Horse Training
Training Built on Trust
Dylan's approach starts with the horse — understanding how they think, what they fear, and what they need to feel safe. Everything else follows from there.
The Philosophy
Most training problems aren't horse problems — they're communication problems. Horses are prey animals wired for survival. When they act out, spook, or shut down, they're telling you something. Dylan listens.
His approach draws from natural horsemanship principles refined over years of professional performance work — including live shows at the Tournament of Kings in Las Vegas and a contract to provide horse work for Yellowstone (canceled due to COVID). High-pressure environments demand a horse that is genuinely calm, not just compliant.
The result is a training process that builds real confidence in the horse — and real partnership between horse and owner.
The Process
Assessment
Every horse is different. Dylan starts by observing your horse's behavior, history, and current relationship with you — no assumptions, no cookie-cutter programs.
Foundation Work
Ground manners, desensitization, and basic responsiveness. A horse that respects your space on the ground is a horse that's safe under saddle.
Under Saddle
Building forward movement, softness, and responsiveness to the aids. Dylan works at the horse's pace — never forcing, always progressing.
Owner Integration
You're part of the process. Dylan coaches you alongside your horse so the progress sticks long after the training sessions end.
Training Specialties
Problem Horse Rehabilitation
Bucking, bolting, rearing, refusals — Dylan has seen it all. Most behavioral issues resolve when the root cause is addressed.
Desensitization & Spook Training
Tarps, flags, water, loud noises — systematic exposure builds a horse that stays calm when the unexpected happens.
Trail & Obstacle Confidence
Perfect for horses that struggle on trail or in obstacle courses like Funkhana. Build genuine confidence, not just tolerance.
Performance Horse Prep
Dylan's background in live performance means he knows how to prepare horses for high-pressure, high-distraction environments.
Green Horse Starting
Starting young horses right sets the foundation for everything that follows. Dylan's patient, pressure-and-release approach builds horses that want to learn.
Owner Coaching
Training the horse is only half the job. Dylan works with owners to develop the feel, timing, and confidence to maintain their horse's progress.
Your Role Matters
Dylan doesn't believe in training horses and handing them back. The owner's involvement is built into the process from day one.
You'll learn to read your horse's body language, understand what triggers their anxiety, and develop the timing and feel that makes the difference between a horse that tolerates you and one that genuinely wants to work with you.
Get in Touch
Start the Conversation
Tell Dylan about your horse and what you're working through. He'll reach out within 24 hours to discuss your situation and next steps.
North Phoenix, Arizona
Dylan's Background
- Tournament of Kings, Las Vegas — live performance horseman
- Yellowstone TV — contracted horse work (canceled due to COVID)
- Natural horsemanship — trust-first, pressure-and-release