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We're so glad you could drop by: we hope you will enjoy your time with us!

We specialize in helping riders enjoy their riding experience more. We do this by giving you the tools to feel confident, safe, and in control. Although we do have specialties in Californio-style (Traditional) Reinsmanship and off-trail riding. We can support your development in almost any area of Traditional American Riding, whether that's working cows, crossing mountains, or gaiting smoothly down the road. Please explore our services and see how we can help you get more enjoyment out of your riding life.

How We Help You

We don't have a one-size-fits all approach to horsemanship. We start by conducting a skills assessment of you and your horse, which you keep to help you assess your progress. Together with you, we build a program that's right for you and your horse based on that assessment.

Your program may include groundwork for your horse, riding exercises to refine your seat, confidence building exercises, reading or lecture materials, fitness exercises or whatever else is best for you. We will help you understand the constants of good conformation, and how they can help you help your horse. You can learn the best feeding program for your horse and how (and when) to adjust it. Find out what grooming is essential to the horse's health, and what just makes owners feel good.

One of the most important things we teach is what to do when things go wrong. We make sure that you have a secure, independent seat so you can deal with spooking, bucking, or runaways confidently.

You will understand not just how, but why, there are universal methods in horsemanship.

The D—D Philosophy

No fads. No gimmicks. Just horsesense.℠

Our goal is to give you the skills to confidently and safely enjoy not just your horse, but any classicaly educated horse—dressage, bridle, or doma vaquera—you may find yourself working with. We also aim to teach how best to humanely manage your horse's environment and care.