M Y * R E S U M E

I have been riding for over 17 years and was introduced to dressage from the beginning. I have a strong background in old school, classical training methods, theories and philosophies. I am an advocate of letting the horse teach the student and acting as a mediator so the student can develop the skills to be self sufficient. I also have experience in natural horsemanship methods which I blend into my dressage experience.

1999-Current
Instructor/Trainer, Self Employed
Dressage, balanced seat and horsemanship lessons to my own, private students who are horse owners. Ages 13-60, located in Montgomery, Howard, and Carroll County, Maryland. Then recently moved to West Virginia developing new client base in Western Maryland and West Virginia. From beginners to First Level students. Including trailering and coaching to local dressage shows. I have trained various horses from green broke to re-schooling projects. Including my horse DArtagnan, who is an off track Thoroughbred that I currently show at Second Level and have completely trained myself.

2007-current
Instructor, TRRC Therapeutic Riding and Recreational Center, Glenwood, MD
NARHA Certified, teaching riders with disabilities ages 5 through 65. Private, semi-private, groups of 3 to 8. Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, multiple sclerosis, stroke, autism, birth defects, a vast variety of wonderful people to help enjoy horses and riding. Most rewarding job ever!

July 2008
Head Coach for Summer Special Olympics of Maryland, Howard County Team
Coached 16 students at a one day, all day horse show involving dressage, equitation and pleasure, and trail classes.

2006-current
Instructor, Sandstone Farm, Smithsburg, MD
Instructor of dressage, basic jumping* and pleasure trail riding. Beginner to intermediate semi private and privates. Ages 8 through 65.

2005-2006
Instructor, Whitings Neck Equestrian Center, Martinsburg, WV
Instructor of dressage, basic jumping* and pleasure trail riding. Beginner to intermediate semi private and privates. Ages 8 through 65. Also assisted with in house shows and activities like summer camp.

2001-2005
Instructor, Woodland Horse Center, Montgomery Co, MD
Instructor of dressage, basic jumping* and pleasure trail riding. Beginner to intermediate group lessons with 4 to 8 students each, semi private and privates. Ages 8-18 children, and ages 19-65 adults. Also assisted with in house shows, activities like summer camp, games night, annual socials/parties and odds and ends.

*Although I specialize in dressage, I do teach jumping basics, which include a balanced half seat and the balance and relaxation of the horse through a course.

Equestrian related employment
2004-2005
Retail Sales, The Grey Pony Tack Shop, Montgomery Co, MD
English riding apparel, retail sales person.

2002-2004
Retail Sales, Woodland Tack Shop, Montgomery Co, MD
English riding apparel retail sales, inventory ordering, helped set up new software program by adding entire inventory, teaching staff new software. Co-managed store.