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Fenton, Michigan · Est. 2001

Where Champions
Are Made

Arabian Training at its Finest

130 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, three pristine lakes, and decades of championship expertise — this is Rooker Training Stable.

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130Acres

Our Farm

A Legacy of Excellence

Rooker Training Stable is located on 130 beautifully landscaped acres, surrounded by three lakes in Fenton, MI. We specialize in all facets of Arabian training including Park, English Pleasure, Country Pleasure and Driving.

Indoor Arena

Heated, climate-controlled facility for year-round training

65 Stalls

Premium full-service care for every horse in our program

3 Scenic Lakes

Beautiful landscaped grounds across 130 acres in Fenton

Outdoor Arena

Expansive outdoor training facilities for open sessions

What We Do

Training Disciplines

01Discipline

Park Training

High-stepping brilliance — the pinnacle of Arabian show performance.

02Discipline

English Pleasure

Elegant, refined movement for the discerning Arabian show competitor.

03Discipline

Country Pleasure

Natural movement with flair — accessible, beautiful, and competitive.

04Discipline

Driving

Precision, power and partnership — the timeless art of Arabian driving.

05Program

Youth Program

Building the next generation of champions with confidence and skill.

06Program

Amateur Program

Expert guidance for riders pursuing their show ring dreams.

What Clients Say

Trusted by Champions

★★★★★

"Shawn and Carmelle transformed my horse completely. The attention to detail and genuine passion for the animals is unmatched in Michigan."

Jennifer M.

Grand Rapids, MI

★★★★★

"Our daughter went from beginner to National qualifier in two years. The youth program at Rooker is absolutely exceptional."

David & Sarah K.

Flint, MI

★★★★★

"The facility speaks for itself — 130 acres, heated arenas, and a team that genuinely cares about every horse and rider."

Patricia L.

Detroit, MI

The Farm

Our Home in Fenton

Rooker Training Stable is located on 130 beautifully landscaped acres, surrounded by three lakes in Fenton, MI. Our world-class facility has been home to National Champions for over two decades.

We offer full service care with 65 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, 25 fenced acres and a heated facility for the comfort of our clients and guests.

65 Stalls

Premium full-care boarding year-round

Indoor Arena

Heated, climate-controlled training facility

Outdoor Arena

Spacious rings for open training sessions

25 Fenced Acres

Safe turnout space for horses in our care

By The Numbers

Decades of Dedication

From humble beginnings to a nationally recognized facility, one champion at a time.

20+

Years of Service

100+

Champions Trained

50+

National Titles

3

Scenic Lakes

Shawn Rooker

Head Trainer & Owner

With over two decades of experience training Arabian horses, Shawn has guided countless horses and riders to regional and national championships.

Carmelle Rooker

Co-Trainer & Owner

Carmelle brings elegance and precision to the training program, with a specialty in youth and amateur development. Her compassionate approach creates confident riders.

Ranch Staff

Grooms & Support Team

Our dedicated support team ensures every horse receives exceptional daily care, nutrition, and attention. They are the backbone of everything we do.

2025 Season

Upcoming Shows

Date	Show Name	Location	Status
April 12, 2025	Spring Arabian Open	East Lansing, MI	Upcoming
May 3, 2025	Great Lakes Arabian Classic	Kalamazoo, MI	Upcoming
June 14, 2025	Michigan Arabian Horse Show	Novi, MI	Upcoming
July 19, 2025	Midwest Championship	Chicago, IL	Upcoming
August 8, 2025	All-Arabian Fall Classic	Columbus, OH	Upcoming
October 24, 2025	US Arabian Nationals	Oklahoma City, OK	Featured

A collection of extraordinary horses and partnerships that brought national recognition to Rooker Training Stable.

