"I want to share my journey into horsemanship. It started almost 4 years ago. Let me start by saying I knew little to nothing about horses. One day this mare shows up at Rodger Coale’s ranch, she was very pregnant and looking for a new human and she picked me, it’s been a life changing journey. Thanks to the Coale’s I had some place to not only keep her but her soon to be foal. Some thought I was crazy buying a young green mare, saying (green on green ends up black and blue). Through Rodger’s training and guidance we have come so far, he taught me about building a partnership built on trust, she needs to trust me as much as me trusting her. We started on the ground and worked my way into the saddle and then the trails. I had a knee issue that kept me off her for months. Today I continue to work with Rodger with my mare along with our other 2 horses, the filly is almost 4 and my husbands gelding. That’s another great story. When you watch Rodger work with horses it’s pretty amazing, they trust him completely. There’s so much I could share of how his calm approach to working with horses and people has changed me. I am truly blessed to call Rodger Coale a great friend and trainer."

"Rodger's lessons have been wonderful for our girls! Really helping my teenager build her confidence. They thoroughly enjoy going each time and are learning tons. He always has a happy and willing attitude. He's now helping us with our own horses and it's been eye opening, and motivating. He's knowledgable and thorough in working with other us and our horses. Its been an absolute pleasure. Highly recommend."

"My daughter in law owns horses and I knew nothing and found Big Pine Ranch. I was terrified but instructor Rodger put me at ease with his smart horsemanship program and learning how to interact with the horses, caring for their hooves, how to warm them up etc. and how to manage my apprehension on day one. Still learning but so grateful for the new challenge in my life and positive influence it has been for me."