John Saint Ryan

Drawing on Tom Dorrance's timeless wisdom, John Saint Ryan advocates for a shift in horsemanship—working with horses from the inside out. By prioritizing trust-building at every stage, John fosters a bond between horse and rider that is both ethical and deeply fulfilling. John actively sought out Tom Dorrance and soon became not just a student but a close friend. Together, they created several of Tom’s training videos. John also had the honor of narrating Tom's classic book, 'True Unity'. Today, John is an Equine Behavior Consultant and a Practitioner Member of the International Society for Equitation Science. He was also the USA National Champion in Doma Vaquera in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Based in Southern California, ...