ABOUT AARON ENGLAND

Aaron England has had a lifelong passion to learn what makes a horse tick. He has spent more than 20 years refining his training abilities. He spent three years with Leon Harrel, a World Champion Cutting trainer, and from 1997 to 2002 he trained with natural horsemen, Pat Parelli and Ronnie Willis, achieving the highest level of horsemanship available in Pat’s program. After completing his internship with Leon Harrel, Aaron developed his own program, England’s Versatile Horsemanship. Aaron continues to show and train champion cutting horses, while helping riders, in all disciplines, achieve their dreams with their horses. His program allows students to learn true finesse with their horses. He is an innovator in the equine industry with his ability to apply a natural approach in training theory and technique to produce proven results, whether just in your backyard or to the highest levels of competition.

An outstanding example of Aaron’s success in starting horses is seen with DK Smart Mate, a stallion Aaron started and went on to win the APCHA National Championship, the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the Cherry Leader Memorial Cutting. A few examples of Aaron’s achievements include, being chosen to represent and demonstrate the Nokota horses at the 2010 World Games in Lexington, Kentucky. He has also earned the NCHA Achievement Award and was nominated in 2011 for the NCHA Zane Shulte Award. Today, Aaron is putting his dream into practice to promote his natural philosophy of training, hoof care, and feeding. While training and showing quality Cutting Horses in competition, Aaron also conducts numerous clinics and workshops each year throughout the United States; Versatile Horsemanship, Colt Starting, Educational Trail Rides, and Cow Working to name a few.

About Riva England

Happily married to Aaron for 22 years and is blessed with three wonderful children. Riva England is an accomplished equestrian, she has more than proven herself in her God-given talent with horses. Riva's passion for horses began at a young age and prompted her thirst to learn more. Using Natural horsemanship techniques she has had show ring success with many breeds of horses and disciplines, from Arabians, to hunter-jumpers, reining and cutters, and now mustangs, Riva has ridden it all. Riva is also an accomplished barefoot trimmer and applies natural hoofcare to all her horses. Above all else, Riva rides for the glory of God.

About Troy England Troy enjoys spending time with his mustang Hershey. He is still helping his parents on the ranch part time, and has a job at Lingleville country store. So if your going through Stephenville Texas, look them up. They serve the best coffee around. Troy is also going to be starting college to become a chiropractor. He has interest in learning both human and equine.

About Heather England age 11  Heather is already becoming quite the Accomplished horse girl. She has been working hard on her horsemanship and showmanship. She has won a grand champion and a reserve championship competing in the Bluebonnet rescue horse training challenge. She has then moved on to do her first wild mustang Competition as well. She placed consistently in top ten in all her classes. Most importantly Heather and her mustang Ebony Star are going to be a team forever. Keep an eye on them in future shows. Heather’s other exciting news is her favorite horse Miss Priss is expecting her first foal March 2021 out of our great stallion Metallic Cats Magic. Look out cutting world.

About Holly England age 6 Holly loves her pony Peaches and her zebu cow Ferdinand. She also loves raising her chickens. Holly is excited to do her first training horse challenge for Bluebonnet rescue this spring. Look up Holly and Jitterbug on Facebook to watch their progress. Jitterbug is a miniature pony and will be up for adoption May 2021. Holly is also getting the opportunity to raise and show a Hereford cow for 2022.