Neo is a Master Trainer with over 30 years experience in Western and Spanish Horsemanship. Neo has a gentle hand, a quiet voice, and limitless patience. On his grandfather's Cattle Ranch in Mexico, Neo began working with horses and cattle when he was five. Neo began training horses when he was only eleven. Since moving to California fourteen years ago, he has been employed continuously at various horse facilities where he has established a solid reputation and loyal clientele. Under Neo's expert guidance horse and rider learn together to gain a close rapport as they attain a lasting bond of trust and partnership.  Neo trains all breeds of horses and riders, from seven on up; novice to expert, "back yard rider" to advanced competitor. Read more about Neo in the Union Democrat. Contact Neo: Remington Ranch, 19110 Yost Ranch Road, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 928-5675, www.theremingtonranch.com. 

Bobbi Petrov English Riding Lessons. Want to be more than just a rider? Would you like to learn complete horse care and safety?   Horse psychology and training? We specialize in hunter, jumper & equitation riding, beginner to advanced for adults and children over 10 years. We believe the horse should always come first and teach that philosophy to all students. Horses available to lease and show. Access to trails. All equipment provided. Over 20 years experience teaching. And we will help you find your first or next horse when you are ready. Bobbi Petrov has a lifetime of experience in all aspects of horsemanship. Bobbi bred and trained horses at her Misty Ridge Farm in Woodside. In 1989 Bobbi began offering riding lessons at the request of her boarders and in 1993 moved the program to Portola Pastures in Portola Valley where it is today. Bobbi has served on the Board of the San Mateo County Horsemen's Association and also served on the San Mateo County Trails Committee for 11 years. Contact Bobbi at 650-851-3030, bpetrov@comcast.net, 1600 Arastradero Road, Portola Valley, CA, www.bpetrov.com.

Daniel Rocks is a lifelong competitive equestrian offering dressage training in the Napa Valley. Based at American Canyon Training Center and Toyon Farm Daniel provides training, instruction and sales to a diverse group of clients with goals ranging from gymnastic flat work to upper level dressage competition. With the help of his team Daniel keeps around 20 horses in training schooling green young horses through FEI schoolmasters. Daniel has traveled extensively enjoying opportunities to study with and ride professionally for multiple German, Dutch and American Grand Prix dressage trainers. Daniel's program focuses on the fundamentals of gymnastic dressage training and their application in strength training and enhancement of balance, coordination and responsiveness. Daniel currently has two training slots available and can accommodate new horses at either of his high quality, well staffed, full service facilities. Daniel Rocks, Daniel Rocks Dressage, www.danrocksdressage.com, 860-810-4317.