04/14/2026
I was 12 years old when I got into horses—and I was the only horse person in my family.
I didn’t grow up in it. I didn’t have connections. I started by volunteering at a therapy ranch in Babcock, Wisconsin—Jeremiah’s Crossing—from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, I got my first horse, Princess. She’s the one that really started it all for me. I had to figure things out from the ground up, and whether I was ready or not, she made me become a trainer.
What kept me going wasn’t just the love of horses—it was the challenge. The drive to create something no one else could. Then it turned into something deeper… learning how to truly understand and communicate with a horse in a way that actually means something.
I’ve made more mistakes than I can count. Being too harsh. Being too soft. Trusting the wrong people. Falling into the wrong crowds. In this industry, it’s easy to get taken advantage of if you’re not careful. I’ve felt like quitting more times than I can explain—when I’d make progress and then fall behind, when life got in the way, when money was tight, when I lost clients, when I thought I might lose my horse, and even when frustration got the best of me.
But I never quit.
I kept showing up. I kept learning. I kept getting better.
A big turning point for me was working under Ray Ainsworth Horsemanship. That’s where things started to click. I got hands-on experience with horses I’d never worked before, and I started seeing real, consistent results. That’s when I began to truly understand how horses think and how to work with them instead of against them.
Now here’s the truth—anyone can call themselves a horse trainer. And if it works for you and your horse, that’s what matters. But there’s a difference between being a trainer and being a horseman.
My approach is simple: start with the least amount of pressure possible, and build only if needed. I want a horse that’s respectful, soft, responsive, and consistent. I believe everything you do on the ground carries over into the saddle. And if something’s going wrong in the saddle, you need to take it back to the ground—whether people want to or not.
That’s what 7 Diamonds Horsemanship is built on.
The name comes from a time in my life that meant a lot to me—working for an Amish family in Arpin, Wisconsin, and being part of a community that taught me more than I ever expected. Between driving for Triple 7 Roofing and working for and training under Diamond S Performance Horses, I was surrounded by hardworking, knowledgeable people who pushed me to grow.
7 Diamonds Horsemanship represents doing things differently. It’s a place where people can come to learn, to grow, to get help, and to better understand their horses. Whether it’s groundwork, riding, problem-solving, or just building confidence—I want to help both horse and rider improve.
Right now, I offer:
• Clinics (seasonally)
• Private lessons (with your horse or one of ours at Faubion Farms in Blue Ridge, TX)
• C**t starting and restarts
• Consignment training
• “Refreshing rides” for horses that have been sitting
• Groundwork sessions focused on respect and responsibility
• Fine-tuning and button work (neck reining, leg What are you doing? yields, stops, backing, etc.)
What I’m most proud of isn’t just what I can do—it’s who I’ve become in a short amount of time, and the people I’ve been lucky enough to learn from and stand beside.
Looking ahead, I want to keep growing—my business, my knowledge, my horses, and my community.
What I want for my clients is simple:
I want you to walk away feeling refreshed, confident, and with a better understanding of your horse. I want you to know it’s okay to make mistakes—we all do. I still do. What matters is that you learn from them and keep going.
At the end of the day, I’m just grateful.
Grateful for my family who supported me even when they didn’t fully understand it.
Grateful for the horsemen who taught me what to do—and what not to do.
Grateful for the people who stood by me when things got tough.
And grateful for the horse people I can call not just friends—but family.
This is just the beginning.
— 7 Diamonds Horsemanship
