What clients say about Steven Holt

Comment from Jay Froboese (Oct 2010)

Steve has taken two of our young quarter horses over the last year and started them with great success. Steve is extremely reasonably priced and patient. He not only trains the horses we bring him he also takes the time to have us out during the process to train us. Steve keeps us updated and gives us realistic expectations weekly on how our horses are doing and where they will probably be in their training by the end of the month. We have attended many of the sessions and watched and participated in the training giving us a better idea of how to continue our work with our horses when we return home. I would highly recommend his services to anyone that has a new horse and wants it started correctly or has a problem horse that they are unable to work with and enjoy in a quiet and safe manner.

Comment from Marlyn Bickers (Feb 2009)

Thank you Steve for the extensive efforts and time you put into my half Arabian/ Saddlebred. When I purchased this young horse I was told he could be very difficult. The previous owners were not lying. While I have trained a number of my previous show horses to become successful winners this one just plain wore me out. He spent all his energy resisting and throwing temper tantrums to the point where it was a battle just to get him around the arena. I could make no progress with him at this point. Steve took on the challenge. Eventually his hard work, patience, and consistent training methods paid off. He more than earned his training fees. After 2 months with Steve his attitude had softened to where I was able to take over his training and make excellent progress. He is now a happy enthusiastic show horse with a great future. In his first class in his first show he was first place!

Comment from Steve Cotugno (June 2008)

Steve, you have done an excellent job in helping to build back my confidence in doing what I like most, riding horses. After my severe horse accident a few years back, I initially thought I would not get my confidence back to ride at a lope. More than just helping to build my confidence, you have taught me and continue to teach me the way of a natural horsemen. I now have a greater appreciation and admiration for natural horsemenship. Even though I have been riding for a number of years, I have learned more from you in the last 6 months then in the last 6 years, not in just riding but how a working cowboy trains his horse in a positive and safe way. You are a true horseman and a good friend. God Bless and thanks for all your hard work ---- Happy Trails, Cowboy! Steve Cotugno

Comment from Rick Sadler (Jan 2008)

Steve: I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your help this past weekend during your clinic. You were a great help in many areas. As a lifelong horseman (over 50 years) I have taken many, many lessons and attended many clinics. You, my friend, are a fine clinician; in the caliber of Anderson, Parelli, Lyons and Cameron! It is amazing to watch the genuine caring and extended patience you have with the newcomers and the quick, concise and spot-on advice you impart in a second to a veteran like me who can understand that advise. My wife improves in skill and confidence each time she rides with you and it is fun to watch her 'get it'. Best clinic yet! Thanks again. Rick

Comment from Kelly Dudek (Nov 2007)

Hey Steve, I just wanted to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, for the outstanding work you did with my mare! There has not been a single thing I have asked for, that we have not been able to accomplish successfully! Before I was getting blatant refusals, balking, spooking, etc. -- now there is not an arguement to speak of. And I know it was all because of the time you put on her and got her to saying YES YES YES. You did such a nice job! THANK YOU also for integrity that you bring to your work and to the horses. Plus she was in such amazing shape when I got her back, we were able to do 2 - 20 mile NATRC rides (competitive trail riding) and both of us placed. I am especially proud of the last ride we did! She got 2nd place, I got 1st place and we got Top AQHA Team. GREAT JOB STEVE!!! Thanks again for all your help, Kellie Dudek

Comment from Bud Cheatham (Jan. 2007)

Steve, I decide to put the saddle on him and check him out. I was pleasantly surprised. He was perfect. He responded to everything I ask of him. I was a little short of time so we only got about an hour of riding and doing exercises. Since then, we have ridden an average of 9 miles a day with the exception of Friday. He has been perfect. We rode through tunnels, across wooden bridges and a lot of places he has not been before. I could not be happier. JB is the perfect horse and I will always be indebted to you for making him that way. Thanks for everything.

Comment from Dawn Craven (Dec. 2006)

Steve, Just a quick update.... We have had Harley out both Saturday and Sunday to work in the round pen and to ride up and down our street. He is doing great! I can't believe how much he learned in a month. Thank you so much. Hope your demo on Saturday went well. I'm sure I'll be in touch with questions as time goes by, I hope you don't mind. Dawn

Comment from Jenel Resh (April 2005)

Watching Diva today was really surreal for me. I was really stunned and thrilled at the same time. I have waited so long to see her get to this point and well....here she is. And I am so glad she is mine! I am really pleased with your training methods too. It is exactly what I have wanted for 3 years. I never thought I would find a trainer who encouraged the animal rather then force it into submission. So being the blabber mouth that I am... I am marketing you to my friends. I hope it brings you a lot of business.

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