For me, training with tradition begins with all the great horsemen and trainers that have come before. I have not invented anything special. What it comes down to is creating a relationship with the horse in a way that the rider understands, using the practical methods that I have learned in books, videos, and in-person along with hours and hours of hands-on experience.

Just like in any profession, those that find success and perfect the skills of the trade, have earned the respect of those in the industry. I have been learning from the horsemen I respect, with the hope that someday my clients pass down their knowledge to someone else with the same passion.

Part of the western horse community is neighbors helping neighbors and people selflessly giving their time and energy to making the industry better, and it is a tradition that shouldn’t go unnoticed.