Testimonials

Grand Prix show jumper trainer in southern California

Joie Gatlin & SunCal’s King 2006

 

 
“She (Arlyn) has a special feel for the horse… an intuitive knowledge of how their minds and bodies work as well as years and years of experience. She’s a huge part of Sun Cal’s King
having the best year of his career.” From Dagwood, Joie Gatlin’s manager. Joie Gatlin was named leading lady west coast rider and is an internationally acclaimed Grand Prix rider/trainer and 2006 World Cup Competitor. SunCal’s King is owned by Canyon Capital
Insurance.

 

Fiona & Elizabeth Blaisdell

Fiona & Elizabeth Blaisdell 2007

 
 
 
 
“Arlyn’s system has taught me to allow my horses to respond effortlessly.”
Elizabeth Blaisdell, rider and trainer of Fiona 2007 USEF Zone 10 Reserve Champion 2nd Year Working Hunter,
owned by KCG, Inc and the Satterlee Family. PUT_CHARACTERS_HEREP
 

Summer & Mandy Porter

Summer & Mandy Porter 2007

 
 
 
 
“Arlyn considers the well-being of the whole horse, and the reward is a whole horse.” From
Mandy Porter rider/trainer with ‘Summer’ 2006 Pacific Coast Grand Prix horse of the year,
owned by Wild Turkey Farm. Photo courtesy Riding Magazine.
 
 
 
 

Junior hunter showing in southern California.

Verdana & Mikayla Stuart 2013

 
“Balanced Equine Training has really helped my horse and me as a rider. Arlyn has worked with me to help my horse, Verdana, to be loose and fluid while still being engaged and using her whole body. I have also learned how to best get
Verdana prepared on the flat for jumping.
Working with Arlyn has been so much fun…”
Mikayla Stuart, 2013 UESF Reserve Champion Junior
Hunter-Large 15 & Under. Photo courtesy of Savanah Stuart.

Horse Training for Junior Equitation Riders in San Diego California by Arlyn DeCicco

Brittany Bazeley 2008

 
 
 
 
 
 
“Arlyn was willing to be flexible with my horse and created a program that developed the muscle and suppleness that was lacking in my current program. From Brittany Bazeley, junior
equitation rider.
 
 

Horse Training for Jumior Jumpers in San Diego California

Pepino & Gatlan Haddon 2006

 
 
 
“I watched Arlyn DeCicco help Mandy Porter and Joie Gatlin with their horses. I watched Arlyn help my son, Gatlan. Arlyn always starts training new clients
by thanking them. She says; You can
already walk, trot and canter. You don’t need me to
do that. I’m here to help you and your horse do it better.”

Horse Training for Eventing in San Diego California

Jeff 2010

 
 
 
“As an amateur owner it is far easier to find and receive poor instruction than good instruction. I know this because I have had years of it and I have watched many, many others who think they are working with a ‘trainer’ only to find their horses are unhappy, unwilling or worse, breaking. The worst part is we are all deluded into thinking we are getting better… and all the while it is our horses that are suffering. So I consider the day Arlyn came into my life as a gift from God. I know my horses feel the same way… Thank you Arlyn, from the bottom of my heart.”

Body Work for Horses in San Diego California

Dino Frettered, Equine Body Worker

 
 
 
“…The way she is able to get a horse to soften and collect. She doesn’t force; she flows with the horse. She’s like watching poetry; it’s comfortable.
Feeling a horse after Arlyn has suppled them up properly is amazing. She teaches the horse how to use
it’s body properly.”

 

Horse Training for Eventing Field Hunteing in San Diego California

Marley Brown & Julie Beer

 

“My stunning, willing, courageous, and always front of the action horse, Marley Brown, is a product of Arlyn’s Balanced Equine Training System …Arlyn DeCicco WALKS ON WATER. Our horses are super fit athletes, always sound and in the ribbons too. They are wonderful to hunt, event, hack, trail ride, dressage, and nuzzle, love people and even have a sense of humor. Arlyn is much more than my trainer, but then she knows what she means to me and to my family.” From Julie Beer.

Horse Training for Reining Horses in San Diego California by Arlyn DeCicco

Captain Pretty & Candice Henderson

“Learning Arlyn’s program has expanded my knowledge of what is truly correct riding, which is a blessing and a burden in itself. Acquiring this knowledge in today’s horse world has caused me to become much more aware of how tolerant and forgiving these amazing creatures are. It has also brought on many moments of deep frustration and sympathy on behalf of the horses who are reprimanded as a result of their rider’s own ignorance. As a result of becoming equipped with a new horse training “toolbox”, I have developed new goals and standards for my work with horses. Working with Arlyn has been and will continue to be an enlightening journey.” From Candice Handerson. Photo credit to Three Amigas Photography.

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Yuko Itakura; European Grand Prix Competitor

 
 
 
 
“Thanks so much for your help this year. Looking forward to an even more successful year!” From Yuko Itakura, European Grand Prix Competitor and trainer.

Horse Training for Pony Hunters in San Diego California by Arlyn DeCicco

Sarah

 
 
“Our world has been changed by becoming part of your world. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of it.” From Nora Frushour, Sarah’s mom.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Arlyn DeCicco Lounge Line Training San Diego California

Adria Di Maria 2011

“…As a post-Polio syndrome survivor with significant physical changes, I have been searching for several years for a knowledgeable trainer, skilled in horse & human physiology, as well as dressage. Arlyn has professionally guided me to develop the riding skills I was doubtful I could ever achieve. She believed in my abilities & repeatedly went “above & beyond”. She worked with me to develop exercises tailored to my unique physical challenges both on & off the horse. Having ‘too’ many years of physical therapy, I can attest that Arlyn’s knowledge of the human physiology are exceptional. Consequently, her personal training combined with her equine coaching allowed me to advance my riding. I cannot emphasize enough that Arlyn is a unique & gifted trainer who is a true pro, committed to nurturing horse/rider partnerships. I will always be grateful for her help & support & want the world to know of her special talent.” From Adria Di Maria

 
 

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