"Ray is like this still place where there is peace. He helps the horse and rider move from conflict to this place of harmony."

Jane Smiley. Pulitzer prize winner and author of "Horse Heaven"

"Ray Berta is a real-life Master Horseman. He works with horses on their own level, offering suggestions and letting them choose to follow. Ray brings riders into the horse's zone."

San Jose Mercury, San Jose, CA, 1998

"I was amazed at the results of the clinic. We go to clinics all the time and this was the first time we had so much success with our horses."

Rene Springer, Tornado Farms, Paso Robles, CA

"Ray Berta Horses is even more than they can explain in their advertising. There is a sense of trust and kindness-coupled with high expectation for the horse and rider that ends up tapping into the best of both."

Susan Baxter Macdonald

"Ray Berta has a way with horses. He has been called a horse psychiatrist, the Zen cowboy, and a magician. Ray works with the inside as well as the outside of the horse. The horses want to participate with him."

The Californian, Salinas, CA, May, 2000

"Ray helps you to understand your horse and clarify your communication skills. This is horsemanship at it's finest."

Jody Jones, Renaissance Ranch, Watsonville, CA

"Our cowboy miracle worker. Ray's effect on a horse seems magical."

Practical Horseman, April 2000

"Thanks to Ray, I've learned as much about myself and how I communicate with my horse as I've learned about my horse. I'm learning how to work with a willing partner rather than a trained animal."

Chris Harrold

"Ray has a special touch with horses. He works with understanding and kindness rather than force. Ray's voice is soothing to the ears" his tone is soft yet confident as he guides riders toward harmony with their horses."

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, CA, April 2000

"Working with Ray, I have learned how to help a reactive horse become a responsive and trustworthy companion. Ray gives you direction and helps you find your way, always there to support you and your horse."

Patricia Hunt

"Ray has such a rare gift with horses. He practices what he preaches and he is gentle with both people and horses. It always amazes me what Ray can get done with a horse with so little effort."

Kim Berta