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Alberto Sierra, Trainer
Master trainer Alberto Sierra is a third generation Colombian horseman. He follows a long tradition of renowned Paso Fino trainers, including his father and grandfather.
 Alberto has trained, shown and won with some of the most famous horses in the world.
He has the distinct honor of training two horses to the elite level of “Champion of Champions” (Fuera con Curso) in the same given year, an unsurpassed record to this day.
He is the only trainer to have achieved this milestone. In addition, Mr. Sierra has won at the World Cup, US Nationals, Colombian Nationals and at top Venezuelan shows.
The Sierra Method follows a time tested training strategy passed down through generations. His unique training method employs exacting obedience and a gentle approach that builds trust between horse and rider. Throughout the years, this method and thoughtful approach has provided horses with a solid, long lasting foundation and horses that are a joy to ride and to own. It is this purposeful, step by step method, he teaches to others at clinics and continues to do so throughout the United States and other countries.
Sierra trained horses are shipped to new owners worldwide and to faraway places such as England, Canada, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Venezuela. Additionally, many Sierra trained horses and their owners reside in the United States.
 Mr. Sierra lives with his wife, Diana and their two children at Westwind Ranch Paso Fino Horses where is available to train your horse, to provide instruction and continues his passion and commitment to the Paso Fino horse and their owners.
Contact us today to discuss your needs or interests.
Cindy Oswald, Owner/Manager
Throughout the years, my desire to own the "ideal" horse went through many transitions before "discovering" the Paso Fino. It has been a long journey and the search has ended and yet, begins one of the most rewarding experiences in my 35 year career in the horse business.
 The journey grew, changed and evolved. It began from a childhood dream and a horse-crazy little girl in Connecticut who cleaned stables and pushed a wheelbarrow through deep snow to "earn" an hour on a horse at a public stable. In 1968 I moved to California with my family, where I competed with jumpers before moving to Idaho in 1975 and finally, opened my own boarding and training facility.
I have successfully competed in dressage and three-day eventing for eight years, rode Quarter Horses and Paints in Western and English events and later bred, raised and trained cutting and reining horses. I was invited to instruct clinics, judge horse shows and served as a sales consultant.
My students successfully competed in the American Junior Quarter Horse World Finals, as well as in local shows in western pleasure, hunt seat, jumping, trail, three-day eventing and reining.
After more than eighteen years in this location, the "city" moved in on us and desiring more space, we moved to our current location in Athol, Idaho.
The first time I rode a Paso Fino, I was hooked for life. It was the horse of my dreams, and yet, more than my dreams. The experience of feeling their power and the speed and rhythm of their feet left me speechless!
The Paso Fino has a proud, courageous way of going, a strong desire to please and incredible stamina. They are a beautiful breed and make you feel beautiful. They are intelligent, athletic, exciting and most of all, comfortable! I can ride all day and not be hurting later!
There is not a day goes by that I do not feel awed. Each time I ride, I re-discover the magic they create.
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