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Deborah

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 15 years. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors representing Region 3 and is Vice Chair of the National Youth Activities 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 twice, 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.

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 is currently in her final year of earning 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 opportuities. 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.
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.
	Roxanne 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 and horses at Reno-Tahoe Equestrian Centre.