About Angie


Hi my name is Angie Peters and I am the founder of Beginners To Winners. On this website you find my resume as an equine professional, as well as a blog on the main subject of horsemanship, which provides free tips, articles & resources on all subjects of horsemanship, ranging from, but not limited to; grooming, basic riding, advanced riding, finishing a horse, preparing a horse for sale or show & the basic principles on becoming a more effective horseman.

I am self-employed as a riding instructor and coach, specializing in Resistance Free® Riding Methods developed by Richard Shrake. I spend the majority of my time giving private lessons to women who aspire to be more confident and accomplished riders. The areas of focus are not limited to, increasing personal endurance while improving balance and enhancing the relationship with their equine partners.

I am 26 years old and I am fortunate to do what I love; help others become the riders they aspirer to become. I have a unique gift when it comes to teaching. I am able to effectively convey how-to proceed through a maneuver by describing each step, what you feel when preformed correctly and most importantly; the "whys & wherefores".

I started Beginners To Winners (originally “From Beginners To Winners”) in 2003 after leaving my job as an assistant trainer to a very prominent trainer and Quarter Horse Judge. I gained great experience and knowledge from Jim and Nena Edwards of Edwards Performance Horses but after six years of riding with Jim and four years of working for Jim, I was ready for new challenges and experiences.

In the summer of 2003 I enrolled in Richard Shrakes’ Resistance Free® Instructor & Trainer Program. My mother idolizes Richard’s simple and common sense training methods. Using Richards’ Methods my mother successfully coached me to win numerous local and state championships as well as being undefeated as a youth on the open show circuits of Northern California.

I am also an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman (since 2004) and have recently graduated as a Richard Shrake Resistance Free® Instructor & Trainer. I also offer my services as an open horse show judge and 4H Clinician. I have a varied background from the US Pony Club in classical riding & jumping as a youth, to assisting a cutting horse trainer with colt starting as a teenager. My diverse background gives me the skills to teach a variety of disciplines, while sharing my experiences with others.

I’ve taken a few years off for personal development and self-exploration, during which, I married my best friend and the love of my life Will. We recently started our family with our two-year-old bundle of giggles and wiggles named Hunter.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have guessed that becoming a mother would enhance my teaching ability. In the past, my clients have always been amazed and surprised by my ability to remain calm and collected when they need me the most. But becoming a mother to a busy little boy has taken my degree patience to an even higher level. I know that my little boy continues to make me a better person, a more precise teacher as an exceptional coach and I look forward to the challenges he and my clients bring me.

I am:

1. Passionate (I absolutely love what I do)
2. Enthusiastic (I want to learn more)
3. Focused (I have the right attitude)

I started Beginners To Winners with the aspirations to be a riding coach & instructor and not just another “horse trainer”. I know that my professionalism sets me apart from others in horse industry because, I am able easily obtainable by phone or e-mail; I am always there for my clients. I follow-up, after a session, I do check-in to see how you and your horse are progressing and what conclusions you have come to since our last session. I am approachable, even as an open horse show judge I love to help people who are struggling or just need a small pointer that can make their day a little brighter. I will give credit, where credit is due. I have had the opportunity to learn from some very talented horsemen and horsewomen in my short life. I have blended several methods into my own concise program. My program is designed to help riders become the equestrian they long to be, while giving my students the tools to develop a harmony & balance within themselves; which consequently improves the relationship with their own equine partner.

Apart from Beginners To Winners, I also run two other businesses:

Rock-N-Horse Ranch Equestrian Facility

Rock-N-Horse Ranch is our family ranch. For the last 13 years we have provided our facilities to clinicians such as Richard Shrake and Clinton Anderson,groups such as the local 4H & JR. Grange and various clubs & breeds for their own events and shows. I also hold all of my sessions at RHR.


RHR Miniature Australian Shepherds

I also raise and breed Mini Australian Shepherds. They’re temperaments are just like the full sized Aussies but they come in the convenient small lap dog size. We absolutely love our Aussies and focus on finding great homes for our dogs.

Check our puppies and our breeding program at www.RHRMiniAussie.com


Please, continue to explore my website to learn more about me and my Beginners To Winners Program.