From 1964 when I returned to the US, to the present year of 2006, I have been committed to the study of training. I have received instruction from so many wonderful trainers that it would be impossible to mention them all. And, some of the best lessons I have learned have come from some of the worst examples of trainers! So, it is wise to never be so prudish or advanced in your work to ignore information of any sort! Here are a few memorable lessons I have learned!

Colonel Mancheno taught me that you have to have a dream, and you have to know what it is.
Alice Hively taught me that nothing can take the place of good breeding.
Alex Konyot taught me that systematic work can enhance talent. And also to expect criticism from your peers.
Velma Abel taught me that hard work makes all things possible.
Michael Assouline taught me that correct inhand work is the way to win the horses' confidence.
Gunnar Ostergaard taught me the art of intermittent aids.
Col. Ljundquist taught me that every step of the gait is to be pure and that any resistance is too much resistance.
Hector Carmona taught me that a horses' natural talent will become his resistance.
Col. Kimball taught me that every sport needs it's "angels" and to cherish them.
Pamela Fitzwilliams taught me that the look in the horses' eye is more important than the length of it's stride.
Ann Gribbons taught me that a good ride is a good ride, no matter who is doing it.
Margo Pettis taught me that once in a while there are great prospects and it is important to the sport to get them into the right hands.
Major Smith taught me that the front end of the horse is the one that moves, and that the back end of the horse is the one that carries.
Davis Gedral taught me that even a Grand Prix horse is a horse and should be subject to the same requirements of obedience that any other well trained horse has.
Mark Stephens taught me that the horses' head should always be at the end of the reins, and that the horse should always follow his head.
Lilo Fore taught me that it is important to be in charge of your progress, and to know your limits.
Jack Lowder taught me that tension is not the same as brilliance.
August Gruen taught me that physical perfection is not needed to be a good trainer.