Professional Profile

Eager to teach riding skills to students using a unique combination of educational experience coupled with over 30 years’ equestrian industry background in equestrian center management.  This includes organizing horse shows, riding clinics and camps.

· Holds a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education and has completed courses towards a Masters Degree.

· Experienced in teaching Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country Jumping.

· 15 years experience as the head trainer for highly competitive dressage, show jumping and cross country eventing students.

· Successful record training students to qualify and attend International, National, Regional and Local Competitions.  Including the 2003 North American Young Riders Championships in Canada & the US Area IV 2004 Regional Champions in Prix St Georges Level and Intermediare Level.

· Member of the US Equestrian Federation, US Dressage Federation, US Eventing Association and other Midwestern Equestrian Organizations.

· Served as Director of Briar Fox Farm Lesson Program since 1980.

· Teaches Dressage Clinics and lectures in the United States and Europe.

· Actively involved in equestrian industry affairs at the local, regional & national level.  Attends equestrian education seminars & clinics to continue education.

· Proven athletic administration skills in helping students to manage their budgets, show scheduling, travel plans & competition goals.

· Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating a lifelong love for and knowledge of horses and horsemanship.

Education, Certifications and Leadership Positions

M.S. Classes Education

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

Bachelor of Science Education

Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

USDF V. Hopkins Natl. Seminar for Dressage Instructors

Tristen Oaks, Union Lake, MI.

USDF Instructor Certification Program

Lincoln, NE.

District Commissioner for Meadowlark Pony Club

1979 to 1990, Wichita, KS.

Chairman of Camps Committee for United States Pony Clubs

1982-1985,   USA

USDF L Program for Dressage Judges Graduate with Distinction 

August 2006, USA 

USEF Dressage Judges Training Program 'r'
January 2007, USA

Honors and Awards
United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medalist Rider

United States Dressage Federation Silver Medalist Rider

 

Key Qualifications

Plans individualized instruction for students from basics to advanced skills.

Uses wide variety of teaching aids & motivational strategies in lessons.

Capably manages individual learning speeds while insuring skill achievement.

Incorporates safety and horse management instruction into all lessons.

Develops individual goal achievement plans.

Consults and then implements Individual Competition Goals & Calendars.

Accustomed to developing a strong rapport with students.

Trained own horse to FEI Levels & currently rides at the Grand Prix Level.

 

Recent Professional Publications and Lecture Tours

Designer & Webmaster: www.thehorsefarm.com  2003

Author, Lunging Program to Develop Muscles in the Equine Athlete. 2005

Lecture & Demo in Geneve, Switzerland: Lunging the Equine Athlete. 2005
Lecture, The New National Tests-How They Effect Your Scores, Ponca, OK. 2007

 

 

 

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