About
Aspiring Horseman
Aspiring Horseman curates practical horsemanship from proven, no-nonsense horsemen—so you can cut through the noise and apply what works for you and your horse.
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We are: a curator of vetted perspectives, translated into practical takeaways.
We aren’t: a one-method training brand or guru platform.
What you’ll find: training perspectives, foundation knowledge, gear guidance, and real-world stories.
as·pir·ing
(our definition): “Open-minded. Practical. Willing to test, learn, and adjust—without ego.”
Partnership over dominance—clear communication, fair pressure, timely release.
No sacred cows—if it doesn’t hold up in practice, we don’t keep it.
Set the horse up to win—simple steps, consistent reps, honest feedback.
Horses are either good or bad.
Horses are neither good nor bad.
Horses are shaped by what’s repeated and reinforced.
If something is slipping, it’s usually a signal: clarity, consistency, or comfort needs attention.
We focus on practical knowledge and small fixes you can apply immediately.
How Aspiring Horsemen and their horses excel
Step 1: Drop the ego → stay teachable.
Come to the understanding that you don’t know it all. You never have, and you never will.
Step 2: Find the right mentors.
Sometimes, it’s not always the information that connects; it’s the messenger. We work to connect you with a variety of horsemen from all walks of life. When you feel like you connect with someone’s message and approach, learn more.
Step 3: Tap into the community
Follow us across all our social media channels to connect with other Aspiring Horsemen just like you!
Origin Story
After growing up working on his family's farm in the Midwest, life brought David to Missoula, MT.
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Little did he know that a 12-year-old Mustang named Dart would be his inspiration to start Aspiring Horseman.
Dart is a horse initially purchased by his father-in-law from a local facility that trains untouched mustangs and finds them homes.
After months of training, Dart arrived at his new home. Received some attention, but life got in the way.
The work with him stopped.
If you know anything about mustangs, they are unlike your typical domestic horse.
They aren’t a “set it and forget it” proposition. They need to be continually worked with, or (especially for a horse that spent 11 years in the wild), they can regress.
That is precisely what happened to Dart.
He went from being able to ride, pack, and cross water to struggling to get a halter on him.
The truth is, this was no fault of his own.
As winter rolled around, David started hearing negative comments about Dart and about the possibility of getting rid of him.
That struck a chord.
Dart’s current state was not his fault. It was clear he could be a fantastic horse (he had already demonstrated that); but, he needed someone willing to take the time to work with him.
David felt called to action.
He felt like this was an opportunity to prove to people that they should never judge people (or horses) by their current state. Instead, to look at what they could be and to help them reach their potential.