About David Lichman

David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses.  He has performed in shows all across the continent with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music.  He is the creator of Liberty Outside the Round Pen, a Parelli Mastery Series release. In this 4-DVD set (also available as streaming video), David gives step-by-step instructions on building a connection that resists distractions, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas.

 During this time of restricted travel, David is offering Video-Coaching Group Workshops.  Come sit in the Gallery, watch, listen and post questions for two hours, as David advises and coaches several students on their individual video submissions. During the event he will share the student videos - stopping, starting and highlighting relevant sections while discussing with the student his thoughts and suggestions.  Live Q&A throughout.

David lives in California with his wife, two children, nine horses, three dogs, four cats and dozens of chickens, pigeons and canaries.  Visit his web site for information on educational materials, courses and long-distance video coaching.  David is a strong supporter of Equine Therapy for all humans, but especially for veterans returning from service.

David's 2024 Presentations

How To Begin Lateral Work - On The Ground And In The Saddle 
By simplifying the movements into “bend” and “line of direction", David demonstrates an easy way to get started with these sometimes challenging maneuvers:  Shoulder-In, Haunches-In & Half Pass.  Includes a discussion of using Haunches-In to set up a clean canter depart on the desired lead.

Stress-Free Injections & Blood Draws
One of the most important parts of training is to adequately prepare the horse for a vet visit. Help your horse through these challenging procedures by giving him a coping strategy that will keep everyone safe.

Where You Can Find David