Horse Training

Hi! I'm Diana Tomes, owner and trainer here at Big Lake Farm. I'm a TIP trainer for the Mustang Heritage Foundation and I compete in the North American Western Dressage Association in ranch, trail, dressage, and groundwork classes.

My roots are in natural horsemanship, and I ride primarily western, however I work with horses and humans of all ages, backgrounds, and disciplines. I really enjoy colt starting and problem solving, and I love working with mustangs especially, but I think my strong suits are finding and fixing weaknesses in a horse's foundation, and helping horses and riders understand each other.

I've been a student of the horse since I was a child, and feel a deep gratitude for the profound effect horses have had on my life. Horses have seen me through changes, heartaches, traumas, addiction, failure, growth, and success. I've learned so much in my horsemanship journey that has transferred into the non-horsey areas of my life and made me the woman I am today. I feel it's my responsibility to give back to horses as best I can. I do that by constantly seeking to elevate my own horsemanship, constantly educating myself about how we can do better for them, how we can meet their physical and mental needs, and how we can work with them in a peaceful and compassionate way.