Testimonials
“I have learned so much from Carly. We even bought a horse from her. I can't wait for more lessons and training! I LOVE her.” - Ellie (age 10), 2020
"Carly worked with my young horse and myself. She was very good at helping me understand how she had been communicating with my horse. The atmosphere at Carly's is very relaxed and encouraging. I really appreciate her help and would love to have her help me again." - Holly Golen, 2019
“I can't say enough good things about Carly! She has taken my daughter's riding and love for horses to an entirely different level. Carly has a natural ability with horses and children. She has been able to instill confidence in my daughter that shows in other areas of her life as well. She is the best!” - Lauren Karl, 2019
“Carly Davis Brown is a incredible horse trainer. Through her lessons taken over the past 8 years, my granddaughter and I attribute our successes as riders and training our horse to her excellent instruction.” - Judy Ruehle, 2019
“Carly is exceptional with both riders and horses. Our sons have been riding under Carly's instruction for more than four years. As kids, they appreciate her patience, kindness, enthusiasm and creativity. As parents, we appreciate the character, respect, self-confidence and work ethic she instills in our boys along with the great riding instruction. They have become much stronger confident riders and young men. Carly tailors lessons to their variety of interests from barrels, herding cows, and roping to trail-riding and jumping. She was also instrumental throughout the process of purchasing our first family horse. Carly gave honest, thoughtful professional feedback for horses she identified, rode and tested specifically with our family in mind. We ended up with the perfect horse upon her recommendation. After purchase, the training Carly provided our gelding was excellent and appropriately specific to the needs of our horse and our family. We will continue to ride with Carly for a long time.” - Gretchen Kindig, 2019
“Carly has been the most amazing teacher I could ever have! She has taught me so much. She has taught me not to balance on the reins, barrel racing, and different riding patterns. I really enjoy when we play games on the horses and get to herd the cattle. I also really enjoy summer camps when you get to do different things everyday. You learn all different styles of riding and get to learn a lot about the horses.” - Addy (age 10), 2017
“In over 25 years around horses I've seen quite a few trainers. Thank you for what you do and doing it sooo well!” - Bob Seele, NY, 2015
“Carly is an innate teacher, wise beyond her years. Together with her horses, she meets her students where they are and holds the space for them to grow at their own pace. I've had many ah-ha moments at Las Piedras Ranch.” - Rose Ode, 2014
“Carly is a knowledgable, competent and experienced riding instructor. I'm so pleased with my son's progress and the enjoyment he gets from each lesson--if you're looking for an excellent instructor, Carly is your person!” - Beth Abeyta, 2010
“She respects each horse owner and is very focused on training their horse based on exactly what they want. She is honest about your horse’s progress and provides frequent updates while encouraging you to be a part of the training process. She works well with riders of all ages and will make a big difference with any rider she provides lessons to.” - Bonnie Walton, 2010
“Carly Davis is a skilled horsewoman who has worked with impressive trainers and has a great resume.” - Crooks Family, WI, 2010
“From the bottom of my heart, I am thankful to Carly for helping me 'get back up' and start riding again... and for connecting me with the newest addition to my family, ‘Fancy’” - Erin Rose, 2010
“Carly has always been available to help with questions and work with the entire family to do what is necessary to teach us how to work with our horse." - Kristin Vollmer-Vigil, 2010
“Carly not only possesses superior skills in training horses and teaching others to ride, whether adult or child, she is the kind of role model I want in my daughter's lives. Carly is patient, honest, dependable, trustworthy, hardworking, professional, and just plain talented.” - Marianne Garrison, 2010
“Carly has taught both my daughter and I not only how to ride horses, she has given me back my love for horses and has helped my daughter become an excellent horse rider who shares my love for horses. Carly has such a strong work ethic, the strongest I have been around, she drives herself hard and it shows in her training, both of the rider and the horses she works.” - Michele Montgomery, 2010
“There are a lot of trainers and teachers out there, but Carly shines because of her natural gift for understanding horses.” - Moni Piz-Wilson, 2010