88 Passaic Valley Road, Montville, NJ 07045 973-879-7470
Today Courtney prides herself in providing a show stable with an open and friendly atmosphere based on a strong foundation in good horsemanship and training. Using these ideals, Courtney provides lessons to students ages 7 and up. Whether the rider is a 7 year old riding for the first time , a 50 year old returning to riding or a junior rider with an already strong career, Courtney has the experience and expertise to provide the optimum instruction for any situation.
Courtney began her riding career at age 6. Since then, she has enjoyed a successful career as a junior rider. After years of riding and showing, Courtney decided to pursue her passion as a career in the hunter jumper industry. In order to educate herself and gain solidity as an equine professional, she enrolled in the University of Findlay’s nationally recognized equestrian studies program. During her time there, Courtney gained valuable experience in the medical and biological sphere of horsemanship and the opportunity to show on Findlay’s national championship equestrian team.
After earning her Degree at Findlay, Courtney moved on in the interest of gaining practical experience in the field. During that time, she had an opportunity to go to clinics, to meet different industry professionals and experience their programs. This gave Courtney the ability to formulate her own training and instruction program based on successes seen in various programs.
Besides instruction, Courtney also provides training for hunter jumper and young horses. Courtney has brought numerous horses from breaking to flatwork to jumping to showing. Using her horsemanship gained over the years, Courtney enjoys assessing a horse as an individual and then developing a program that will help the horse to meet training goals. She uses this theory whether it be a first 30 days under saddle or schooling a veteran horse for the show ring. Courtney also is actively competing in the hunter jumper show arena and has the ability to take a horse from schooling to the show ring.
Never to stay stagnant, Courtney continues to take lessons and clinic with accomplished industry leaders and is continuously looking to improve herself so that she can pass that knowledge onto her clients.
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