BC Bridlehorse Heritage Association

Marty Gardner - For over 30 years, Marty Gardner has been a dedicated student of the horse, learning from some of the world’s finest horsemen and horsewomen. His relentless pursuit of horsemanship has given him a deep and diverse understanding of the horse, with special focus on Vaquero and Doma Vaquero Style Horsemanship, Classical Dressage, Cattle Handling and Ranch Roping. A cowboy at heart, Marty spent his early years horseback, making a living cowboying on some of the largest feedlots and community pastures across southern Alberta. It was during this time, he also earned multiple Canadian Ranch Roping Championships and high-point awards. It was in those years that fellow cowboys began turning to Marty for help with their horses. The willingness, partnership, and connection he developed with his mounts stood out, and from that foundation grew his lifelong passion for teaching horsemanship. In 2007, Marty and his partner Yvonne founded Flattop Horsemanship with a simple goal: to help anyone interested in horses build the connection they were seeking. Since then, Marty has worked with hundreds of horses and riders across Western Canada, offering lessons, clinics, and mentorship in a variety of disciplines. To learn more about Marty and Flattop Horsemanship we invite you to visit their website at: www.flattophorsemanship.com