www.ranchodospalmas.com
Ann Laddon and Robin Bond have renovated this equestrian stable in Vista and made it a little piece of horse heaven. Specializing in the western tradition, RdP is a full service facility. The arenas have gorgeous footing, barns and mare motel, as well as 24X24 corrals are available. Ride right off the ranch on dedicated equestrian trails through Gaujome County Park. Robin offers training and lessons, specializing in Reined Cowhorses. I encourage you to visit and see what they have to offer. 
 

www.learnhorses.com
Samantha Harvey is a great riding instructor. Her Equestrian Center is located in Idaho, just South of the Canadian Border. She summers in Idaho and, lucky for us, winters in Yuma. I met Sam at Harry Whitney's Ranch where we rode and studied horsemanship together for a whole week. It was the beginning of a great friendship. Her website is full of great information about horses and riding. She visits us each Spring at Rancho Doblado. Contact Sam to sign up for a lesson, have a horse assessed, etc.

www.cowboyschool.net
Bob King's website. He is our Ranch Roping, cattle work, all around good horsemanship teacher and friend. Bob specializes in teaching folks the fine art of Ranch Roping, but this is built on solid horsemanship and good riding skills. He hosts students at his schools in Arizona and Wyoming, or you can ride with him here at Rancho Doblado each spring. He also returns to Descanso for Vaquero Days to help judge or run the Ranch Roping events in October.
 

www.sporthorsetraining.com Bethany Wallace specializes in hunters, jumpers, and dressage fundamentals, equine conditioning, as well as the basic education of the young horse. Bethany and I are working together; she is teaching me dressage and elementary jumping, and helping Whitney as I learn. She will come to you, her fees are reasonable, she has a big heart for horses and she is a good instructor.
 

www.sliding9.com Lee Graf has a solid background in training and showing reining horses here in San Diego County. She also has many years experience of teaching both students and training horses. At their Sliding 9 Ranch, Lee provides a comprehensive training program for both horse and rider, from novice to advanced. Whether your interests include Basic Riding, Reining, Trail Riding, or tuning up your Horsemanship skills, Lee can help you and your horse become a better team. I like the considerate, conscientious way she handles horses, and she makes learning fun. (619) 368-7414
 

www.gailvey.com -
Since 1986 Gail Ivey has helped thousands of horse owners and horse lovers of all ages and skill levels. Her approach is to help horses by helping people to better understand the mind and language of horses. Through this understanding, a person can develop an inner feel for what is happening with the horse from moment to moment and adjust cues and requests so that they are easily understood by the horse. When the horse understands what is being asked, there is no confusion, no fear or tension in either horse nor rider.
 

www.lesliedesmond.com
Our dear friend Leslie has an awesome educational website. She has written some great articles which are published here for you to access. We highly recommend her book with Bill Dorrance, True Horsemanship through Feel, and her videos for kids are a great for adults and kiddos alike.
 

www.harrywhitney.com
Yep, he finally has his website! You can find his schedule here, some good articles from The Whole Horse Journal, and a bio on Mr. Whitney himself. You would never know it by looking at his old high toppers and cowboy hat, but Harry holds an animal science degree from Kansas State University. A perceptive, kind, and clear instructor, Harry is able to help folks understand their horses - not only for their benefit, but for the benefit of their horses.

www.markrashid.com
Since he was ten years old and stumbled upon the help of a wise old man, Mark Rashid has committed himself to finding the quiet but effective ways to resolve even the most difficult problems with horses.  Mark likes to say he is "just trying to get along".  Mark’s focus is always based upon assessing the situation from the horse's point of view.  You can find his schedule here, as well as news on his latest projects and books.
 

www.peggycummings.com
From years of classical training and research of various riding styles, Peggy Cummings has developed Connected Riding® methods to achieve freedom of movement and self-carriage for both horse and rider. Her technique is based on reciprocal connection rather than force; it enhances performance through better communication. Go to this link to read more and see her schedule for 2003.
 

www.oakzanitaranch.com
Peggy and Bernie Martin own a little bit of horsey heaven in the Cuyamaca Mountains. More trails than you can ride! Hosting horsemanship, trail and chiropractic clinics. Boarding available.

www.equinestudies.org
Deb Bennett is a 1984 graduate of the University of Kansas, and until 1992 was on the staff of the Smithsonian Institution. Her degree is in Vertebrate Paleontology, which emphasizes the anatomy and biomechanics of fossil animals. Dr. Bennett is known as an authority on the classification, evolution, anatomy, and biomechanics of fossil and living horses. Her research interests also include the history of domestication and of individual horse breeds. She teaches unique equine anatomy short-courses designed primarily for owners, trainers, therapists, and breeders. She resides in California.
 

www.ranchomentada.com
Step back in time and visit Baja California's Rancho La Mentada. Good horses, great food, hot showers, comfy beds, fires burning each night under starry skies. There is hardly anything else you need. This is one of our favorite getaways, when life gets too busy and we need to unwind, we escape to La Mentada and leave our worries at the border.