What is the 3S Method?                

Safety, Sanity & Success is a style of communicating with horses and people that offers honest insights and respectful options to change the way horses and people are working together.  We will honor people and their place in life but in doing so understand that sometimes people do not see the forest for the trees.  If your forest is too dense and you need a little clarity come meet the 3S owners and other clients to truly understand why our program is different.  We base all our education and our own personal lives on this model. We don't just "talk the talk we walk the walk!"

Chris Vinson trainer/program developer and Ellen Waukon business partner/program developer are unique in their approach to horse and rider education.  Their combined styles, strengths and skills give their clients a thoughtful, goal oriented program resulting in success.  Chris and Ellen are very serious about their riding, training and the program, they encourage others to come to the farm with the same attitude. 

Chris' talent with horses brings a fresh, honest approach to starting colts as well as rehabilitating emotionally and physically damaged horses.  Her training teaches others to respect the horse for who he is.  She discourages riders from placing human emotions onto their horses which she views as abusive because it can set the horse up for failure. Safety, Sanity and Success understands what a horse needs and respects his horseness.  Chris has mastered the concept of horse and human interaction and willingly shares her skills with others. 

Ellen brings not only riding experience but more importantly years of coaching individuals, goal setting skills and planning that guide you to the level of riding you aspire to. Her no nonsense, supportive and honest style allows clients to learn their strengths and weaknesses in a constructive environment.  Ellen's partnership with 3S-Ranch  and Chris has given  their clients an advantage not many other facilities have.  Not only are the horses challenged to become all they can be so are their owners/riders.

If you are stuck in your training or feel you aren't doing the things you want to do and seriously want to make the changes necessary to accomplish your goals please contact Chris. 

We offer clinics, seminars, fun shows, private lessons, horse training, Extreme Cowboy Course and other activities at 3S-Ranch.  Contact us to start your 3S© program for the future NOW!!  We want to help you be as safe, sane & successful as possible!!
 

Training Philosophy

Here at 3S-Ranch we are serious about our educational programs, our training horses, our clients and our personal riding. 

If you're serious about making changes and moving forward we'd love to integrate you into our educational programs.

Are you feeling safe?  Are you enjoying your horse every time you interact with him/her?  If you aren't, we would like you to try a different approach.  The Safety, Sanity & Success© approach to horse and rider education.

Safety, Sanity & Success©  is all about horse and rider learning.  We understand that not only does the horse need to learn so does the rider.  We know that although we may train and ride a horse if our client can't we haven't done our job.  

The 3S© program isn't about a single person working with clients, it's about using as many people, ideas and resources as necessary to help our clients reach their goals.  The coaching techniques used for riders are not new or unique to the 3S©, they are recognized in the business world as valid adult learning tools. 

The 3S© method recognizes that every persons goals are different as are their strengths and weaknesses. “One size does not fit all”. The awareness of the differences in each person/horse combination allows our plan to help people have some control of the process.  We've found that when people feel in control they have a better chance of finishing what they start.

The Plan developed is a living and breathing process that can grow with the client as they grow.

When you use the 3S© method you can expect the following:

· Learn to process information in a new way
· Learn to communicate clearly
· Learn exercises for use anywhere
· Learn how to challenge yourself safely
· Learn how to continue this process on your own.

The 3S© method includes private lessons, clinics, seminars and workshops with hands on participation, practices and exercises for both you and your horse.  Give us a call or come and visit the ranch and other training facilities where we offer a program that works and see for yourself the difference 3S© can make in your riding and your horses outlook on the world!