My name is Joseph Krenze and I have been involved with riding horses part time on trails in parades and saddle club events most of my life. Most, if not all of my riding experiences were supervised and controlled by experienced professional horse handlers, not to be confused with professional horse trainers. I made it through these events not really knowing what I was doing or supposed to have been doing for years. With a lot of luck I handled situations that came up with out causing injury to myself, others or their horses. I was in need of finding a horse to keep my mare company since I had to put another gelding down. I talked to Dean Rusk, a friend of mine and told him my wants and needs for a dependable horse. I've know Deans reputation for training horses and riders for over thirty years. Dean and his wife Jodi operate a horse ranch in Colorado City and Dean went through his herd to pick out a suitable horse for my needs.
I met with Dean and the horse on Monday 6.6.22. I had the most awesome opportunity to spend three hours in the round pen with Dean and the horse. Dean told me that the horse needed some fine tuning and he proceeded to work with him for a while. Dean and I both realized that I was the one that needed more fine tuning and he proceeded to train me to handle myself and the horse in the correct manner. Yes, I felt somewhat foolish but Dean did not project that in any way with how he taught me handle myself and my horse. By the time the session was finished, we had the horse saddled up with me on him and I was training him exactly how I wanted him to act and react to my commands. With Deans professional help, direction and patience I now own the most responsive and forgiving horse I've ever ridden.