DRESSAGE

Brand Management, Marketing Consultant, Web 2.0, Writer, Design, Classical Dressage Trainer

Certified instructor ~ beginners through advanced riders. English Equitation, Jumping and Dressage. School horses available in the Southwest Suburbs of Denver~ Littleton, Colorado and surrounding areas!

Christy Christoffersen is a Native American from Oklahoma living in England. A life-time equestrian, beauty and pet enthusiast, she brought her horse, Nikki, with her to live her dream of studying classical dressage. In addition to working with her dressage trainer on fitness and riding, she is always writing, testing the latest beauty and hair products and training her Jack Russell, PJ. Determined to not inherit diabetes like all her siblings, she has lost 70 pounds (so far) and kept it off since moving to England. She is also a certified Wax therapist and loves to invent new beauty products.

I began my riding career at the age of five and fell in love with horses immediately. I competed twice in the North American Young Rider Championships (eventing) and in the Morgan Horse World Championships (dressage). I now ride and train in Utah.

To quote a line from one of my favorite John Hughes movies (and also date myself) Life moves pretty fast. If you don t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. That s why I love to travel and now that my kids are almost grown, my husband and I go to Mexico and the Caribbean as much as possible. When we are not traveling, my husbands runs his roofing company, 5 Star Roofing, and I am lucky enough to take care of our home, our 16-year old daughter, two Yorkies and two cats. I also get to spend lots of time with my two older girls, who are on their own now, my son-in-law and my 2-year old grandaughter. I ll also try about anything once. I love to ride horses and I take lessons for dressage and jumping. I do yoga, pilates, running and weights. My husband and I hunt and wild boar hunting is our favorite. Hunting is a legacy that needs to be taught and handed down and I love to hunt with my Dad on his land. When we travel we snorkel and are taking scuba lessons. I also get to catch up on my reading, which I can never get enough of. I think that homemaking is becoming a lost art and I love to cook, bake, decorate, garden and scrapbook. My family knows that I am an organization freak. My next favorite thing is to write about all the things I love doing, the places I have been and the experiences I have had in life that have shaped who I am today.

Charmaine Jens, M.B.A., B.B.A., is a Contributing Writer for several large-scale online publications. She has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University, and worked in accounting and executive administration within municipal and federal government for more than 19 years. She specializes in equine issues and a variety of horse-related topics. Charmaine has received training in equine care, health and behavior, as well as classical dressage and western pleasure riding. She is passionate about equine advocacy and has actively campaigned on behalf of equine welfare issues since 2006.

I am a freelance writer. I live on top of a mountain in Southeastern Arizona with my husband and five dogs. I spent years working within the equine industry, starting at local barns before moving on to big national barns and even a brief stay starting colts at Churchill Downs. I started my own dressage barn in 1995 and ran it until I worked my way up to hospital director at a veterinary hospital, when I had to choose one or the other. I chose veterinary medicine. Now, I mountain bike, trail run and compete in triathlons. I own five dogs, and have decided to start a new life as a freelance writer. My husband and I have traveled throughout the desert southwest to events, and have had a lot of fun along the way. I am still very active in the veterinary community.

About me.... hmm. Well, I have recently entered the "Next Phase" of my life. I retired a few years ago from the family business after about 18 years to spend more time with my kids. I am now a high school teacher. My husband and I are looking forward to sitting in rocking chairs and watching the sun set (he is NOT a morning person - so sunrises are out!) when we are old, so we built a house with a wraparound porch. I have discovered I really enjoy being creative. It is crazy what you find out about yourself when you step off the 50 or 60 hour a week work wheel and spend weeks at a time in a motorhome and cleaning horse stalls. I love baking, cooking, knitting - I make a killer scarf! And sewing - I have even sold a handbag or too. And writing. Those life experiences make great research for plot lines. I WILL one day take cooking classes in Tuscany and fox hunt in Ireland (Amy daughter still has not forgiven me for not having time to do that the last time we were there. She didn't understand I had to get back to work to pay for the trip and the horse we got while we were there!) and wonder aimlessly through the streets of Paris. I also will find my perfect Dressage horse who will really teach me to ride so I can get a USDF gold medal - though I would settle for a bronze. Lastly, people who really know me understand I am shy and still rather insecure, not a snob (those two things are often confused) and that my friends are my family, too. I will do anything in my power to help them - from meals if you are sick (ask about my pot roast!) to a shoulder to cry on or the wine to drink. If you can get past the defenses, you are in for life. There is always room for one more plate on the table, one more bed to sleep in, and the iced tea is always ready.

Susan Starr is an amateur horsewoman and freelance writer. She professionally trained horses and taught riding lessons at Arabian and Saddlebred farms throughout the midwest and southeast. She graduated from William Woods University, Summa Cum Laude, in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Science. She now enjoys her busy life in the Corporate world and has broadened her riding horizons to include hunter/jumper, dressage, and reining disciplines.

