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Deborah
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Deborah
has spent her entire life dedicated to Arabian horses and riding. She
has a deep care and concern for the well being of the horses as well as
an unending supply of energy to get it all done. Deborah's horses and
riders compete very successfully at all levels in the Arabian industry.
National and Reserve National Championships have been earned in Country
English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Show Hack, Saddle Seat Equitation,
Hunter Seat Equitation, Showmanship and Working Cow Horse. In addition
to her training operation, Deborah has volunteered for the breed
organization, the Arabian Horse Association for over 20 years.
She has served on the Arabian Horse Association Board of Directors representing Region 3 and she currently is the Vice-Chair of the National Equitation Committee. Deborah is very active in promotion of the Arabian horse in Northern California and Nevada. Seeing the best of what the breed has to offer each year brings another dimension to Deborah's credentials. Every year
Deborah
adjudicates shows in the Arabian world that keeps her on the cutting
edge of what it takes to win. She has had the honor of adjudicating the
United States National Championship Show three times, the Canadian National
Championship Show once and the prestigious Scottsdale Arabian Show
twice. Deborah’s riders note that to ride with her is a holistic
experience. She cares about the student’s grades, she is in tune
with
the motivational strategies to best prepare each rider for competition,
and she has a sincere desire to see each rider become the best they can
be.
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McKenna |
McKenna's has been riding horses since she was 5 years old and showing
horses since she was 12!
Her
passion for riding and training horses has developed through both being
in the saddle and on the ground for more than a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree
in Equine Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. During
college she has been an active member of the University Equestrian Team
competing and serving as a dedicated officer to the members.
McKenna
provides lessons and training for riders starting at the very beginning
of their experience with horses - up to advanced levels for children
and
adults alike. Her approach is to become a coach for her students
and to encourage them to grow in the relationship with horses at their
own safe and comfortable pace. McKenna uses complex techniques to
develop open communication and strength of relationship between horse
and rider. She has experience and expertise in the hunter/jumper
ring. Her show experience includes HITS Tahoe AA hunter/jumper
show, IHSA intercollegiate shows, Western States Wild Horse and Burro
Expo, Region 3 Arabian show, and numerous regional and local shows.
Growing
up in Northern Nevada (Incline Village), has offered her the ability to
experience the freedom and beauty of the west and the exposure to
excellent riding opportunities. Her experience with horse breeds
spans Arabians to Saddlebreds to Friesians to Mustangs fresh off the
Nevada rangelands. She is dedicated to the preservation of the
wild mustangs, volunteers to transport, train, and gentle these
adoptable
horses. With each new breed of horse and unique student, she
focuses on developing a specific and focused training program.
McKenna
is committed to ensuring that her students have an enjoyable and
fulfilling experience riding while achieving their individual training
goals.
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Jessica |
Jessica grew up with
horses and has had a passion for learning about the different
breeds and disciplines ever since she stepped foot in the arena.
From that moment she was captivated by the grace of these animals.
She began her pursuit of equine knowledge around age eight when
she began taking riding lessons from a local trainer to learn how to
ride her first horse, which was a two-year old green broke Appaloosa.
Not the ideal first horse for a novice rider, but Jessica was
determined to better her skills to be able to ride this marvelous
animal. This was the beginning of her journey to becoming a
better horsewoman. That same trainer owned a beautiful Quarter
Horse stallion at the time and agreed to let her clean stalls to pay
for the breeding fee for her to raise her own foal. Jessica
raised the money and broke this colt and later went on to successfully
compete with this horse in gymkhanas and barrel racing. She still owns
him and he is now retired and primarily a trail horse.
Her equine background also includes experience in many disciplines such
as western, hunter, hunter over fences, reining, roping, and barrel
racing. She currently barrel races at local events as well as
PRCA rodeos. She served as Miss Reno Rodeo in 2002 and was
actively involved in numerous community service projects such as the
Black Stallion Literacy Program and the Special Kids Rodeo.
It has always been her dream to pursue her passion with horses by
teaching others to improve their riding skills through communication
along with encouraging positive experiences for both horse and rider.
In addition to her love of horses, Jessica places a high-level of
importance on academics. She is a graduate from the University of
Nevada, Reno with a degree in Speech Communications.
It is her goal to have her students excel in all arenas of life, and
that is why she encourages academics and sportsmanship along with the
development of riding skills.
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Roxanne
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is a freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno and like all the
family's children, born not with a silver spoon but a bit in her mouth!
To be an FEI Level Dressage rider at fourteen, was a credit to
her ponies and horses, especially Mister A, and to her Trainer/Mother,
Suzan, who's favorite quip is that Roxanne started riding in-utero.
But most of the due goes to Roxanne herself, her overwhelming
love of her animals and her fierce determination to be the best she can.
In
the 2005 show ring, Roxanne and Mister A worked their way through Third
and Fourth Levels of Dressage, culminating with the San Diego Chapter
of the California Dressage Societ Junior Championships in both levels,
and CDS Junior Champion at Fourth Level for the southern region of the
state. She also was selected to participate in clinics with such
renowned riders as Paul Belasik and Debbie McDonald.
Things were
even more exciting for the 2006 show year; Roxanne and Mister A were
very successful at Prix St. Georges and rode their first Musical
Freestyle. She earned both her Bronze and Silver USDF Rider
Medals. They finished the year as USDF All Breed, American
Hanoverian Society National Champions at Jr/Yr, Prix St. Georges.
Roxanne
has also proven herself to be an excellent riding instructor,
especially with young children. She is also a very patient and
competent horse trainer with a bit of guidance from Mom now and then.
Roxanne has worked very hard for her success.
In 2007, on
Mister A, Roxanne became the youngest rider ever to be awarded a USDF
Silver Freestyle Bar, with her scores averaging above 70%. On the
same note, Roxanne is the second youngest rider to have received a USDF
Silver Rider Medal. Also, Roxanne and Mister A were the American
Hanoverian Society National Champions at Jr/Yr, Fourth Level
Freestyle, and third place champions in the Open division of UYSDF.
In
2009 Roxanne graduated Valedictorian of her high school and was honored
with the Region III Arabian Youth Scholarship. With her admission
to UNR, Roxanne also immediately became a member of the Equestrian
Team. She traveled with the team to schools holding IHSA rated
shows where she placed competitively, showing both western and hunters.
Roxanne is now enjoying her opportunity to work with the students
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Meghan
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Meghan
has spent countless hours learning as much about horses as she can since she was a child. She has successfully competed at the National level and has assisted in training several horses to National Championships in English, Country English, Hunter and Western Pleasure, Show Hack, Native Costume, Side Saddle as well as Saddle Seat and Hunter Seat Equitation and Showmanship.
Meghan has diversified her learning by working with Great Basin Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant for four years and at Rancharrah Cutting Horses as a Breeding Assistant. Teaching students has long been a part of Meghan's life and she has been working with the RTEC riders for the past several years. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with an Equine Emphasis from the University of Nevada, Reno, Meghan had the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant for all the Horsemanship classes at the University.
Her volunteer work also adds to her capabilities as she served for the Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center and also as the Youth Director of Region 3 of the Arabian Horse Association.
Students of Meghan say her lessons are fun and they can't wait for the next one. Adults say she has an excellent ability to communicate the desired behavior and how to execute it. Meghan brings to the arena dedication, excitement and a standard of excellence and fun! |
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