A Maine Equine & Canine Training Facility
270 Dirigo Road
Weeks Mills, Maine 04358
Phone: 207-592-3440
info@equininetraining.com
Mary Kay Adams: Owner, Operator, and Trainer
EquiNine is the result of fifteen years equine experience, a
passion for horses and dogs, and the desire by owner
Mary Kay Adams to teach equestrian riders and dog owners to develop
a stronger bond through positive communication. She specializes in
starting horses undersaddle, solving equine behavioral issues, and
basic dog obedience. In addition, Mary Kay works to instill confidence back into
troubled horses who may have developed fears due to misguidance in
their earlier training and handling.
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The qualities Mary Kay brings to her work reflect her deep commitment to the kind, gentle, supportive growth she brings to every horse's life she touches. Mary Kay's respect for and understanding of horses is evident in the success she enjoys. Mary Kay is creative, focused, courageous and so kind. Rigel has grown to respect Mary Kay and in fact, appears to have acquired a great deal of self-confidence because Mary Kay took the time to teach him how to master his gaits correctly. She is a wonder - a gift - and surely, a horse in another life.
(Maggie from Maine)
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Background
In 1997, Mary
Kay received a degree in Equestrian Studies from the
University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. There she studied various
equine subjects, such as nutrition, breeding, preventive medicine,
equine physiology, and more. In addition, a daily hands-on training and
handling course consisted of breaking colts and teaching young
horses the basics right through advanced training techniques. Mary
Kay competed on the University of Findlay Equestrian Team and in
1997 captured the National IHSA championship title.
From there, Mary Kay worked as an assistant trainer to an equestrian show-based facility before combining multiple trainer aspects and applying them to her own well-proven equine teaching program. She is also developing a program for canines using the same positive reinforcement that has been the key to her success with horses.
"The Kids" of EquiNine
Mary Kay has a huge love and respect for animals, and it shows in her animal "family", which includes llamas, cats, dogs, horses, and bunnies, to name a few. Most of her pets have been adopted from a Humane Society or an animal rescue or were strays that she took in. Mary Kay strives at giving her "kids" comfortable homes and enjoyable lives and does the same for any animal that is in her care.
