David has always made it his top priority to obtain the best possible education available. Several years of apprenticeship in an FEI training facility working for a German trained "beireiter" helped fine-tune his understanding of the training scale and the significance of correct schooling of the gaits for horse and rider.
Worked with the following well known trainers/facilities:
Bent Jensen
Kerstin Albrecht
David Collins
Eicke von Veltheim
Maria Fox
Ralph Hill
David Diwispelaere
Col. Axel Steiner
Magnus Hamilton
Hokan Thorn
Jim Graham
Neil Ishoy
Alexa Schulten-Baumer
Henke Van Bergen
Ulrich Schmitz
Michael Plumb
Iron Spring Farm
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During his apprenticeship, David shared the responsibility every day of riding a wide variety of different breeds in every stage of training from green to Grand Prix. David spent his childhood playing on ponies bareback.Later, he galloped thoroughbreds at the racetrack and was given a horse that he re-trained to event.Eventing led to his discovery of dressage.David is a natural in the saddle, brimming with confidence, an important attitude that he imparts to the horses he trains.
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David's vast experience plus knowledge of the German training system combine to consistently produce positive results for horses and rider.In conclusion, David always considers the horse's physical and mental state first and foremost in training.While being results-oriented, he will not pressure or push any horse beyond their current fitness level.
