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Registered: Apr 07, 2010
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Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Occupation: Equine Consultant
Biography: Dennis went on to work at various ranches in Alberta, British Columbia & Saskatchewan, continuing his learning and training of ranch horses. He has worked with & trained Quarter horses, Appaloosas, Pintos, Arabian, Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, and Trekaneners, to name just a few. For several years he worked as Manager and Trainer, on a gaited horse ranch, in Snoqualmie, WA. While on the ranch he trained Gaited Mountain Horses, Tennessee Walkers, Saddle Breds, Peruvians, and Paso Fino.
He begins working with foals as young as possible. Halter training begins about 3 months old, when he teaches them to halter and lead. He will pony the foal along side the mother and go for the first trail ride. When the horse is a yearling Dennis will do some round pen work, and reinforce the lessons of leading. Saddle training begins between 2 and 3 years of age.
3 b come alongUsing the resistance free methods of training he is also able to retrain older horses as well as work with problem horses. After an initial evaluation of horse and rider he is able to give an estimate of what time is needed. His primary focus is to enable the horse and rider to enjoy each others company as they head out for their activities together.
For the gaited horses, Dennis uses a variety of exercises to encourage and enhance the gait. As with all horses muscle development is very important, as is the maturity of the horse.
Specialty training, such as neck-reining and further education of the horses is dependant upon the horses ability and maturity, as well as the rider’s ability.
Dennis is available for clinics, both in Canada and the USA, and coaching for novice riders, teaching HorseManShip FROM THE GROUND UP. He is experienced with all ages and skills, including children with special needs. He specilizes in training the gaited horse and encouraging the best gait for each particular horse. Contact him to help you with your needs. Email Consulting also available. Childrens Horsemanship & Adult Riding/Training manuals available.
Contact Information: Web site www.horsesensedk.com, Email: dkhorses2009@live.com
Trainers Training: University of Manitoba – Agriculture; John Lyons Clinics, TTEAM clinics, Centered Riding clinic, Pat Parelli Clinics, Buck Brannaman, Studied Ray Hunt, Tom & Bill Dorrance Methods,Member of Certified Horseman Association (CHA), Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF)
“I am the owner of Rosebud River Ranch- a full care boarding, training and breeding facility. Dennis and Karen worked directly for me as manager-trainer- and book keeper/financial manager for six plus years. Dennis was a profoundly talented trainer, a trusted employee and an effective manager. I liked both him and his wife as people of integrity and diligence and he was a marvel with my horses. I was very sorry when they finally had to leave the ranch. Pepper Schwartz, PhD.” March 12, 2010
Pepper Schwartz, Professor, University of Washington