She has worked with many celebrities over the years, including Emilio Estevez, William Shatner, R&B artist Jay Z, Elizabeth Rohm, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Beal, to name only a few. She has also been interviewed by KTLA News, E! Television, Vogue Magazine and LA Style as one of the top trainers in Los Angeles. As well as an honorable mention by Jenna Elfman on the Jay Leno Show,  after her unforgettable birthday ride.

Born and raised in the rural areas of  San Diego, California, she has had a great love and respect for horses from a very early age. She has been riding since the age of  8 and has earned many awards and titles over her lifetime on the english and western show circuits and in professional barrel racing.  She is the current ETI Nationals Over-All Western High Point Champion in 2006, after winning 3 divisions and placing 2nd in two other divisions on her horse Bam Bam I Am. She has the experience and ability to teach a wide spectrum of disciplines including;  Jumping, Hunter Under Saddle, Cross Rail Hunters, Western Pleasure, Trail Course, Showmanship, and Practical Horsemanship.

Her long time mentor and trainer was Wes Whitlock, best known for his World Champion Appaloosa Stallion "Scenic Frosted Jet". “ Wes was an incredible horseman who taught me a great deal about riding a horse from your seat and not relying on your reins to control a horses movement. It was a resistance free way of training and I watched him fix a lot of problem horses, simply by allowing them to relax and follow his movement on their backs. It became their idea rather then being forced into it and they became willing participants in the dance he was orchestrating. He used to explain to me that if he tied a single hair of the horses tail to the bit I should be able to stop and turn with out breaking the tail hair. Even though he passed away a few years ago, I am still using his methods of training today.”

In 2003 the difficult decision was made to close the horse rental portion of the business, known as Adventures on Horseback.

“Times have changed. People  voluntarily choose to engage in  inherently dangerous activities and unfairly blame proprietors if they fall victim to those choices.  Insurance companies find it's cheaper to settle then pay attorneys fees and the result is higher premiums. I fear that we may place many  recreational business in great jeopardy if we don’t find ways to protect them against frivolous law suits and coverage discrimination.”

She continues to provide equestrian services to local clients and youth organizations.  And her riding lesson and camp program is thriving. These days she is much more involved with hand selecting and training horses for show and resale.

She is involved with the local community and has donated her time and services to many worthy causes.

She has an excellent reputation for matching just the right horse to the right person or family for a variety of disciplines. She also spends time helping first time horse owners get the proper equipment, riding attire and training that they will need to have a successful connection with their horses.

Angie is currently  training under Multiple World APHA and PtHa Champions Tim & Karen Wildes of Lakeside, California. Tim Wildes also trained under Wes Whitlock and has similar training methods. He is also able to share with her the latest trends and what the judges are looking for today.

My philosophy is simple: “You have to love what you are doing, pay attention to detail and make sure the end result is something you can be proud of. I believe I am helping others get in touch with nature and themselves by sharing my love of these great animals. Horses are mother earth’s ambassadors of natural beauty and freedom.” “ It is our duty to make sure they are not excluded from future development and protect them from abuses.”
Angela LoCascio