You can ride safely, confidently and without fear
The most common thing I hear from folks is, “I’ve had a bad experience with a horse. Now I’m nervous and scared about riding, but I really want to ride. Can you help me?” Yes, I can! My non-traditional training method carries right over to riding horses. I can teach you to ride safely, confidently and without fear.
Take a free Discovery Ride
My training and teaching method isn’t for everyone – it’s a lot different than what most trainers do. I focus on all aspects of horsemanship, not just riding. This means you’ll learn to trust your horse and, in return, gain its trust. You’ll learn about nutrition, hoof care, tack and how to clean a stall. I invite you to come out to my place to discover for yourself if you think my lessons are a good fit for you. I don’t pressure horses and I don’t pressure people, but you won’t know until you give it a try.
Horsemanship Lessons
Horsemanship lessons is a commitment to not just learning about how to ride, but training a horse and even its rider. There are many details when it comes to horsemanship. Patience, trust, and confidence are the most important factors you’ll learn here (along with the basics of saddling, and riding of course). We offer something more than just a ride here at David Gray Performance Horses, we offer horsemanship using pain free methods along with everything else.
Ages 10 and up (parent must accompany child if under 15 years of age)
*forms and code of contact waiver must be signed before lessons
Cost: $70 per lesson
Horse Evaluations
If you’re finding your horses performance is not where it should be, or having behavior issues, we offer horse evaluations to test your horse and figure out any problems your horse may come in contact with. Whether its the horse or the rider, David Gray will evaluate and observe the horse and its movements, and make notes for any changes or training your horse may need. We do welcome the surrounding areas of Abilene and beyond.
Cost: $200
“Gray has infinite patience for kids who are willing to give their best effort. He instills the same traits of patience, honesty, and hard work in both his horses and the students he teaches.”
— Abigail’s Father, Riley