I have been riding horses for over 20 years.  Throughout my riding career, I have had many positive and many negative experiences.  Through all the bucks and falls, failures and successes, I feel I have learned many great lessons.  Riding has taught me to have confidence in myself and to be proud of everything I achieve, no matter how small or simple a task.  In striving for gracefulness, I have learned how to communicate with the horse, and how to think like one.  Most importantly, it has taught me to be patient.  Great things do not happen overnight.  It takes commitment, a positive attitude, and practice to achieve great things.

           My goal is to provide quality-riding instruction for both children and adults.  I teach in a relaxed atmosphere where only positive pressure is put on my students.  I want all of my students to learn in a non- competitive environment where the emphasis is on fun.  Although strict with my training, especially when it comes to safety, I want my students and horses to enjoy what they are learning.  I stand by my students and support their goals, whether those goals lead them into the show ring or onto the trails.

I want to teach my students to keep a positive attitude, and so I have to act accordingly.  I try to always exhibit a helpful attitude; I try to answer all questions and help my students to solve their problems.  I don’t want to be negative, sarcastic, or ever embarrass my students, as this will only discourage them.  It is very important to have a good student/instructor relationship with all of your students.  They need to feel comfortable with you and have faith in what you are telling them.  I want my students to feel free to ask questions or tell me if something is bothering them.  My main goal as an instructor is to help my students reach the goals they set for themselves.  For me to do this I need to be able to communicate with them and understand what they want out of our time together.