Services

I offer kind, patient, horse-centered training grounded in principles of attunement, awareness, and mutual trust. I work with untouched horses, start horses under saddle, and address specific training goals. I can help people improve their riding and groundwork skills, integrate mindfulness practices into working with horses, and build confidence and connection.

I will work with your horse, halter started, unhandled, or anywhere in between, at my facility just outside of Lander. Programs can be tailored to match your horse’s starting point and desired outcomes. Building trust and balancing sensitivity and confidence in your horse is central to my approach.

Board included with options for pasture board (with small herd) or stall/runout (separate from small herd). I will work with your horse 4-5 days/week and will provide regular progress updates.

I am also available to put first rides on horses at your facility or to provide off-site groundwork/targeted training. See more below.

Colt Starting

Targeted Training

I can provide targeted training to address specific problems, concerns, or desires. I will work with your horse either at my facility for a specific period of time, or at your facility over one or multiple sessions. Examples of challenges I have successfully addressed include fear of trailers, dullness, over-reactivity, pushiness on the ground, and being herd-bound or barn sour. Examples of advanced or more targeted training I have provided include lead changes, starting horses over fences, packing and camping.

I bring over 40 years of experience with horses across a variety of disciplines, breeds and activities. In addition to targeted training, I can work with your horse at the start of the season, visit your facility for tune-ups, or provide regular exercise for your horse if your riding time is limited.

Coaching and Lessons

I provide coaching to people who want support in starting their own horses or in achieving specific training or performance goals. Drawing on decades of riding experience across multiple disciplines, recent and ongoing work with my own horses, and formal education in teaching and leadership, I can help you create positive experiences for your horse. I offer in-person and online coaching, one-time consultations, and regular ongoing sessions.

I teach lessons to people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are an experienced horse person or a novice, I can work with you to build confidence and skill on the ground and in the saddle. Lessons are typically 60-90 minutes; on-trail coaching can be up to a half-day. I can also work as a virtual instructor, reviewing videos of you and your horse and sharing feedback in online sessions.

Contact me

If you are interested in what I do, please be in touch!

Working with horses can feel inaccessible for all sorts of reasons — finances, fear, lack of experience or opportunity. I am committed to working with people who want to spend time with horses, regardless of past experiences or financial realities! All services are offered on a sliding scale, and I can meet you wherever you’re at in your own development or progression.