Build a Better Horse.
Become a Better You.
Practical, horsemanship that blends groundwork, undersaddle, and mindset—so you and your horse move together with confidence.
Develop Horsemanship and Lifemanship with Scott DePaolo
Horsemanship
Clinics
From our signature quarterly progressive clinics to our ranch roping and mustang 101, we are all about horsemanship and lifemanship. Whether you come to us for education, motivation, inspiration, or validation, we're committed to building a partnership with you and your horse.
Host A
Clinic
If you're the type of person that wants to see your community improve, hosting a clinic might be for you. We will guide you through the process of putting together a group of like-minded people to achieve your horsemanship and lifemanship goals.
Workshops & Resources
Our signature workshop is Build a Better Horse: One topic, once per month for 2 hours of intensive horsemanship. We have also included our workbooks, and checklists that keep you and your horse moving forward.
About Scott
Since 1982, Scott has worked across the horse industry. For 25+ years he managed Butte Creek Scout Ranch (BSA), a working ranch offering western trail rides and extended pack trips for Scouts and families.
He believes in experiential learning—horses build character—and that good horsemanship leads to good “humanmanship.” Scott is a CHA-certified clinician (Western, English, Pack & Trail, EFM), CHA site certifier, and a Certified Equine Specialist (EAGALA).
Since the early 2000s he’s served on equine-assisted psychotherapy teams, helping troubled youth and recovering adults.
“Recognize the smallest change. Reward the slightest try.”
Why Ride With Scott
Foundation. Scott believes in a rock-solid foundation for growth. The stronger the foundation, the bigger the structure that's built on top can be.
Lifemanship. If you want a better horse, you need to become a better you. The most important part of your relationship with your horse is your own personal growth.
Education. Motivation. Inspiration. Validation. All of these structures are important for your ongoing horsemanship and lifemanship trajectory.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"The horsemanship skills that I learned from him have fulfilled me in ways that go beyond horsemanship."
Scott DePaolo has been my coach, mentor, and friend for over 15 years. The horsemanship skills that I learned from him have fulfilled me in ways that go beyond horsemanship. I just want to say thank you to Scott for having the same patience and perseverance with me as he did with his horses.
- Matt Herman (A.K.A. Hermy)
"I would have never imagined I would be as advanced with horses, cows and people as I am in just a few years."
Scott genuinely cares about your progression. I never imagined I would be as advanced with horses, cows and people as I am in just a few years. Scott really put me ahead of the learning curve.
- Andrew Chesney
"When I'm around Scott, I want to watch him, with a keen eye, listen and learn, from a great individual and horseman..."
Scott is a soft spoken man. When he speaks, when he's working a horse, his passion, knowledge and talent shines... he's a giver, he shares, he cares. When I'm around Scott, I want to watch him, with a keen eye, listen and learn, from a great individual and horseman .
- Glenn Aust
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Learn horsemanship and "lifemanship" with Scott...
Horsemanship that blends groundwork, biomechanics, and mindset so you and your horse move together with confidence.