David C Holroyd, aka David Capello: Difference between revisions

During his relatively short time working with dolphins, David's mind-training technique changed the way many viewed dolphins and whales. His extraordinary ability to create a ''connection'' with his beloved Atlanteans eventually earned him the handle 'the psychic trainer'. But his God-given gifts inevitably brought him into open conflict with those who controlled the captive cetacean industry - a clash that exacted a heavy toll.

Though exceptionally talented, David became a troubled young man; a man who, in later years, chose to hide himself away rather than face his demons ... until he re-emerged to write ''The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy'' book series. David's fascinating story is a warts-and-all exposé that will haunt the reader for all time ... A story that ''had'' to be told.

[[File:The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy Book Series.jpg|alt=The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy books against a background of blue waves.|thumb|320x320px|The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy Book Series.]]

David was only 17 years old when Entam Leisure (a subsidiary of Trusthouse Forte) employed him as a dolphin presenter. His natural talent and uncanny understanding of cetaceans quickly elevated him to the position of trainer, and he took charge of his own dolphinarium at Knowsley Safari Park within a few short months. Amongst his achievements are:

·    Trained infant Baby and blind Scouse to become one of the UK’s top dolphin teams.

·    Offered the training of Europe’s only orca of that time, Ramu III, by Gary Smart of Windsor Safari Park.

[[File:Duchess and Herb'e's Double-Back Somersault.jpg|alt=Duchess and Herb'e performing their double-back somersault.|thumb|Duchess and Herb'e's Double-Back Somersault.]]

Recognised as one of Europe's top trainers, David abruptly left the captive cetacean industry following the death of his beloved Herb'e.  Vowing never to return, he moved back to his roots working with his father, Ron Holroyd, as a signwriter and illustrator.

David's story is currently part of a museum exhibition, ''Faces of South Elmsall'' by Jonathan Straight.

David is now committed to educating the public about the horrors of the captive cetacean industry. He has also coined the term 'Atlanteans' to describe cetaceans, whom he believes should be re-classified globally as non-human persons - the people of the sea.

* [[The_Perfect_Pair_Dolphin_Trilogy_-_book]]