HORSEMANSHIP
Horses raised me as much as people did. They don’t care what kind of mood you’re in or what excuses you bring to the barn. They make you show up, get steady, and keep learning. That’s what I teach — horsemanship that’s real, practical, and built to last.
MY PHILOSOPHY
Riding is never just about sitting on a horse. It’s about mechanics, safety, and understanding why we do every single thing. I want my riders to leave the barn knowing how to handle themselves and their horse — not waiting on me to fix it for them.
How I Teach
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Mechanics come first: seat, hands, legs, timing.
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Independence matters. Riders learn to make decisions, not wait for instructions.
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Respect for the horse always — behavior, anatomy, tack, and movement.
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Both English and Western disciplines, from rodeo to jumping to ranch work.
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I loosely follow HorseSense Learning Levels — a tool that keeps us honest and thorough. It helps me make sure nothing gets skipped, whether a student is brand new or filling in gaps from another barn.
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My goal is for students to outgrow me. They’ll know the basics so well they can teach them, and they’ll have the confidence to keep learning from clinics, mentors, and their own experiences. We never stop learning, and I don’t pretend to be the expert at everything — I’ll pull my riders right alongside me when I’m learning too.
What it looks like
You’ll see my students working hard — in the saddle, on the ground, and in the barn. They don’t just ride; they care for their horses, learn the gear, and build trust.
Milestones aren’t ribbons — they’re hours in the saddle, breakthroughs in balance, and the kind of grit that shows up in school, sports, and life.
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