Improvement is made as riders develop skills. Problems are solved when a rider identifies the areas in which they need development, and seeks the knowledge needed to make progress with their horse.

“Don's approach to teaching and training offers value to riders of all disciplines. By focusing on creating an effective position and the clear communication of the aids, Don gives riders tools to answer almost any riding question they may encounter. That approach, applied through exercises which promote the athletic development of the horse, make Don's instruction valuable whether you are preparing to ride cross country or fine tuning the performance of a hunter, jumper or equitation horse.” Susan Lucas Collins, Bethel, CT

CLINICS
Many facilities in the United States and around the world ask Don to travel to their location. Check his calendar for current availability:

Group Clinic Fee             $1000 per day

     ·Minimum of 2 consecutive days per clinic
     ·Maximum (preferred) of 4 groups of 4 riders per day; Don would like to suggest a daily clinic schedule of 1.5-hour groups, scheduled on 2-hour intervals
     ·Private lessons, the day prior/after, or after the clinic day is over additional private lessons, after the clinic day is over

All Airfare Expenses to and from Santa Barbara, California, if applicable
Mileage to and from Santa Barbara, if applicable
Accommodations and meals to be provided by you in a private home, hotel or other quiet place

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

In California
Don is available at home in Santa Barbara, or at your location. He travels extensively within California, and may already be teaching near you! He pays all of his own expenses, and his rates are as follows:

     $110 Private Lesson (45 minutes)
     $90/each Semi-Private Lesson (2 Riders, 1 hour)
     $85/each Group Lesson (3 Riders, 1.5 hours)
     $85/each Group Lesson (4 Riders, 2 hours)

In the United States and Abroad
Don is available in any state or abroad on an Individual Lesson basis. We have found that this gives greater flexibility to organizers and barn owners, and reduces the financial pressure of filling an entire weekend clinic. If you are interested in lessons but are concerned that you cannot arrange a full day, please contact Laura to discuss the possibility of combining with other facilities in your area. Don will pay for the cost of his travel expenses (i.e. airfare, rental car) and his rates for these types of Individual Lessons are:

     $120 Private Lesson (45 minutes)
     $110/each Semi-Private Lesson (2 Riders, 1 hour)
     $90/each Group Lesson (3 Riders, 1.5 hours)
     $90/each Group Lesson (4 Riders, 2 hours)

SALE & PURCHASE EVALUATIONS
Don can give you the benefit of his many years of experience with Event, Dressage and Show Jumping horses. He can review your video, and give you the advice you need. A video consultation can help in a variety of ways…it can give you thoughts on how to make your horse more marketable, or help you to decide whether a new horse is suitable for your discipline.

Don does not work on a commission basis. He charges only for his time, and his biggest goal is to help his client satisfy their objective for each particular horse.

VIDEO SOLUTIONS

USEF LICENSED COURSE DESIGN
Don is a USEF "r" Course Designer. He designs courses and fences with a very specific goal – IMPROVEMENT of horses and riders. He has also spent most of his life standing, walking, riding, training, teaching and competing on arena surfaces -- working at literally hundreds of facilities around the world.

     Facility/Course Design @ $150 per hour, or $1,000 per day
     Course and Jump Building @ $100 per hour, or $800 per day
     Consulting @ $120 per hour, 4 hour minimum (if travel is required)

FACILITY DESIGN
Working at literally hundreds of facilities around the world makes Don a uniquely talented Facility Designer. Spending most of his life standing, walking, riding, training, teaching and competing on surfaces has given him a fundamental understanding of arenas. Owning multiple training and lesson facilities has made him sensitive to the practical needs of business owners - and the ability to operate profitable, functional facilities. He specializes in highly efficient layouts, optimal land usage of small parcel sizes, and accomplishing big things at a reasonable cost.

     Facility/Course Design @ $150 per hour, or $1,000 per day
     Course and Jump Building @ $100 per hour, or $800 per day
     Consulting @ $120 per hour, 4 hour minimum (if travel is required)

Don's Approach to Teaching.

Improvement is made as riders develop skills. Problems are solved when a rider identifies the areas in which they need development, and seeks the knowledge needed to make progress with their horse.