I began riding with Frankie at the age of 6 and became one of her assistant trainers 7 years later at the age of 13. I continued to train for and with her on into high school and throughout my college years. I owe many of my most memorable moments and learning experiences to the time I spent at Rah Sadj Ranch. Frankie is one of the few remaining tried and true horse women who teaches the fundamentals of horsemanship from the ground up. Not only does she carefully instruct and encourage students to safely, consciously and comfortably work around horses, she emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with and truly understanding the animals -- an absolute necessity in the equestrian education process. Furthermore, Frankie's lesson program educates children and adults alike about the essential responsibilities of horse care and management. By encouraging all of her students to participate in every aspect of the process, from the grooming, to the riding to the cleaning of stalls and polishing tack, she provides the basis for not only a safe, solid and enjoyable future with horses but also teaches the importance of responsibility, compassion, integrity and last but certainly not least, that the rewards gained from their hard work will be experiences that follow them for the rest of their lives.
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