COMMENTS from past participants
It was superb and everyone learned so much. We all were amazed with what he was able to teach us and our horses in just a weekend... He varies his instructional techniques, but always focuses on partnering based on trust and not force, and at the end of each day the group goes out on a trail ride.
The conclusion to the weekend’s activities include an obstacle course with around 6 different patterns and obstacles in which the rider guides their horse through using only a single, soft rein.
Don teaches you how to use your seat and body to move your horse instead of relying on riding aids, equipment or muscle. He truly teaches you how to partner with your horse. The only required tack is a snaffle bit. I speak from the bottom of my heart – it is an awesome experience that will change you forever!!
Geri Pittman
gpittman@consolidated.net
I’m learning that horse training is a skill, and like any other skill in order to develop it you must learn it and practice it. I own over 100 books on horseback confirmation, and training (both English and western). I own thousands of dollars in training videos (like many others out there). I’ve found that unless I have a trainer watching me implement my new found knowledge, I generally am doing something just a little bit wrong. That little bit wrong is confusing my horse, and frustrating me. The absolute best method of learning, for me anyway, is to work with a trainer who can critique me. Thank you so much for providing this service in way that both Oakie Girl and I walked away smiling. Great job!
Deb Sanders (2009)
Thanks so much for the joy and inspiration that you brought to our relationships with our horses.
Gail Riederer (2009)
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