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With the gentle temperment of the Santa Cruz Island horse, we recommend specific styles of training, promoting a gentle touch, which can be found in traditional mission era styles.

For more information please visit the Californio Bridlehorse Association 

and other links from this page. 

Jeff Ohaco

"MY MISSION IS TO PRESENT THE REQUEST TO THE HORSE IN A MANNER THAT HE CAN UNDERSTAND, THEN ALLOW HIM TO MENTALLY SEARCH IF HE NEEDS TO, AND, WHEN HE FINDS THE RIGHT ANSWER, AND HE WILL, GIVE HIM RELIEF. IT'S IN THE GIVING OF RELIEF THAT KEEPS THE HORSE TRYING HIS HEART OUT FOR THE HUMAN. IF I CAN DO THAT FOR THE HORSE, AND HELP PEOPLE TO GET A GRASP ON THAT CONCEPT AND PROCESS, THEN I HAVE SUCCEEDED." 
                                                   -JEFF OHACO

 

Abigail Martinez, one of our most determined and focused riders currently riding for El Campeon Farms, is under the guidance of professional horseman, Jeff Ohaco. 

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