Mary Rizo-Patron is the head trainer at Hacienda La Amistad. Mary uses a cooperation method of training that has the
horses' trust as the primary
element of their education. In using this method the horses learn to cooperate with the rider
and work with him or her rather than execute routines because they
do not have a chance to do otherwise. This technique
results in a horse that works happily and has a solid foundation for many years of productive use.
Mary's methods have been proven by the success of the horses that she has trained in both the open and amateur owner
show divisions as well as horses that
are used for pleasure riding. She has had successes in Pleasure and Performance
as well as in the very demanding Classic Fino divisions as can be seen by her
winnings at the National shows. To see these
click on the "Shows" button.
Mary started training Paso Fino horses in 1984 after the birth of her son Daniel. She had trained in the Northeast, the
Southeast, and the Midwest before
settling on her own farm in Waynesville, Ohio. Mary enjoys working with amateur
owners and their horses, and many of her clients have been very successful in the
show ring at regional shows as well
as at the National level. All these people enjoy their horses by trail riding them through the off-season since these
horses
have been trained to happily participate in any event that is presented to them.
If you are interested in scheduling a clinic with Mary go to our "Clinics" page from our "Services" page.
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