Clear Springs Equestrians

The first lesson is an introduction to the horse and how to become at ease working around him and with him.  I first have the student learn to groom, lead and tack up a horse.  From the ground a great level of comfort is gained by both student and horse as they get to know each other.  Then, they will be helped to tack up the horse and learn to lead, turn and mount the horse.  A small amount of riding will include rider exercises, learning to hold the reins and sit properly, steer the horse, turn and stop.  The student will then dismount, lead, I tack and groom the horse and to put away.  As the student returns for each lesson, the grooming process gets more efficient and the riding segment grows.  Students are developed on an individual basis with private and semi-private lessons.  The goal is to build confidence and skill with each lesson.  There is no limit to the level of advancement possible through our program.

International clinician in the USA and 4 foreign countries

Licensed trainer for 30 years with 18 World titles to date earned with both horses and riders.. 
Co-Owner of the WALK N STYLE LLC saddle company and speaker for all company events in the US 

Created the academy program and instructor certification program for the Tennessee Walking Horse breed until 2018 when I and my business partner created a new one in the Walk N Style Company.  Named Walk N Style Academy

BS Degree from Morehead State University in Animal Science

30 minute $35 ride session - recommended for very young students 6 years and younger or for multiple rider families on a budget

1 hour $60 Complete Experience Lesson- groom tack and ride.  Very well rounded lesson

1 hour $75 ride session.  Student rides the complete hour.  

1.5 hours. $150  Targeted subject Training session for a rider and his private horse.  Horse training progression and rider development.  Student requests specific topics of interest.  Trainers equipment available and in use, but selection, etc

I discovered my love for teaching in college in the late 80s.  I attended Morehead State University Equestrian Program.  In 1989, I began a lesson program in Morehead, Kentucky and taught there 23 years.  We yeiled 17 World Championships.  In 2011, I moved to Colorado and have been located at Clear Springs Ranch since then.  So far 2 World Championships have come from Colorado riders!  Bringing the total to 19!

in 2006, I was hired to be the breed representative as TWHBEA National Clinician.  Teaching full time was amazing.

teaching has been a career since....

Young students from 4-6 basics and beginning balance and confidence 

Youth riders starting as 6 year olds that are strong and mentally ready will be taught increased skill and develop ability to a high degree 

Adult riders of any age and experience level.  Some students come with experience, some with fear, and others who have waited their whole life to learn to ride.

I enjoy each and every type!

One of my young riders at age 12 is learning to canter.  She has overcome fear, learned balance and adapted to faster speeds to be able to achieve the canter.  In her last lesson she finally overcame her fear and doubt and cantered most of the lesson 

Credentials speak

take a lesson to see if you enjoy the environment 

Give the Tennessee Walking Horse a try.  No one ever dislikes these horses because of their temperament and gait!

you should be taught in an organized safe method so that you learn correctly and in a safe manner

Often new students don't know many questions to ask as it is such a new area of learning. So safety would be my first thought.  Then after that, while learning begins questions will emerge