A PERFECT HORSE, LLC
LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA

Joe's customers refer to him as "El Brujo" (The Witch), because of his almost supernatural ability to fix problems that horses have had for years. "Any horse with any problem can be worked with effectively in a gentle way," says Joe. "What I've learned in my experience is the concept of gentle persuasion, where the key is not to break the horse's spirit, but rather to become part of it. My goal in working with my clients is to take my ability to understand and communicate with the horses and show the owner how to do the same. Helping the owner and the horse to understand each other and to subsequently see the deepening of their relationship is my greatest joy." Joe Mangravito - A Perfect Horse Ranch - aperfecthorse.com Joe Mangravito is a horse trainer certified in the John Lyons method of Gentle Persuasion. He “fixes” horses. Recently, Joe received a call from a woman asking for help with her horse that had six trainers within a year. The last had her ankle shattered and they advised her “to get rid of the horse.” Joe changed the horses life in one lesson. He plans to bring that knowledge and experience to the Gypsy Vanner World. Joe has an almost supernatural ability to fix problems that horses have had for years. He has helped many horse owners that have been told their horse could not be trained. Joe has worked all over the world with a variety of breeds but he has found that Gypsy Vanner horses respond even greater to gentle handling, including the stallions that he has trained and started. In regards to his training philosophy, Joe says, “Any horse with any problem can be worked with effectively in a gentle way...the key is not to break the horse’s spirit, but rather to become part of it. My goal is to take my ability to understand and communicate with the horses and show the owner how to do the same. Helping the owner and the horse to understand each other and to subsequently see the deepening of their relationship brings me great joy.” Although the rehabilitation team left the organization in November 2012, Joe continues to meet with its members at his home, A Perfect Horse Ranch, on a monthly basis. Joe teaches the team to work with troubled horses and to understand the principles of the John Lyon’s method of Gentle Persuasion. The members use these skills in various non-profit programs and with other horses to continue spreading these gentle techniques and to become a positive influence for other horse owners. Joe offers free clinics at his home, A Perfect Horse Ranch, in [Loxahatchee], Florida. Joe trains horses in a variety of disciplines. He offers a certification program for horse trainers and private lessons to help horse owners learn to work with their horses in a gentle, effective and satisfying manner. Joe often offers free clinics the day before feathered horse shows to help share this gentle training and to teach people that harsh methods are not necessary with these, or any, horses. Brittany Beaupied discovered the horse world when she was 5 years old. She immediately took to the activity, but fell in love with the animals even more. She leased horses to ride and show in dressage for many years before she got her own horse. Her first horse, named Z, was an off-the-track thoroughbred who started having issues that were becoming dangerous. Brittany was referred to contact Joe Mangravito from A Perfect Horse Ranch and despite having her reservations in the beginning, she quickly became impressed by his knowledge and gentle techniques as he “fixed” Z’s issues in just one lesson. Brittany decided she had to learn this technique of gentle persuasion. Brittany was recommended by one of the top trainers to do the apprentice program with Joe to become a certified trainer. After a few lessons, Joe said he could see the desire she had to learn this training and the love she had for horses. Brittany is currently a certified trainer in the John Lyons Method of Conditioned Response Training and a Partner at A Perfect Horse Ranch where she trains horses and zebras. Brittany can ride and show in most disciplines and can train any horse or zebra, regardless of any issues or difficulties. Brittany is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the horse - and zebra - world! We are . We are certified in the John Lyons Method of Conditioned Response Horse Training. We will train your horse, your zebra, and you! By applying the theory and practice of gentle persuasion horsemanship you can learn to recognize, handle and change unwanted behavior so you can feel and be safe on and/or around your horse or zebra in any situation. You can learn to prepare for pleasure or performance in any riding style and at all levels.