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Roland Kojetin

Level 2 – Developing Horse Trainer

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Roland earned his Level 2 certification after completing the full Smith Horsemanship Academy program, and he’s put in the kind of hours that actually shape a horseman. Over 300 logged hours of supervised handling and training, plus the day-to-day grind of working with real horses, not hypotheticals.

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He’s confident on the ground and safe in the saddle, and he’s proven it by helping start two young or untrained horses under supervision. That takes patience, timing, and a willingness to listen to the horse before pushing for answers.

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Roland passed his theory and practical assessments with over 60 percent, showing solid understanding and steady application. 
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He’s committed and dependable with horses that need a thoughtful, structured approach.

We are proud of how far he has come!

My Story

"My passion for horses has always been unwavering and real: I feel at home with them. Their honesty, their energy, the way they reflect you, that’s what keeps me coming back. I’ve always been drawn to that connection.  Most of what I know, I learned from the horses themselves. Every horse has their own personality, calm, dramatic, or spicy like a jalapeño with hooves. They taught me patience, timing, and how to slow down so they can meet me where I am. Endurance riding showed me real partnership and grit, while jumping taught me trust, quick thinking, and staying balanced when things get Chaotic. When I work with horses, I like to keep things simple and honest. I pay attention to who the horse is, what scares them, what builds them up, what makes them relax. I focus on confidence first, whether on the ground or in the saddle. No forcing. No big attitude. Just steady communication and a bit of courage. My goal as a rider and trainer is clear: to build confident, willing horses and become someone they can rely on. Soft when I need to be, firm when it counts, and always aiming for calm, real partnership. Everything I do comes back to that, growing with my horses and becoming the kind of person they trust." - Roland Kojetin, 2025

Contact Roland

I am eager to assist you with the training of your horse. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for pricing information.

+27 82 615 6099

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