Show Coaching, Riding, & Horsemanship Instruction

Whether you're stepping into the show pen for the first time or looking to refine the partnership between you and your horse, I bring 35+ years of riding and 10 years of dedicated instruction to every session. My approach draws on classical and natural horsemanship principles, tailored to your goals and your horse's needs.

$60 Introductory Rate — includes travel within the Rio Linda/Elverta area. Additional mileage fee applies for other areas.

Foundational Training Based on Classical & Natural Horsemanship

English dressage
Western dressage
Pre-purchase evaluations
Rider fitness and stability
Minor problem solving
Horse care, exercise & rehabilitation services

Show Coaching & Ringside Support

Warm-up guidance and pre-class coaching
Test and pattern strategy
Ringside presence and between-class support
Multi-discipline experience: dressage, western pleasure, trail, English pleasure

Groundwork & Conditioning

Lunging for fitness, relaxation, and obedience
Long-lining for straightness, bend, and collection
Natural horsemanship groundwork
Straightness training exercises

🎓 Qualifications

USDF Bronze Medalist
10 years as a riding instructor — all ages & levels
35+ years across multiple disciplines
USDF L Program Auditor (Sessions A, B & C)
36 USDF educational credits including Instructor/Trainer Program Workshop
Clinics with internationally recognized biomechanics & centered riding specialists
Natural horsemanship & groundwork training
Straightness training study
Masterson Method bodywork training