“Horsemanship is the ability to help horses exist in a human world without losing their spirit or dignity.”
— Marty Gardner
Helping Horse Owners Overcome Challenges
and Advance Their Horsemanship
After more than two decades of teaching horsemanship,
I've learned that asking the right questions often reveals the fastest path to progress,
whether you're overcoming a challenge or striving to become a better horseman or horsewoman.
Could I Be the Coach You’re Looking For?
Does this sound like you?
“I can’t figure out what I’m missing.”
“I’ve tried different things, but I’m still not getting the results I’m looking for.”
“I’ve lost some of my confidence.”
“I want to understand why, not just be told what to do.”
“I want to become a better horseman or horsewoman and I’m looking for someone who can help me progress.”
If this sounds like you,
Then there’s a very good chance I am.
For more than two decades, I’ve helped horse owners at many different stages of their horsemanship—from those struggling with a specific challenge to those simply wanting to learn more and become better.
My specialty is asking the right questions, identifying what may be missing, and helping you develop the understanding you need to move forward with your horse.
“You don’t say just go and do this, you explain why.”
— Willow & Kasper
If this sounds like the kind of help you’ve been looking for, I invite you to explore Flattop Horsemanship and discover the different ways I may be able to help you and your horse.
Whether you're looking for help overcoming a challenge or simply want to continue growing as a horseman or horsewoman, my specialty is helping horse owners discover the understanding they've been missing.
"It's never been my goal to impress you with what I can do with a horse.
My goal has always been to impress you with what I can help YOU
achieve with yours".
Marty Gardner
"There is such a genuine kindness, a true and honest desire to see others succeed
and a quiet joy in just being present in the moment that radiates from under that flattop hat."
Leah Ogilvie
Horsemanship Is A
Journey Of Understanding
"The partnership you've always wanted with your horse begins with learning to communicate in a way they can understand".
Here Are Just a Few Ways I Can Help
Build a better Partnership
If you're looking for more connection, communication, or partnership with your horse, I can help you build a relationship based on understanding, trust, and clear communication.
Overcome Confidence Issues
If you're looking to become more confident or overcome fear, I can help you and your horse build confidence together, one step at a time.
Trailer Loading
If you're looking to make trailer loading easier and less stressful, I can help you understand what's causing the problem and how to turn loading into a calm, willing experience.
Basic to Advanced Groundwork
Whether you're looking for basic exercises to help ensure a safe and enjoyable ride or you're working toward advanced skills like Classical In-Hand Dressage, I can help you continue growing as a horseman or horsewoman, regardless of your discipline or experience level.
Advance Your
Horsemanship
If you're looking to continue growing as a horseman or horsewoman, I can help you achieve everything from lead departures and flying lead changes to true collection, lateral maneuvers, spins, sliding stops, Spanish Walk, and many other advanced skills—regardless of your discipline or experience level.
Solve an Issue
If you're struggling with something that isn't listed here, there's a good chance I can help. Every horse, every horse owner, and every challenge is different, and I'd be happy to help you find the best path forward.
Every horse and every horse owner are different. These are just a few of the challenges
I help people overcome and the goals I help them achieve.