Jayn Bigler has over 15 years of combined experience reporting for, editing and publishing weekly newspapers and specialty publications. She was the founding editor and publisher of a regional newspaper covering sporting dogs, horses, other companion animals, conservation, animal welfare and other issues that pet and horse owners face. She also worked as an editor for a publication that covered polo, show jumping and dressage. In addition to her Associated Content articles, she is a contributing writer for Illinois Outdoor News. Jayn also serves as a volunteer search-and-rescue K-9 handler with her canine partner, Trooper, a German Shepherd trailing dog. They are certified as a trailing team by the North American Police Work Dog Association. She and Trooper assist in teaching hunter-safety-education classes from the perspective of search and rescue.

Karen Atkins is a Master Gardener and the owner of Proper Gardens, a business in Pittsburgh which specializes in the design and installation of period-inspired gardens. See her work at www.propergardens.com She gardens, writes, and designs on a small farm in Western PA which she shares with her husband David and children Henry and Zoe. Furry and Feathery children include 3 Liecester Longwool Sheep (Hazel, Pearl, and Eva) 7 chickens (Custard, Mustard, Flustered, Razorback, Charlotte, Coco, The Rooster, and 2 Warmblood Dressage Mounts (Hobbit and Worthy.) She is working on her husband at the moment to order swans. He is not yet convinced.

I am a California college student who loves writing about my passions. I love riding horses, music, health and fitness, cycling, yoga, swimming, being a vegan, English literature, rock-climbing, and doing just about anything active! I am a person with musical/artistic mind, scientific understanding mixed with artistic appreciation, and optimistic approach to life. I'm a deep thinker, and observant/thoughtful person and writer. I LOVE LEARNING new things. I love school and am working towards a future in pediatric nursing and classical music performance. I'm highly concerned with health and fitness. I have always been fascinated with the way the health of the body improves all other areas of daily and academic life. Currently I am an avid road/mountain biker, kickboxing student, aerobics teacher-in-training, regular gym member, English/Dressage Equestrian, yoga student, cyclist, and gluten-free vegan. I am also a musician ;) I have played piano for a total of 13 years, violin for 5, and sung my whole life. I have a passion for classical voice and plan to pursue a career in vocal performance and eventually a doctorate in music education. What better way to share my gift than by giving the gift of music to young children through music education. Growing up with three other siblings who also play piano, sing, and play various instruments has been the chief inspiration for my love of music. Music is a deeply fulfilling art form. As a Christian, music and singing become more that art to me. My musical abilities give me a unique and gentle way to touch others spiritually through ministry. I have also been blessed with opportunities to participation in numerous honor choirs, state choirs, solo/ensemble festivals, and competitions. Overall, I seek to glorify God through the gifts he has given me in all areas of my life! I love having fun, learning, and being myself! Life is a beautiful gift :) Be thankful! God bless Peace

I have worked as a Physiotherapist for 25 years; I have a Masters degree in Physiotherapy and am a Pilates Trainer. I am also a competitor and Instructor. I have been a rider all my life developing my talent through pony club and open competition. I won the individual state championships in eventing in South Australia 5 times in a row on 5 different horses all trained from racing to competition level by me. I competed at the national championships as a junior and as senior for the state of South Australia. I received my "A" certificate in Pony Club at the age of 21. This certificate has only been awarded to 4 riders in South Australia. I won the state dressage championships 3 times in a row. Moving into senior open competition required more money and more support. I managed to attend university for 4 years, pass, get a job and continue to compete at a moderate level and gained a spot on the Olympic training squad. I remained on this squad for 3 years until my top horse dropped dead from colic. I struggled with severe back pain having ruptured 2 discs in my lower back and a lack of time and funds. This was a devastating time for me. I bought trained and sold a few horses but didn't get back to high level competition again. I still ride and compete at a lower level, this because it is my passion. My life has settled into work, family and horses. I have my own Physiotherapy practice, I teach Pilates in my work and I teach it to horse riders. I have 3 three children the youngest disabled. I buy young thoroughbreds off the track and re train them into competition horses. I also train race horses. The writing of the book my book "Applied Posture Riding" developed over a few years due to my own experience and due to the demand by riders asking the questions, "How do you stay so still in the saddle especially at the sit trot?" I was asked this almost at every outing. I knew I could teach riders to ride well. I hope you are one of them.

For over 16 years, Heather was a practicing Animal Health Technician. Her love for animals led her to a very successful career in animal health, working in many different areas of veterinary medicine. Regardless of whether she was inserting IV catheters in dogs and horses, or educating pet owners about routine animal care, her dedication to the field of veterinary medicine is a lifelong passion. She went on to earn a degree in Veterinary Hospital Management. In addition, Heather has been a horse enthusiast for over 30 years. She studied and learned the art of riding from experts hailing from around the globe : from the desert sands of northern Africa to the sunny hillsides of Southern California. Formal disciplines include Huntseat, show jumpers, and dressage. Not only is Heather an expert when it comes to animal health issues, but she has also trained and given lessons to those eager to learn about horsemanship. Heather now writes professionally while living with her three-year-old son, horse, dog, and a Moluccan Cockatoo named Tabu. Some of Heather's previous works have been published in various newspapers and magazines, as well as being used in the day to day operations of Veterinary Hospitals on both the East Coast and West Coast.

