Meet Dale Rudin

Hi, I'm Dale Rudin.

Horses are a passion of mine. They are my life, and have been since my first pony ride as a child.

Then I developed a love for showing. As a teenager, I joined a training barn. My horse and I were successful in the show ring, but I wasn’t comfortable with the methods my trainers used to train him. He didn’t like it either. His attitude got worse and worse, and so did his performance. At one show he bucked in every class!

I didn't want my horse's well-being sacrificed for any reason.

I didn't know if it was possible train a horse in a way that would benefit him, but I wanted to find out.

So, I took my horse's training into my own hands.

It took three years for me to retrain that horse. In that time I learned tons about equine physiology. I learned the importance of the fundamentals: strength, flexibility, balanced movement, and natural gaits.

I also figured how to restore his trust in me, the rider, by using by building his confidence. teaching him how to do what I asked, and using positive r I realized that a horse that was connected to the rider would be more focused and far less interested, and therefore less reactive, to the world around him.

This became my philosophy:

A horse needs to be a well-rounded and comfortable athlete in order to reach his potential as a performer. Equally important is his emotional state-of-mind. Only when he is relaxed and confident will he be a participating member of a horse-human relationship, and become a truly willing partner.

That first horse that I re-trained using this new approach far exceeded my expectations. He was unbeatable at shows, and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for me. He was calm, consistent, and always a pleasure to ride.

It was during that time that I learned what horsemanship is really all about.

That was over 25 years ago, and I have been training horses and teaching people what they need to know about horses ever since.

And now...

I want to share what I've learned with people with a passion for horses like you. Having a truly connected relationship with a horse is an amazing experience.

I want your experience with your horse to be a pleasure and a success, whether you have a horse or two in your backyard, you're a weekend trail rider, or a die-hard competitor.

If you are anywhere near Middle Tennessee, I can help you with your horse. I will teach you what you need to know to be a confident and knowledgeable horseman or horsewoman and have that ultimate experience with your horse. Your horse will benefit and enjoy the experience too.

If you're not in the area, let's schedule a clinic where you live. Get your friends together and we'll spend a day or two enjoying being with horses.

You can also learn more about my approach to horses and training by reading my articles in Horse Illustrated magazine. I have also written for Popular Horses Series – The Quarter Horse, Horses USA, and the 2006 Paint Horse Directory. You can fine more articles at Horse Channel.com.

Sign up for my free newsletter and you can ask me your horse training and behavior questions. I'll answer them in the newsletter and post information about upcoming clinics and events.

I look forward to hearing from you and the chance to talk horses!

If you have a question, comment, inquiry about training, lessons, or clinics, or want to say hello, feel free to contact me directly. I'm always here to lend a hand. All you have to do is ask!

Enjoy the Ride,

Dale

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