GoFundMe Account Generously Created by a Student

GoFundMe Account Generously Created by a Student

In honor of Mark Russell, who passed away suddenly on June 12th in a tragic accident doing what he loves most, we are asking your help for his wife Hela and his family with his medical and their farm business expenses. For over 40 years he has brought so much light to...
North American Western Dressage Association Benefit

North American Western Dressage Association Benefit

From The North American Western Dressage Association: I had a lovely visit with Mark Hela Russell this morning about the importance of the late Mark Russell’s work and our desire to help his legacy live on. The loss of this wonderful man is deeply felt by our...

The Loss of Mark Russell

It is with great sadness that we must accept the loss of this great man and teacher, Mark Russell. Mark was involved in a freak riding accident on June 12th 2016. He worked tirelessly to help his students and their horses work as partners and prepared each horse to be...
Thank you for a wonderful 2015

Thank you for a wonderful 2015

This was once again a busy year teaching for Mark as we were trying to make up for some more quiet time training horses at home that Mark took in 2014.  This year we were able to add Texas, Arkansas, and Illinois to Mark’s schedule, as well as two events: the...

DVD to be released August 11th, 2015

Lessons in Lightness: Building a Foundation In Hand has been completed and will begin to ship August 11th. Pre-orders with a discounted price of $39.95 will be accepted through August 9th after which the price will revert to the base price of $49.95. From the back...