Matthew has spent over 10 years immersed in the art and discipline of horsemanship, training and teaching across Southern California and Utah before returning home to Maine. Now based at Los Solano, he offers colt starting, riding lessons, problem solving, and cattle work with a focus on creating soft, willing, and confident horses.

Strongly influenced by the traditional Vaquero and Buckaroo style, Matthew is dedicated to the classical progression of developing a bridle horse—from snaffle bit to hackamore, two-rein, and finally straight-up in the bridle. He believes in a patient, thoughtful approach that honors the horse’s timeline and cultivates trust, lightness, and mutual respect.

11:00 AM | Session 1: Walk/Trot

12:30 PM | Session 2: Walk/Trot/Canter

Note: Each session is limited to 4 horse/rider pairs. Please sign up for the session(s) you wish to attend and if more than 4 pairs sign up to a session, we'll add additional sessions.

Clinic fee: $75 per participant per session for participants

Audit fee: $20 per session for auditors - clinic fee payment link

Haul-in ground fee: $25 - ground fee payment link

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Backup location for inclement weather: Shady Oak Farm at 30 Fowler Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107.

Questions? Call 925-705-0640 or email cape.elizabeth.eq@gmail.com