Five Star Farms' philosophy is that almost every horse has the potential to excel. With amazing talent and insight Doug Smiley, owner and trainer, ascertains each horse's talent and helps every animal to fully develop its potential. At Five Star Farms communication is our byword. It's a privilege to help you & train your horse. The result of the time spent in training is a communication that results in a harmonious union, a communication between the horse & its rider.

At Five Star Farms we celebrate the slogan of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association"From the rail to the trail." At Five Star Farms we believe that the Tennessee Walking Horse & the Spotted Saddle horse are not only the most exciting of all show horses but also are the best trail horses money can buy. Due to the exceptional disposition of these breeds & the matchless training they receive at Five Star Farms it's not unusual to see two & three year old horses, trained at our facility, performing like seasoned veterans.

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Five Star Farms offers training for both show and trail horses. We specialize in starting colts. We can teach your weanling or yearling to lead, stand for clipping, load quietly in a trailer, and to park out. Then, when the time comes, we can teach your horse how to live up to its full potential as a saddle horse.

We are honored that you entrust your horse to us for the duration of its training. Please feel free to call Doug to discuss your needs.