An individual training program for each horse

Training for consistent performance
From the moment Gabe walks into the stall, his horses know it's time to go to work, and they're ready to learn. Gabe creates an individual training program for each horse in his care, developing mutual trust and understanding so the horse can perform willingly and confidently. Gabe is rapidly building a record of Derby wins. But whether he's showing an Open reiner or you're competing as a Non Pro, Gabe trains each horse to reach its full potential in the show pen calmly and consistently.

What if you're showing your horse yourself?

Gabe and his assistant, under his oversight, work the horses in full training five or six times a week. If you're a Non Pro client showing your own reining horse in training with Gabe, you can take lessons with him as part of the regular program so that you enter the show pen as ready to win as your reiner.

Starting your young horse
Gabe starts young horses whether for reining, or any Western discipline. Working in the round pen and the arena, his goal is to develop the horse in a calm, accepting environment where the young horse learns with trust and confidence.

Other care
Gabe's show horses get turn-out time to relax, conditioning on the hot-walker, and the right feeding program so that each reiner is in top show condition at all times. Also washing, grooming, regular farrier visits, and blanketing as needed.

Consistency, at home or away
Gabe's goal is a reining horse that's the same every time it comes out of the stall and that works in the show pen the way it works at home: consistently, willingly, and when it counts, winning.

Gabe Davide
GD Performance Horses
7622 Santa Maria Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020
408 499 2475 gdavide99@yahoo.com

How long is each training session?

With individual goals planned for each horse, there's no set amount of training time each day. Gabe's reiners are trained for softness, flexibility, willingness, and technical excellence. His program promotes and recognizes improvement in every training session. Sometimes the horse gets partway toward the day's goal and the work continues the next time; sometimes it gets there fast and can move on to something new the same day. Each reiner's own talent and ability drive its individual training program.