SERVICES
LESSONS | TRAINING | JUDGING | CONSULTING | VIRTUAL SHOWS Due to my broad background of knowledge and experiences within the equestrian community I offer a variety of services. I have listed a few of my credentials and experiences that have helped me evolve my philosophy and methods in developing horse and rider. I love all styles of riding, so do not hesitate to contact me if you do not ride “dressage”. I have personally focused my training in dressage, however I am available to teach a variety of disciplines, such as english, western, jumping and last but not least dressage. OTHER SERVICES -Approved WPDA and TREA Sanctioned Dressage Shows judge. -Coaching, training, clinics & showing of horses. -Assisting in pre-purchase viewing & showing. -Designing & developing exercise programs enhancing rider & horse performances. -Showing, braiding, grooming & many other general equine needs. -Promotional fliers, advertisements, photos, or processing digital videos. -Choreography of pas de deux & free-style dressage tests. -Founder of My Virtual Equestrian Shows. Virtual Dressage Shows for equestrians. Learn more at www.myvirtualequestrian.net contact me to inquire about other services. |
EXPERIENCE
Awards/Scholarships 2009 - WPDA Third Level Performance Award 2009 - ACAAP Certificate of Achievement in Dressage 2009 - ACAAP High Point Dressage Award at 3rd and 4th Level, All-Breed Activities Program 2009 - ACAAP Year-End Top Ten Finalist in Dressage 2009 - Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association (WPDA) Service Scholarship 2008 - ACAAP Year-End Top Ten Finalist in Dressage 2007 - WPDA Service Scholarship 2007 - WPDA Open First Level Champion, average score 65.0% 2006 - WPDA Service Scholarship 2006 - WPDA Open First Level Champion, average score 64.7% 2000 - Paul M. Rutland Award for Leadership and Outstanding Service to OSU Horse Center 1999 - Certificate of Award for Outstanding Service to OSU Horse Center 1998 - Outstanding achievement in Equestrian Coaching at OSU Horse Center Previous Teaching Experiences 2014 - Freestyle/Drill Clinic at SydMor Stables, Sept 27 2012 - Test And Train Show Rehearsal Clinic, June 30 2001 – Current - Equestrian Eden Owner, trainer and Instructor 2004 (6 months) - Robert O. Mayer Riding Academy Instructor, PA. 2000 - Coordinator and Instructor of Novice Adult Riding Camp at OSU, OR. 1999-2000 - Coordinator of Summer Children's Riding Camp at OSU, OR. Clubs and organizations 2017 - current - TREA Founding member and volunteer 2006 – Current - United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) & United States Dressage Foundation (USDF) member. 2004 – 2018 - WPDA and United States Dressage Federation (USDF) member 2007 – 2011 - Appaloosa Horse Club member and Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association 2001- 2002 - Sensorimotor Journal Club at Neurological Sciences Institute, OHSU 1997-2001 - Lettered and Barred in Dressage at OSU 1998-1999 - President of OSU Dressage Team 1997-1998 - Vice President of OSU Equestrian Club Accreditations & Certifications 2003 - Certified Pet First Aid and CPR 1998 - Accredited OSU Riding Instructor for dressage, western, and jumping. Volunteering 2017 - current - TREA VP and Virtual show chair 2016 - 2018 - WPDA Western Dressage Liaison 2010 - 2011 - WPDA Adult Team Chair 2005 – 2011 - WPDA Webmaster (www.wpdadressage.org), Director and Newsletter Editor 2006 - WPDA Summer Dressage Classic Secretary, USDF/USEF recognized 2003 - Oregon Episcopal School Regional Science Expo Judge 2003 - OHSU Brain Awareness Week at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry |