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TEAM YRIARTE HORSEMANSHIP
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Reno, NV Horse Trainers- developing trust, communication, and confidence through education and experience to create lifelong partnerships between horse and human.
Team Yriarte Horsemanship is one of the most trusted professional horse trainers in Northern Nevada. Since 2016, we’ve been helping both horses and their owners understand each other better and create safe and lasting partnerships. Contact us to improve your communication and your relationship with your animals.
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Get to Know Us
Dan and Kathy are a passionate Christian husband and wife team based near Reno, Nevada pursuing their dream helping people achieve a true partnership with their horse.


Daniel Yriarte
Dan had horses as a child growing up on a ranch in northern California before being moved to the central coast. He still found a way to have horses there, including working as a trail guide on the beautiful central coast of California. For Dan, life took him away from horses while he finished college and found his way to Reno, Nevada.
Dan’s reintroduction to horsemanship came in 2012 when he met his wife, Kathy. He completed his second Extreme Mustang Makeover in 2016 where he impressed the crowd and judges with his horse Doc Holliday, not only in his performance but in the relationship they have. This event was the catalyst that led to his transition to full-time horseman. Always wanting to learn more and improve, he participated in several clinics with talented horsemen and women including Trevor and Tara Carter, Garrick Pasini, Craig Johnson, and Buck Brannaman.
Over the years, Dan has developed a reputation for being gentle and effective with mustangs, colts, and other challenging horses. His calm and low stress approach ensures horses can progress with confidence on everything from groundwork to trail riding to refinement. Through his friendship and mentorship with both Bryan Neubert and Katrina Sanders, Dan’s technique has evolved into a well-rounded, holistic approach that addresses the whole horse. Bryan has been instrumental in cultivating Dan’s ability to prepare and support young horses through their first riding experience. Katrina’s classical approach and extensive knowledge of biomechanics further refined Dan’s skills. Dan is a consummate student of the horse and has gained education in bodywork, bridling and bit fit, and hoof trimming. Dan’s personal interests include roping, cow work, Californio-style hackamore and bridle horsemanship, and rawhide braiding.




Kathy Yriarte
A Nevada resident since 1986, I have had a lifelong passion for horses. As an equine professional, I make a living by facilitating clear communication between horse and human. I have spent countless hours observing horses, people, reading books, watching videos and taking instructions from those whom I consider to be masters at their skills with horses as well as research behaviorists and veterinarians in order to cultivate my knowledge and teaching style. My goal is to do everything in my power to improve my communication with the horse and to pass that ability and knowledge on to others. I have utilized my background in scientific research to create teachable models in tack fit as well as other horse-less simulations with a focus on the horse’s comfort and welfare. I coordinate and host dissection clinics with veterinary surgeons to provide a deeper understanding of equine biomechanics and pathologies. My personal interests include behavioral modification, refinement, biomechanics, classical horsemanship, and driving. I am also an experienced large animal veterinary assistant, having spent nearly 5 years working both ambulatory and in hospital at Comstock Equine Hospital. I am founder and current president of the Nevada Equine Council. Learn more at www.nvequinecouncil.org

We established Team Yriarte Horsemanship in 2016 and have been serving the equine community ever since.
We have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of horses since then, including scores of mustangs, on everything from ground work to trail riding to refinement and collection. We have helped clients with picking wild horses out of the holding pens, helped numerous horses have a positive experience with first rides, gentling, hoof handling and first trims, addressing dangerous behaviors, and things as simple (but just as important) as tune ups on well trained horses that just need more miles and better communication with their owner. Our foundation is built on the horsemanship style of Bryan Neubert, Katrina Sanders, Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, and others who truly believe in putting the horse first.
We believe in partnership before showmanship. This means we will not sacrifice the relationship with the horse to achieve a short term goal, whether it be a show ribbon, a specific maneuver, or a timeline the human has set. We firmly believe the horse must be allowed the dignity of participating in the process of developing communication and trust. By allowing the horse to express themselves, the willingness comes naturally and horse and human become a team, working in unison toward a mutual goal. Communication and confidence are the priority in our program. In order for this relationship to develop, we include lessons for our full-care training free of charge so the owner can participate in the horse's education. We will tailor the program to suit both the goals and abilities of horse and human to ensure long term success.
We believe horsemanship is a journey and that there is always room for improvement. We strive to learn more and learn from the best in the business. Below are clinicians and trainers we have learned from and ridden with. We absolutely recommend that you ride with them or audit a clinic if you get the chance!
​Katrina Sanders - www.ksclassicaleq.com
Patrick King - www.pkhorsemanship.com
Bryan Neubert - www.bryanneubert.com
Vaughn Knudsen - www.compasshorsetraining.com
Trevor Carter - www.carterranchhorse.com
Buck Brannaman - www.brannaman.com
