Cathy Hanson has been training and showing horses for over 25 years. Cathy holds a B.H.S.A.I. from the British Horse Society, which she obtained at the age of 17. Her horse training philosophy is deeply rooted in traditional horsemanship. Cathy believes though all horses are similar, no two are exactly alike, that is why each horse at Hanson Quarter Horses receives a specially designed program to ensure the best possible results. In addition to the training operation, Cathy is a past president of The Pacific Quarter Horse Association (P.C.Q.H.A.), currently the P.C.Q.H.A. Youth Advisor, A member of the A.Q.H.A. Youth Committee, A.Q.H.A. Professional Horseman's Association, President of the Southern California Quarter Horse Exhibitors Association and an Instructor at The Equine Studies Institute. Cathy's passion for the horse carries over into her teachings. Co-Author of the book Natural Western Riding, she clearly demonstrates there is no secret to success, but that dedication and hard work are two of her major beliefs. In 2007 Cathy recieved the A.Q.H.A.'s Most Valuable Professional Award, her extensive contributions to the horse industry did not go unnoticed. Please feel free to contact Cathy directly to set up a lesson, a clinic,  to inquire about putting your horse in training, or to judge an open horse show.

Cherie Vonada has been with Hanson Quarter Horses for over 16 years. Cherie also believes in the traditional values of horsemanship. Through the years she has, along with Cathy, coached riders and ridden horses to numerous top ten state and national titles. Cherie believes the fundamentals of riding success is directly related to mastering the basics.  As a member of the A.Q.H.A. Professional Horseman's Association, Director of the Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, Vice President of the Southern California Quarter Horse Exhibitors Association, the West Coast Representitive for Perfect Products LLC, and an Instructor at the Equine Studies Institute Cherie is definately making a positive impact on the horse industry. Please feel free to contact Cherie about lessons, clinics, judging an open show or about the line of Perfect Products.

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