"Oh but what a great day.  I'm proud to announce (and prove with pictures)
My third ride on SunShai'n. (He's been great, I'm finally starting to trust him and myself.)

I've been working with Phil Menacho and am very pleased with our progress...
happy trails, here we come!!! 

Currently working on desensitizing to various objects....the pirate flag was a cause for 
Sunny's concern....at first."

For the Animals,
Kathi Myers

"I consider Phil and Sharon Menacho yet another blessing God has given to our family. I had sought out many others to help my family and I with horseback riding lessons and horse training, both away from our home and at our home. It wasn't until we met Phil and Sharon that I felt comfortable and confident that we would successfully learn to handle our horses. 

I had been told by others that we should not ride our horses because they were too green and so were we.  They would tell me that I needed to buy a seasoned horse to train both our horse and us. 

We did not have a horse trailer or a truck that could tow and needed someone who was willing to come to our grounds regularly. Thanks to Phil and Sharon and their flexibility in coming to our home, we are now learning to ride our newly trained three and four year old mares. 

As a team and independently, Phil and Sharon teach natural horsemanship methods to ensure both you and your horse understand each other on the ground on on horseback. 

Thank you Phil and Sharon for your encouragement and sharing your knowledge."

Sincerely, 
Wanda Doscher & Family 
Shingle Springs, CA.

"Phil is an awesome horse trainer.  He has helped me to the
 point that I don't want to sell my horse anymore.  He has 
helped me to connect with her and I like his style.  He not only
 trains horses, he trains you to be as "one" with your horse. "

Cindy Bell
Somerset, CA.

Phil and Sharon took me out on trail rides and helped me get my confidence back up and taught me to work with horses on the ground to gain their respect in a manner that made me feel safe again. 

Phil has taught my horse tremendous things and through working with him I learned not only how to do something, but, why and how much and how often. These skills have helped me to get out there again on my horse and we now enjoy trail rides and team penning. 

Melissa B
Somerset, CA.