Originally from California, Dave grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. In 1974, he learned to ride on Bandit and Big Red in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He's loved horses ever since! After a 22 year career on the waterfront, he enrolled in Joe Mangravito's intensive 3 month certification course in Davie, Florida. The reason for pursuing the John Lyons Conditioned Response Training method was simple: It works! And it works on every horse. It is a logical and gentle approach, unlike harsh old-school techniques. Dave loves helping people achieve the relationship with their horse that they always wanted!