meet the trainer

Carter Metcalf brings a lifetime of horsemanship and extensive colt starting experience to his training program. Raised in the quarter horse industry, Carter developed a passion for building confident and capable horses from the ground up.

Known for his patient approach and strong foundation work, Carter has started colts that have gone on to excel as cow horses, rope horses, reining horses, and barrel horses. His program focuses on creating versatile, willing horses with the softness, athleticism, and mindset to succeed in a variety of disciplines.

Carter has built a program centered around developing well rounded horses that are prepared for long-term success both in and out of the arena. A key part of the program is recognizing each horse’s individual strengths and helping guide them toward the career where they are most likely to thrive, succeed, and enjoy their job.

Reined cow horse trainer, working a cow on a red roan horse. Outdoor arena. Texas horse trainer.
A man wearing a white cowboy hat, a blue checkered shirt, and jeans standing next to a chestnut rope horse with a saddle.