"I have known Sam for almost 8 years and have watched her become a wonderful rider and teacher.  I am an older student and have had horses off and on my whole life but not till recently have I found the horse of my dreams.  MzZee is 13 years old and has had an excellent start on the ground and in the saddle.  So I started taking lessons with Sam 3 months ago and have attended 2 of her clinics.  I wanted to have a better understanding of what my horse knows and how to better communicate with her and how to ask for (cues) to add to her training.

Sam has been amazing, she really listens to me and the issues I am having.  She watches me ride and sees the whole picture of how I am interacting with my horse. She then will give me exercises to work on and will give suggestions.  She will also jump on to ride to see if it is me or the horse.  Then we work out the best way for me to understand the lesson and the steps to the cue.  There have been so many ‘ah ha’ moments for me; Sam is so patient in getting me there. 

Sam’s clinics are also very informative and an excellent way to try out what you have learned in a multiple horse setting.  She is great at teaching different levels at her clinics and making it fun.
I can honestly say that I am more in love with my horse today because of the time Sam has given us with private and clinic times. I highly recommend Sam as an instructor for any level that you are at, she has a God given gift with horses and it shows."

-Kelly Smith
11/2/09