Over the Years
Over the years I have become somewhat known for colt starting, having started over 5,000 horses as well as problem or difficult horses. I think if I had to pick a couple of problems that owners consistently come to me for help there would be two things; lack of respect by horses towards humans and poor ground manners. Both issues can lead to major problems in training. By teaching key techniques of clear communication and patience to my students, most issues can be resolved and lead one to a journey of true horsemanship.
A valuable lesson John taught me was to open your mind and learn from others. Thus, I have had the opportunity to continue my training education with many individuals in the disciplines of dressage, hunter-jumpers, eventing and reining. Sometimes these trainers have been well-known, others not so much, but all having something to offer to one eager to learn. Horsemanship is a lifelong continuum of education.
Over the years I have had the opportunity work with many of our Olympic riders, participate in private training sessions and clinics in England on behalf of UK AQHA, contribute training articles for several equestrian magazines, publish four of my own training manuals as well as DVD’s and been featured on the “Today Show” and “Hard Copy”.
Kenny and his APHA gelding, Dozer