We met Ashley and Mike over a year ago when we bought a two year old filly from them. Although she was young and green, it was obvious she had been treated with a firm, yet gentle hand. Her sweet nature was greatly enhanced by the manner in which she was handled and resulted in excellent ground manner. We were so impressed with what had been done with her prior to our purchase, we asked Mike to train her for 30 days. We have been so pleased with the results. I am very impressed with the quiet, gentle, firm and respectful manner in which Mike handles and trains horses. We are happy to reccomend WestWay Training Facility to anyone looking for an all around approach to horse care and training.
--Susan Stirling & Al Metzler
Autumn Ranch
Meeker, OK
Valentine and Mike
I just wanted to email you and tell you what a pleasure it was meeting you and Mike. Mike has a wonderful, soft way of dealing with my horses and I admire his talents and patience. I believe you guys will always enjoy success in your training business.
--Ginger Jackson
OKC, OK
Chisholm and Mike
I have recently visited WestWay Training Center and was impressed enough with the facilities, and the training technique to purchase a horse. I'm sure if you make a visit to WestWay you will find the same thing.
--CornerStone Farms
Ochelata, OK
Cornerstone Farms purchased River from us
Sunny Bea Bar Saint BEFORE coming to WestWay
Sunny Bea Bar Saint AFTER 14 days at WestWay
We sent "Speedy" to Mike and Ashley with little optimism about her future. We had trouble doing even the simplest lunging with her. She was not respectful of humans and their space. When we took her to WestWay, we told them about all the trouble we had been having with Speedy. We were so happy when they said they would be able to help us. We very impressed with her progress and how Mike and Ashley invited us to visit ANYTIME we wanted. They were so open about every aspect of her training, good and bad. We have Speedy home now (after 60 days) and are now riding her ourselves. She is a well mannered, respectful and responsive horse. We would reccommend WestWay to anyone wanting their colt started RIGHT.
Debbie and Paul Poole
PC Horse Ranch
Earlsboro, OK
I want to thank you again for calling and talking to me. You were right on about everything and I truly appreciate you taking the time and making the effort !
--Tara Shrake-Sjogren
Concordia, KS
Mike West and Bunny
The first time I met Mike he was working at another facility on a green three year old that had never been saddled before. I was impressed with his horsemanship and training skills at the time. This was long before Mike and Ashley started Westway training. A year and a half passed and we were looking for a trainer, to break our two years olds to ride. I had used a few other trainers.... however, I simply wasn't please with the results. It was like I had to start the ground work all over again. When I heard Mike had started his own training program I believed that was truely a blessing from above. We are more than pleased with the results of Mike and Ashley's training program. Mike and Ashley are one of the best teams we have ever seen, no that's not right, they are the best team we have ever seen. He would work the horses and Ashley would groom and care for them. They cared for the horses just like they did their own horses. When the horses came home that were softer and easier to handle and well on their way of being well rounded horses. So, all of our horses will be trained at Westway. Thank you Mike and Ashley
--Vernon and Wanda Mordecai
Downhillfarms
Stroud, Oklahoma
Charmer, Skippit & Dora.... all started at WestWay and doing great!
We consulted with Tara about an appropriate horse for her to re-enter the riding world. We enjoyed speaking with her and know she got the perfect horse for her needs and experience. Good job Tara!
All testimonials on this page are submitted by our customers themselves and are unpaid.
Mike and Ashley, thanks so much for riding Sancho. You guys did a wonderful job! It's been a long time since we have had anybody around here that knew how to start a colt. The first question I asked Mike when we met was "Do you have soft hands?" and he told me he did. After riding Sancho, I can tell that Mike is a man of his word. You guys will always be very busy if you will stay with what God has blessed you with and that is a talent and love for people and horses.
Happy Trails!
--Greg Gleghorn
Piedmont, Oklahoma
Greg & Sancho
I wanted to let you know that I finally found an evening to rope on Bunny and I was very happy with the way she handled off the leg cues and the way she got right up to the steers. You gave her a lot of confidence. I was so happy with the training and care she recieved.
--Judy Fischer
Arakansas, KS
You did a great job training our horse and we just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work and hours that you put into Reno (A.K.A. Peptos Royal Hickory)! We’re very pleased and impressed with everything that you accomplished in the short time that you had Reno. He’s responsive and really soft. He moves off your leg very well. I have to say that my favorite part of all and something that I was not expecting was the amazing super stop you’ve got him doing. We especially want to thank you for taking the time to show us what you worked on so that we knew what to do once we got him home.
We’ll definitely be back and we’ll be telling all our friends too!
--Quint & Lisa Fuller
Oklahoma
Hey guys! Hope you're both doing good! Aaron and I are doing great and so are all three boys! Brutus has improved so much since you guys worked with him! I would have never gotten on him bareback before then. Thank you guys so much!
--Jocelyn Hamilton
Claremore, Oklahoma
Jocelyn & Brutus
a BLM Mustang
Quint & Reno
Mike & Ashley,
I just had to let you know how fun, informative and fantastic it was to have you help me find the perfect horse! I absolutely love Doc. You really found me a wonderful match!
You really thought about what I needed. Thank you for everything!
--Wendy C.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Wendy & Doc
Mike & Ashley,
I am so pleased with what you all did with my stallion. It is one of the best gifts I have given myself... having you two train him. Now I feel comfortable riding him. Just wanted to let you know how much your instruction has helped. I have developed a bad habit of holding the tension in my shoulders and neck when I ride. I have been aware of it but the more I thought about it the worse it seemed to get. Your telling me to take it to my center has helped me remove this tension and be more relaxed. Thanks again for being the wonderful ambassadors to the horse world that you both are!!!
--Pat Barcheers
Phoenix Performance Horses
Bokoshe, Oklahoma
Pat riding Hoot for the first time ever.
Mike and Ashley
I rode Beau last weekend and he did awesome, it was like I'd been riding him all winter. It's really nice to ride a horse that you can communicate with through pressure and release, it's so much more like riding and not working! Thanks so much for your good training! If I every need more training or get a new horse I'll be back!
--Lyle Price
Collinsville, Oklahoma
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Just had to tell you about Gideon. The first time he had his harness on...he behaved perfectly..hard to believe for a horse that had never been ridden before he was nearly 8 years old. Now he rides and is taking to driving like a champ!
This just goes to show you what good trainers can accomplish. Richard and I
take our hats off to Mike and Ashley West. at Westway Training.
