Meet Dennis Auslam,
the man behind the horse.

For over 30 years, Dennis has passionately trained all breeds of horses and riders to make both the best they can be. His ultimate goal is training good horses and teaching safe and common sense riding skills to horse owners. Dennis has trained every type of horse, from trail horses to green colts to world-class stallions. His training program is not only thorough, but effective. He communicates with the horse simply — in a sound and consistent manner — wherein the horse responds, performs, and achieves results. Dennis is a career trainer whose honestly and passion extends to each and every horse he trains and touches. His ultimate goal is to work with the horse and rider to make them both the best they can be. Dennis has traveled in the U.S. performing at every type of equine event and exposition. He is an expert who can present fundamental clinics covering practically every training topic essential in today’s robust world of equine interests and categories.

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Dennis Auslam
Owner - Trainer - Clinician
Dennis Auslam has been involved in the horse industry on a professional level for the past 35 years. He was born and raised in Idaho and moved to his current home at Redwood Stables in Morton, MN in 2004 with his wife Michelle and daughter Emma. His resume includes professional rodeo, campaigning horses in various breed shows, working with handicapped riding programs, coaching college level rodeo teams, and professional training across all breeds and disciplines. His passion is developing the proper relationship between the horse and the human. He enjoys teaching people and helping them with their horses. Dennis believes that good teachers are not born, but they are made. His experiences over his lifetime have helped shape him into the teacher he is today. However, he believes that horses and humans are never “finished” because the learning process never ends. He is a firm believer that there are no quick answers when it comes to training horses. The horse and human relationship is hard work and is developed over time. “Horses have taught me more than any human ever has or ever will. “

Our Staff

Dennis Auslam
Dennis Auslam
Owner - Trainer - Clinician
Michelle Auslam
Michelle Auslam
Owner - Trainer
Emma Auslam
Emma Auslam
Junior Trainer
Addie Rose O’Neil
Addie Rose O’Neil
Trainer - Clinician
Marie Kuehn
Marie Kuehn
Trainer - Clinician
Brett Baumgardt
Brett Baumgardt
Trainer - Clinician
Jake Kodet
Jake Kodet
Junior Trainer
Sylvia Rockvam
Sylvia Rockvam
Ranch Operations

Wow! That was amazing! Excellent trainers for horse and human. Very well worth every penny. I want to go to it again! Every horse owner needs this!”

Irene L.

The patient, expert, supportive and empowering training for both horse and rider from Dennis Auslam and his staff, is worth every dollar and every hour spent under their tutelage. You will not be disappointed in attending one of their clinics."

Katie D.

Working with Dennis, his knowledgeable staff and his ever changing obstacles, helps our unit to prepare our newer riders and horses for Mounted Police work in an urban environment.  Even experienced riders and horses improve their abilities, confidence and trust and learn something new each time they attend a clinic. "

Chris Humphrey, Minneapolis Mounted Police

Dennis Auslam’s Bridle Up Confidence Clinic is an incredibly rewarding experience for both horse & rider! Dennis and his dedicated team are all very supportive, courteous, and knowledgeable. You will gain a higher level of confidence in yourself to better connect with your horse.”

Chris M.

Have attended several two day clinics in the past several years. My horse went from having little self-confidence to completing the most challenging of obstacles. I learned to not react but to lead my horse. At the end of the clinics we performed as a team, horse and rider.”

Sandy B.

Dennis Auslum's clinics, wisdom and experience have benefited our unit greatly by improving rider and horse confidence as well as improving safe horsemanship practices."

Chris Humphrey, Minneapolis Mounted Police

Spent the day with Dennis working with my two year old . He is so patient and rewarding with the horses, firm when he needs to be but very fair. I learned so much and my horse and I gained so much confidence. I would recommend this to everyone, it is so worth it."

Nancy D.

Dennis Auslam’s clinics have not only given me more confidence and made me a better rider, they have also helped my horse become more confident and respectful."

Chris Pounder, Zuhrah Shrine Mounted Patrol - Maple Plain, MN

Wow! This was the best decision I ever made for me and my horse (3 yr old gelding)! I plan on going back multiple times. Thank you Dennis and your team for all your help support."

Kay K.

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