OUR TRAINING PHILOSPHY
At Riding Light Performance horses- the horses always come before the sport. The overall wellbeing of horses is the highest priority when training them for their future and current careers. A horse who is mentally and physically sound, taught correctly, and brought along consistently will perform well in whatever he does. Knowing when to push and when to hold back is what m
akes or breaks and exceptional equine athlete, in our opinion. No gimmicks can ever replace good horsemanship and compassion towards our equine partners.
For the young ones- potential equine athletes are evaluated based off of their natural talent, try, breeding, and work ethic to decide what level and discipline they will excel in.
By taking the time to understand our horses, evaluate them, and get to know them we can better help our owners to become good horsemen for their equine partners and have success in the show ring.
We develop horses for the derbies, futurities, NRBC, Non-Pros, and Youth. ABOUT THE TRAINER:
With 2 decades of experience with horses, Alex has been dedicated to the equine industry from a young age. Starting of their career with western pleasure and all-around horses they gained deeper insight to the show world, and then broadened their horizons to the sport of reining where they found their true passion.
Alex not only holds decades of experience working under some of the top trainers of the industry, including NRHA Hall of Fame trainer Clark Bradley, but also holds a Bachelor of Science in equine studies with concentrations in western horse training, nutrition, and instructing. They have a substantial background in colt-starting and an extensive show record in reining and ranch performance. Alex is a firm believer that you must understand and equine athlete's body mechanics, nutritional needs, and psychology to get the best results with training. Alex is a strong advocate for inclusivity in the equine industry and is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
