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CHRIS VINSON - Safety, Sanity & Success Co-Program Developer, Equine Behaviorist and Head Trainer at 3S-Ranch.

Chris is a fierce competitor and passionate trainer.  Her leadership, riding ability and understanding of horse psychology gives her confidence to address difficult horses – giving them what they need to become all that they can be.  She understands the difference between a horse that is scared and a horse that needs to be reprimanded.  Frank her current personal horse stands as an example of that. 

We all want to ride horses like Frank, who will do what they're told and go where they're asked.  Chris understands how to do this, while bringing her enthusiasm and passion to the process.  She believes in having fun and wants others to have fun too. 

Chris' talent with horses brings a fresh, honest approach to starting colts as well as rehabilitating emotionally and physically damaged horses. Her training teaches others to respect the horse for who he is. She discourages riders from allowing their human emotions and preconceived ideas to color how they view their horse.  This is actually abusive to the horse because it does not address the horses issues only the humans.  The result is a horse and rider team that can ultimately fail in their search for partnership.          Safety, Sanity and Success© understands what a horse needs and respects his horseness.

Chris has mastered the concept of horse and human interaction and willingly shares her skills with others. Chris’ honesty as a trainer and teacher adds clarity and support to her clients.   Ellen Waukon

ELLEN WAUKON - Safety, Sanity & Success Co-Program Developer, EGW-Consultant and Goal setting Coach, specializing in Adult Learning.

Ellen brings not only riding experience but more importantly years of coaching individuals, goal setting skills and planning that guide you to the level of riding you aspire to. Her no nonsense, supportive and honest style allows clients to learn their strengths and weaknesses in a constructive environment. Ellen's partnership with 3S-Ranch and Chris has given the ranch an advantage not many other facilities have. Not only are the horses challenged to become all they can be so are their owners/riders.  Chris Vinson

Chris and Ellen are unique in their approach to horse and rider education. Their combined styles, strengths and skills give their clients a thoughtful, goal oriented program resulting in success. Chris and Ellen are very serious about their riding, training and the 3S© program they encourage others to come to the ranch with the same attitude.