equine dentistry performing services for clients up and down the coast since 2005. When is not helping clients, roping or shoeing he can be found on his dirt bike, snowmobile, fishing, hunting or riding with his wife and spending time with the one son left at home. 

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Classes Offered

Get started Here or Improve Your Game

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Stallions Standing

Smooth it over Guy

2015 AQHA Stallion


By A Smooth Guy ( who needs no intro ) out of a mare named Sacs Sunday Times. Sacs Sunday Times is by the great Triples Image. Triples Image was just inducted into the Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2020. 

GUY as we call him is showing such promise in the barrel pen, on the ranch and is such a gentleman, breeding mares during the week and racing on the weekends. You would never know he is a stallion in the holding pen & warm up pen. Gentleman to say the least. Follow him on Facebook under Smooth it Over Guy


2022

Stud Fee $1000 *LFG

Booking Fee $250 ( Oct 1st to Jan !st)

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It’s Game Time with Hamilton Equine Services

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Full Service Horse Blanket Wash & Repair

Drop off your blankets onsite

I saw a need in 2020 for Tri Cities, mainly caused from my own suffering through my 1st winter in the area, and nowhere accessible to drop, wash and repair horse blankets.  So fall 2021 I set up shop on my ranch. 

I have a system and equipment to fully wash, repair and water proof all sizes and thickness of horse blankets. They will come back feeling new. 

Prices based on size of blanket and repairs needed.  

Call or text me - 208-791-5517 

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Where Professional meets practical

Riding Lessons *  Boarding * Equine Laundry Service * Stallion Services 

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“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together”

Vincent van Gogh

Contact Me

Get in touch today to schedule a session with Hamilton Equine Services.

208-791-5517

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Upcoming Events

  • Spring Smooth is Fast 102
    Spring Smooth is Fast 102
    Sat, May 11
    Kennewick
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 12, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Kennewick, Kennewick, WA, USA
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – May 12, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Kennewick, Kennewick, WA, USA
    Following up to the 101 preparation clinic, this clinic will be geared towards horses that are on the pattern, who need to problem solve, build some confidence, clean up their turns, or work on issues that have arose. I will cater this clinic to riders, we are not a cookie cutter clinic
  • Spring Smooth if Fast Clinic 101
    Spring Smooth if Fast Clinic 101
    May 11, 12 / PM class
    Kennewick
    May 11, 12 / PM class
    Kennewick, Kennewick, WA, USA
    May 11, 12 / PM class
    Kennewick, Kennewick, WA, USA
    In this clinic we will focus on preparing our horse & riders through a series of drills and exercises to be mentally and physically ready to be on the pattern. Drills are set up to advance horses through a series that build confidence and correct form, while holding the rider accountable

Frequently Asked Questions

Serve Me a Question - I’ll Volley You an Answer

Have you worked with any professional athletes?

Yes, I have been privileged to coach and help many riders who have accelerated higher than myself in the arena. I have made MANY high caliber horses and handed them off to students of buyers to see their glory, while I have continued to train at home.

How are you different from other trainers?

I believe that in my program, I draw a vast amount of knowledge from my, all of the board background ( cutting, race horses, jumping, endurance, barrel racing ) I have always been gifted to " feel " a horses mental capacity and help build confidence in unsure horses. I believe this feel comes from riding thousands of horses with training levels and personalities as well as so many breeds of horses. The ability to feel a horse and build on that has helped me save so many lost horses and bring them to understanding our ways. From stubborn, to scared.

Do I need to be at a certain athletic level to train with Hamilton Equine Services?

No, but yes. We will help you from where you are, but expect progress from all of our students. We take a riders under 200 lbs only for our school horses. Riders must be strong enough to get on their own horses. Our students are asked to do simple yoga and stretches throughout the week between lessons so we aren't wasting time and starting over every lesson.

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