Three Rivers Horse Training

03/19/2026

Hi everyone! It has been over a decade since I shut down the barn but this page is still active so I thought I'd toss out an update! As many of you know, I moved away from training horses because of my health, which began to deteriorate significantly in my mid 20s. This was devastating at the time, but has led me to a decade of learning and exploration that I am truly grateful for.

My work has always come back to the same ethos that drove Three Rivers Horse Training, which is that behavior doesn't come from nowhere, there is always a feeling, whether psychological or physiological, behind it. A Masters, a clinical license (and another Masters and PhD on the way!) and a LOT of learning (and sickness and healing) later, I'm excited to show you all my new project. I really think the old 3R crew will feel at home here.

Thank you for being such an inspiration and support back in the day, and if you are seeing this, you held out all this time hoping I'd be back!!! Canary House has its own Facebook and Instagram, and I write a lot on Substack under my name. Come find me!

In health,
Alex

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04/05/2023

Hi all! As you know I’ve dedicated myself to Aspen Growth Coaching for the last few years but I know you are all such amazing people! I wanted to share a FREE offering for Mother’s Day with you! This is very body based work and will benefit your relationship with yourself and really apply to your family relationships (human, horse and otherwise!). Hope to see you there! Please feel free to share with a mother that could benefit!

01/16/2021

Update! Please check out www.sageintentcollective.com!
No horses, but very much inspired by the work you all requested in the 3R days. It is finally coming to fruition! Thanks for your continued support!

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12/27/2020

Today had a full team meeting in preparation for our New Years Day launch! With all coaches present, we discussed our company values: Trust, Service, Whole Person & Intersectionality. We will share a bit about each value in the coming weeks and are so excited to be starting a company that, from the start, will represent values we are passionate about.

12/20/2020

Time flies! Five years ago today I closed up the 3R Three Forks barn and headed North (and then west, then south, then east, and then north again). I’ve seen a few of you here and there over the last five years, but for those of you who don’t know, I’ve spent this time transforming myself into a clinical social worker through a masters degree, field placement and supervised residency. I am one exam away from being insurance billable, which I spoke with many of you about dreaming of being one day!

In 2021, I will be launching 3 new business that reflect my new professional identity. The first launches in January! Please follow Aspen Growth Coaching on Facebook or on Instagram for more updates.

Thank you 3R family. You taught me more than you know and it was your idea for me to become a therapist and coach, a process and identity I now value tremendously in my life.

05/27/2020

Looking for the right horse, pony, donkey or mule (gentle llama or cow?) to add to an animal therapy program. Open to senior animals in good health, safety is the priority. This animal must also be able to live with other horses and tolerate some summer grass. Also must be able to be trimmed barefoot with the rest of the herd. This animal would receive a ton of attention, great health care, have very limited work in their life and be well loved! Safe to ride for beginners is a bonus, though riding would be light. Donation appreciated, or reasonable adoption fee may be considered.

05/01/2019

It is National Animal Therapy Day! Some of the young women I work with were interviewed to celebrate 🙂

03/11/2019

Hi everyone! As the sun starts shining I'm beginning to get calls about spring and summer riding. I am no longer taking horses into training as I am very happily continuing to work in a clinical setting, both as a therapist and running an Animal Centered therapy program! However, many of you remember Bree, who worked for me in 2013 and 2014. Bree has continued to pursue her horsemanship and is able to take horses in for work this summer. She often can provide horses experience in big country, which is a unique offering and I totally support the work that she does! Please email her directly at [email protected] to see if your horse is a fit for what she is doing this year. Take care!

12/10/2018

Hi everyone! I have a very talented teen student looking for horse opportunities near Salt Lake City. She does not care if she rides, just wants access to horses. She would caretake, horse sit, just hang out at the barn, anything! Even if you just want someone to pay attention to a retired horse, she would do it. Spread the word!

07/17/2018

Hi everyone! I know this page has been inactive but I have a great opportunity to share. My former intern, Bree, is able to take 4 lucky horses in for August/September near Alder, MT. Horses will be ridden in the hills, in the woods, in the pasture, in the arena, around cows, and more. This is an opportunity for a broke horse (green broke is fine but must be already riding and safe enough to immediately get started on these types of activities) to have the experience of a lifetime and take their confidence to the next level. I trust Bree to ride my own horses and know she will be thoughtful and caring. She will price competitively and whatever she charges I'm sure you will be getting a steal for all she does with your horse! Call and leave her a message at 406 214-1805 for more info.