National

Prosuasion

National Champion Stallion — 2018

Reserve

VCP Magnifire

Reserve National Champion — 2016

National

Hucksbar

National Champion Stallion — 2014

Top 5

Desert Wind

National Top 5 — 2020

National

Silver Mirage

National Champion — 2019

Grand

Golden Legacy

Grand Champion — 2022

Reserve

Midnight Star

Reserve Champion — 2021

National

Arabian Fire

National Champion — 2023

Our carefully selected stallion roster represents the finest in Arabian bloodlines, combining championship performance with proven breeding ability.

Champion Sire

Prosuasion

Purebred Arabian

National Champion stallion with exceptional park action and stunning charisma. Sire of multiple regional and national winners.

Reserve Champion

VCP Magnifire

Purebred Arabian

Reserve National Champion with extraordinary presence. Known for passing brilliant action and outstanding temperament to his offspring.

National Champion

Hucksbar

Purebred Arabian

A legend of the breed with National Championship credentials and decades of proven breeding success at the highest levels.

Desert Fire

Half Arabian

An outstanding half-Arabian stallion with exceptional versatility. His offspring excel in English Pleasure, Country Pleasure and Sport Horse.

Purebred

Contact for Price

Brilliant Flame

7-year-old Mare

BreedPurebred Arabian

DisciplinePark / English

Purebred

Contact for Price

Golden Desert

5-year-old Stallion

BreedPurebred Arabian

DisciplinePark

Half Arabian

Contact for Price

Silver Star

8-year-old Gelding

BreedHalf Arabian

DisciplineCountry Pleasure

Half Arabian

Contact for Price

Midnight Dream

6-year-old Mare

BreedHalf Arabian

DisciplineEnglish Pleasure

Purebred

Contact for Price

Eloquent Fire

4-year-old Mare

BreedPurebred Arabian

DisciplineDriving

Half Arabian

Contact for Price

Desert Rose

9-year-old Mare

BreedHalf Arabian

DisciplineAmateur

Our Approach

Training Excellence

At Rooker Training Stable, every horse has unique potential waiting to be unlocked. Our programs are tailored to individual needs, drawing on decades of championship experience.

Whether you're pursuing your first ribbon or your next National Championship, our proven methodology delivers consistent results through patient, knowledgeable horsemanship.

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Park Training

High-action performance with brilliant movement and showmanship

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English Pleasure

Elegant, flowing movement with refinement and presence

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Country Pleasure

Natural movement with Western flair — accessible and competitive

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Driving

Precision partnerships between horse and carriage

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Youth & Amateur Programs

Development programs for non-professionals at all levels

Arabian Champion

Show Ring

Training Session

The Farm

Arabian Beauty

In Motion

Portrait

Youth Rider

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Lesson Program

Begin your riding career with our structured lesson program under the expert guidance of our certified trainers.

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Show Training

Fine-tune your partnership in our youth or amateur program, competing at regional and national shows.

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Open Horse

Ensure your open horse reaches its full potential with our championship-proven open horse training program.

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Whether you're looking to start riding, join our show program, or inquire about a horse — we're here to help.

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Location

Fenton, Michigan 48430

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Phone

(810) 714-0023

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Email

info@rookertrainingstable.com

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Hours

Daily: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Rooker Training Stable · Fenton, MI

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Where ChampionsAre Made

A Legacy of Excellence

Indoor Arena

65 Stalls

3 Scenic Lakes

Outdoor Arena

Training Disciplines

Park Training

English Pleasure

Country Pleasure

Driving

Youth Program

Amateur Program

Trusted by Champions

Join the Rooker Family

Farm Information

Our Home in Fenton

65 Stalls

Indoor Arena

Outdoor Arena

25 Fenced Acres

Decades of Dedication

Meet the Team

Shawn Rooker

Carmelle Rooker

Ranch Staff

Show Schedule

Upcoming Shows

Hall of Fame

Our Stallions

Prosuasion

VCP Magnifire

Hucksbar

Desert Fire

Horses For Sale

Brilliant Flame

Golden Desert

Silver Star

Midnight Dream

Eloquent Fire

Desert Rose

Our Training

Training Excellence

Our Gallery

Ride With Us

Lesson Program

Show Training

Open Horse

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Where Champions
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