Riding Lessons
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Equine
Country
Our staff members can assist you in learning all the basics of safe horseback riding, or you can learn from one of our instructors.
(not all of our instructors are shown)
Hunter/Jumper Instructor
Troy Anna Smith
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Troy Anna Smith
EDUCATION:Penn
State University, University Park - May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology
EXPERIENCE:
Hunter/Jumper Instructor -May 2009 to
Present
Equine Country
USA, Jacksonville, NC
-Coach to clients
ranging from beginner to competitive advanced
-Focus on
development of lateral skills, as well as show jumping improvement
-Trainer
of private-owned horses for re-sale, project, or future competition
Riding Assistant
- June 2008 to January 2009
Sid Patterson
Stables, Purceville, VA
-Responsible
for training and care of selected horses for potential sale
-Prepared young
horses to begin show jumping career
-Responsible for
the safety and cleanliness on property
Riding Assistant
- May 2007 to September 2007
Duncraven Stables,
Titusville, NJ
-Assistant
equestrian to professional/head trainer Nancy Wallis
-Prepared horses
for professional level competition, travel, and sale
-Selected as stable
competitor representative
-Groom to all
clients and trainer during home & travel competition
COMPETITION:
Show Jumping, Equitation, & Hunter Divisions
-Schooling Jumpers
-Child/Adult &
Marshall & Sterling
-Jr./Amateur Owners
-Medal/McClay
-Level 3/4 Hunters
-Competed in AA
circuit including Devon, Garden State, Middlesex, Blue Rock, etc.
ACTIVITIES:
-Active trainer of
young & green prospect horses for re-sale
-Penn State
Equestrian Team, 2005 Open Rider
-Equestrian
Competitor for East Coast A circuit
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Western Pleasure
Katie Chambers
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Katie Chambers has been riding, training and showing horses since she was
7 years old. With over 15 years experience she has shown the APHA and
AQHA breed cicuits as well as many open show circuits. She is
experienced in both Western and English Disciplines. Her skills and
knowledge involve a wide range of categories in the horse industry
including Horsemanship, Equitation, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under
Saddle, Showmanship, Driving and Gymkhana. She has multiple state and
nationwide titles in many associations. As well as showing, Katie has
had a number of years instructing and encouraging riders to become
better horsemen and women; and teaching a wide range of ages and skill
levels from beginners to advanced. Starting out and progressing in this industry, Katie has worked for and ridden under many talented members of the "horse world." Many years of cleaning stalls and grooming horses gives her a strong work ethic. She rode under Patty McCartin of Patty McCartin Show Horses in Willard, OH for most of her youth years. Also involved in breeding, Katie was assistant to the barn manager of DeGraff Stables in Port Clinton, OH where they stood some very well known AQHA and APHA stallions; including, Indian Artifacts, One Hot Crymson, and HBF Iron Man. Along the way, she has also worked for a private equine rescue and many local barns in Ohio. |
She also rode on the Varsity Western Equestrian Team at Findlay
University. September 2007 to November 2008 she was assistant trainer at
Turning Point Equine Center in Roachdale, IN. This facility trained many
different breeds from Arabians to Warmblood sport horses.
Some highlights in her horse career include: |
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For further information:
Telephone: (910) 347-4511
Email:
Equine Country
