Ken McNabb Certified Master Trainers
Teaching brings me immense joy, especially when I see individuals learn, grow, and transform their lives through horsemanship. My apprenticeship program is designed to help you pursue your dreams and make them meaningful.
The certification consists of three levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master. Students take on everything from riding and theory tests on topics like collected stops, flying lead changes, lateral movements, smooth transitions, spins, and side-passing, to other classroom-style skills like horse psychology, conformation, hoof care, saddle fit, and even basic veterinary care. They receive a well-rounded education that covers all the bases.
At the Journeyman Level, students face the challenge of starting an unbroke colt, applying their training in real-world scenarios. By the end, they gain the skills needed for a career in horsemanship, developing a deeper understanding of horses.
To earn the Ken McNabb Master Trainer Certification, students complete over 30 clinic days with me, including written tests, riding assessments, and teaching alongside me. This hands-on experience covers various horsemanship skills, from groundwork to building confidence on trails and in arenas. Students learn to read horse body language, understand softness and flexion, and communicate effectively with their horses, fostering true partnerships.
Many of my Master Certified students have gone on to teach, train, host clinics, and even start successful ranching businesses. It’s inspiring to see how they’ve used their skills to enhance their relationships with horses, both professionally and personally.
Watching these students grow is a privilege. This program is about more than just skills; it’s about creating a rewarding life with horses.
~ Ken McNabb
Dan Cantrell
Decatur, IL and Custer, SD
I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of different horses in the past fifteen years. I enjoy training horses and trail riding with my wife Nikki, family and friends. Along this journey I have come across a lot of great horsemen that I’m very fortunate to have ridden with at a variety of clinics and trail rides. Along this journey I’m very fortunate to have met Ken McNabb, family, and participants. I have achieved my Masters Certified Trainer certification in 2023-2024 through Ken’s program. I enjoy riding great horses and training confident young horses. I have a few horses for sale from time to time. The horses I train must be able to move off of leg pressure to achieve lateral movement, move forward, backwards, stop on hind quarters, and turnarounds.
Email: dancantrell@themicarcompany.com
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Kacey and Justine Chandler
Durango, CO
Hello there! We are Kacey and Justine Chandler, located near Durango, Colorado, and we offer a variety of services. We love training horses at any level—from colt starting to show pen preparation, ranch work, and roping. Justine has three years of collegiate experience showing in ranch versatility. We both have backgrounds in colt starting and team roping, and we were raised on ranches. We are also proud to be Master Certified Trainers under Ken McNabb. In addition to training, we offer equine dentistry and are willing and able to travel. We would love the opportunity to train and care for your horses!
Phone: (970) 759-4100
Email: chandlerhorsemanship@gmail.com
Matney Cook
Edmonds, WA
After a childhood of horse 4-H and coaching from my first mentor, my mother Terri Cook, I was among the first of Ken’s Certified Master trainers in 2006. Since then, I’ve been training, instructing and continuing my education all around the Pacific Northwest. I’ve added therapeutic horsemanship certifications to my credentials with Human Equine Alliances for Learning and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International and studied Centered Riding for over a decade. This is how I’ve created my unique blend of Natural Horsemanship and Equine Facilitated Learning I call Hoofbeat Attunement. I offer lessons, training, workshops, clinics and consultation and I primarily work remotely, traveling as far as an hour from my home location.
Phone: (360) 420-5520
Email: hoofbeatattunement@gmail.com
Website: hoofbeatattunement.com
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Lisa Gentile
Plymouth, MA
I am a Ken McNabb Master Certified Trainer and I have been working with horses for over 20 years now. Since I was little, I always wanted to train horses. I started working with two John Lyons certified trainers when I was a teenager through 4-H, and they both taught me so much. I got the opportunity to travel with them to Wyoming and that’s how I met Ken McNabb and his family. We attended a 5-day working cow clinic and that’s when I knew I was hooked! I went back out to Wyoming to attend his three-week certification program and then again to work for the McNabb’s for quite a few years. I had the opportunity to travel, teach clinics, work expos, and learn about ranching and cattle. The best part was training horses for our Annual Diamond-McNabb Horse Sale. The opportunities were endless and I am forever grateful. It really molded me as a trainer and the person I am today. I returned back to Massachusetts where I started my own business, Lisa Gentile Horsemanship. I travel all over Massachusetts, teaching and helping others connect and train their own horses. I teach a lot of private clinics as well. I take in about 2-3 horses a year for training and the past few years I have been training and selling my own horses. I have been so blessed to make my passion my job. Being able to share my knowledge with others and help better their horses and horsemanship is a dream come true!
Phone: (508) 649-0756
Email: LMG.horsemanship@gmail.com
Jesse Goines
Southern Illinois
Jesse Goines has been in the horse industry for 30+ years. Seven years ago, his daughter began rodeo, causing him to want to become a better horseman/student of the horse. Over the last several years, he has worked with many renowned horsemen. In that journey he crossed paths with Ken McNabb at a 3-day horsemanship clinic in the fall of 2023. He then went on to complete a 3-week certification in the summer of 2024 with Ken, earning his Master Trainer Certification. Today, he is offering colt starting, horse training, tune ups, and lessons for all ages.
Phone: (618) 771-7269
Email: brokengranch@ymail.com
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Clara Graber
White Pigeon, MI
My name is Clara Graber. I have been training for 10 years now. I offer lessons, clinics, and training. I specialize in colt starting, extreme trail, liberty, and training towards ranch classes.
Phone: (231) 598-0545
Email: clarahorsetrainer@gmail.com
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Cora Santor
Glendo, WY
I grew up serving and riding at an equine therapy barn as a little girl. My love for horses and training has only grown. I received my Master Certification with Ken McNabb in 2019 and have been training horses full time ever since. I have trained and ridden 5-6 horses each year for the Diamond McNabb Sale for the last four years. With my background in training therapy horses I am driven to create safe, broke horses, that know how to travel and use their bodies correctly. I halter break, colt start, and offer lessons.
Phone: (706) 244-3462
Email: corasantor@gmail.com