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Sandra Giust-Echlin is a Level 1 Coach who has been riding for 20 years. She has trained many horses over the years. Sandra teaches intermediate and advanced riders. Sandra has shown in all disciplines - hunter - jumper - eventing and dressage. For the past 5 years she has shown extensively in dressage (trillium and recognized). She competed recognized Second Level in 2006. Sandra also coaches students regularly at shows.
Mark Echlin is a Level 1 Coach who has been around horses for a good part of his life. He is an excellent beginner and intermediate coach. Mark also coaches students at shows. He also does all the foundation work on all young horses and he is very good at what he does. For advanced dressage movements, Mark, is an excellent voice on the ground and is a very good teacher.
Our Philosophy? No shortcuts!
Follow teachings of George Morris and Willi Schultheis
Focus on position basics and proper use of seat, leg and hands
Beginners start on the longe line to get their basics. This helps correct leg position and balance as the rider does not have to think about controlling or steering their mount. This is done totally by the instructor.
Horses are only ridden once a day at the maximum of 6 times per week.
All horses go in the fattest snaffle bits.