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2010- Present: Head Trainer & Instructor at Far Meadow Farm, Morris, CT.
2000- Present: Owner, Trainer & Instructor
of Dragonfly Farm, Sandisfield, MA.
Massachusetts licensed instructor #4510.
Fully insured.
2004: United States Eventing Association
certified instructor Level II, (through Preliminary CIC*).
1993: Graduated with Distinction From the
United States Dressage Federation "L" Judging program. 2009: Revisited
"L" program with plans to go on for USEF "r".
2011: USHJA (Untied States Hunter/Jumper
Association), Certified Trainer
First Aid and CPR Certified
1997-Present: Freelance instructor,
Trainer & Judge (USDF"L"). Several students have gone on to the
USCTA Young Riders, USDF Junior Young Riders Championships, United States Pony
Club through upper levels, as well as many adult riders beginner- FEI.
2005-2006: Consultant for the
reconstruction and development of barns & cross-country courses, for Town
Hill Farm in Lakeville, CT. Organizer of their USEA schooling and sanctioned
competitions
1997: Chelsea Equestrian Center New York,
NY. Responsible for the evaluation and purchasing of 34 horses of varied levels
and disciplines for Chelsea?s school horse program.
1988: Present- Shannon Equine Imports,
Importation and sales of Quality Irish Sport Horses. Partner Linda
Downes-Creegh Kilrush, County Clare Ireland
1983-1997: Owner,Instructor,Trainer &
Manager of Still River Farm, Winsted, CT 24-Horse
Dressage & Eventing facility, offering training, boarding and instruction.
Competed in Dressage through Prix St. Georges, schooled through Grand Prix.
Founded Mad River Pony Club. Joint D.C. Lakeville Pony Club.
1981-1983: Manager/Trainer of Mountain
Valley Ranch, Sharon, CT (division of Mountain Valley Equestrian Centre, South
Britain, CT). Responsible for the care, training and showing of young
Hunter/Jumper prospects. Managed the breeding and foaling of Thoroughbred and
Warmblood mares as well as handling and breaking of foals.
1979-1981: Operated lesson/training
facility in Ashley Falls, MA, specializing in Dressage & Eventing.
1973-1979: Member of the Whip & Willow
Pony Club, Great Barrington, MA. USPC "B", Competed through
Preliminary level in Eventing.
1968-1973: Student of Emerson Burr at the
Fairfield County Hunt Club, Fairfield, CT
Equitation divisions: Short Stirrup
through Mini Medal.
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