Stacie Campuzano is a veteran teacher and an accomplished equestrian. She has taught both primary and middle grades in the public schools in California. Currently, she owns and operates a dressage training center. Stacie is a U.S. Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist. In 2006, her own horse Philipe who she rode and trained was IALHA Reserve Champion Horse of the Year at Second Level and in that same year was IALHA Champion Horse of the Year at the same level in the Musical Freestyle. With her own self-trained horses she has also won championship and top five titles at the state and regional level in both open and breed restricted classes. Stacie has been a featured speaker on the "If Your Horse Could Talk," Internet Radio show. She has published articles in local equestrian publications as well as online. Most of her expertise and wit is shared on her own "Piaffe Dreams" web blog.

I live and work on a small ranch north of San Diego with four horses, three dogs, and a cat. Currently my favorite things to do are: yoga practice, riding horses in the back country, dressage riding, cooking, grooming horses, working on projects and chores around the ranch and firing my rifle at targets. Oh. And I like to write and paint.

I am a math tutor in the Arizona, a professional pilot turned mom. During the last eleven years I have been teaching math and science at the elementary level. My background includes teaching: Dressage; math/science/computers; Scuba; skiing

Full time psychology major at Saint Leo University. I will attend law school upon completion. Professional horse trainer jumpers and dressage. 30 plus years experience in the equine field. Writer for national blogs and websites. I am a vegan and animal lover.

Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Megan became interested in therapeutic riding while a student at Wake Forest University. She signed up to volunteer as an inexpensive way to be around horses on student’s budget, but therapeutic horsemanship quickly became a passion for her. Megan graduated from Wake Forest University in 2004 with a B.A. in Religion. She then spent 4 years in the Army as a Patriot Missile officer, and was stationed in El Paso, TX and South Korea. While in El Paso, Megan continued her volunteer work at a local therapeutic riding center. In 2008, she became a student and assistant barn manager at St. Andrews University in North Carolina, graduating with a degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship in 2010. During this time she also ran the college’s Community Lesson Program and taught therapeutic riding lessons. After her graduation, Megan remained at St. Andrews as the Ride-Like-A-Knight Program Director, where she served 117 riders and mentored 20 instructors-in-training. Megan also continues to serve in the National Guard. Megan is currently a PATH International Advanced Instructor and Mentor. Her teaching philosophy is to create a safe environment that fosters healthy relationships in the horse-rider-volunteer team and promotes horsemanship skills for people of all abilities. Megan truly enjoys bringing the magic of horses into peoples’ lives. Megan is also active in PATH International. She has presented at a regional conference and is a member of the Equine Services for Heroes committee, promoting horsemanship for veterans. She is currently the Volunteer Manager at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme, CT. Megan has been riding for 20 years, primarily hunt seat but also western and dressage. In her free time, Megan enjoys trail riding on her Arabian mare, Spirit, hiking with her dogs Roxy and Lina, and practicing yoga.

My name is Becca. I live here in Sothern California for the time being. I live on a horse ranch and spend most of my time riding and training hunters and jumpers. I also am into Dressage, but my love is jumping. Horses and writting are my passions.

I am in the legal profession, but not personally defined by the practice of law. My interests and obsessions are varied. I also make and sell beaded jewelry. Also, I am training my horse in dressage after our lengthy career in the hunter ring. I have become a skilled bak

Dressage rider, underwater muser, health care giver, thinks outside the box.

I'm attending Piedmont Virginia Community College for my AAS (liberal arts) and plan to transfer to UVa (economics). I work at a dressage barn. I was in an equine science program for a semester and a half (NY).

An executive in the Hospitality Industry for 15 years. Also a graduate of the NY Restaurant school,and co owner of a catering company. A competitive long distance trail runner, endurance rider , and dressage competitor

Fifteen years in Sales and Marketing from upper end new construction to production homes. Twelve years in Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing and am currently studing equine hydro-therapy, massage, and fittness training.

Annie has trained horses since she a teenager. Over the years, she has combined classical dressage training with a variety of natural horsemanship methods - to develop a method that she calls "Equine Parenting".

in between my second and third years of law school my parents had me institutionalized. I got out and finished school, didn't miss a day. Now I live with the stigma

Born and raised in rural northern Illinois. Went to NIU for BS in Elementary Education and an MS in Instructional Technology. I have always loved the outdoors. Although born a hippophiliac, I wasn't able to learn to ride until I was 25. Fortunately, I had an exceptional

Jennifer Walker has been published in a number of publications, including Arabian Horse World, Horseman's News and Sierra Style magazines. Her books, Bubba Goes National and Bubba to the Rescue, are available for purchase at http://shop.twintrinitymedia.com/Books_c2.htm.

I ride, start and train horses for personal and compition peoples. I have had over 10 year experience and have competed for the state of Queensland. I also offer lessons. Any questions or assistance if starting or training please don't hesitate to contact me. -nicole.vee