Former college professor and freelance tutor with exceptional teaching ability and rapport with students from diverse walks of life.

Lifelong horsewoman and horse lover. Very experienced - see above. horses.

Responsible, passionate, and dedicated.

Patient, calm, and confident manner.

Exercising horses; grooming; training green horses; giving lessons; trail guide.

Started English riding lessons at the age of 5 at Suburban Essex Riding Club in West Orange, NJ. Progressively studied huntseat, equitation on the flat, dressage, eventing, and cross country and show jumping for 12 years. Worked as an exerise rider and groom to supplement lessons and later worked as a catch rider on the NJ show circuit competing in hunter/jumper events. Rode numerous boarders' horses and specialized in problem school horses. Owned a Welsh pony for 3 years and trained him to jump and compete in shows. Also studied dressage and jumping at the former Meadowbrook Farms in Stroudsburg, PA. Owned 2 other horses including an off-the-track 3 year old Thoroughbred that I trained in equitation and trail riding as well as starting over fences. Worked at the former Pine Dell Farms in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as an assistant trainer and stable manager for Thoroughbred foals.

Training green or frightened horses using Natural Horsemanship skills. Being aware of the horses' instincts and and projecting calm energy and confidence, I am able to turn a spirited horse into a strong, gentle, and poised mover.

Highly experienced rider and instructor with expertise in equitation, show jumping and dressage, as well as in Western pleasure riding. Enthusiastic and passionate teacher/guide.

Accomplished in all aspects of stable management and horse care.

Equitation Hunt seat (on the flat and over fences) Show jumping Dressage Trail riding (Western or English hack) Working knowledge of Equine assisted psychotherapy

Competed in numerous shows in the NH, NJ, and PA show circuits including Hunt Seat equitation on the flat and over fences, Dressage Introductory to Novice, and Open Jumping Levels 0-5.