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.
Learn Horsemanship With Scott DePaolo
Horsemanship
Clinics
We start on the ground and build up—clear steps you can ride tomorrow, with education, motivation, and validation.
Host A
Clinic
You bring the arena—I’ll bring the coaching; we handle sign-ups, waivers, and reminders so your riders have a great day.
Workshops & Resources
One topic, one month—short tune-ups, 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 first. Groundwork and clear body control before speed or stress.
Life‑manship included. Goals, habits, and mental management so progress sticks.
Education. Motivation. Validation. Learn the why, leave inspired, and know you’re on the right track.
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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Practical, safety‑first horsemanship that blends groundwork, biomechanics, and mindset—so you and your horse move together with confidence.