Trainers
Deborah Bollman
Rein.Dance
Deborah Bollman offers decades of experience training horses and teaching horse/rider biomechanics, functional equine anatomy, horse behavior, and holistic/natural horse health with an emphasis on cultivating a mindset that helps the human (and horse) overcome fear and frustration. In becoming a student of the horse, it is essential that we become a student of ourselves.
Whatever your discipline, under your Deborah’s tutelage you will learn the principles of classical Dressage and how to integrate them into your training practice, and to teach your horse without force or harsh training methods. She teaches by understanding the nature of the horse, by learning to listen to him
and by trusting our own intuition. By learning the "hows" and "whys" of training methodology and rider/horse biomechanics, and translating traditional horse lingo into a working language that makes sense, everything is made simple and reproducible on your own.
The foundation of her philosophy is to develop the horse/human bond, while developing the horse’s core muscles and posture to help keep him sound- both physically and emotionally.
Lessons are taught with a healthy dose of humor, and questions are always encouraged.
Deborah has a passion for rehabbing the difficult horses that are often discarded. Using her program of holistic horse care, horse based nutrition, herbal protocols and a dream team of equine practitioners, correct training and ground work so many of these horses can be transformed and brought back from being shut down and unseen, to confident, healthy and happy athletes. The rehabilitation program requires a full on commitment in regards to patience, time, and continual observation from the owner and trainer.
Deborah currently runs her freelance business Rein.Dance out of Pawling, NY and is the Manager/Trainer at RiverHorse Farm in N. Salem, NY. Available for private/ group ground and mounted lessons, clinics and workshops. Online coaching and solutions available.
Deborah has had the privilege of working with such notable masters such as Walter Zettl, Michael Matz, George Morris, Sally Swift, Dietrich Von Hopffgarten, Mary Wanless..
Contact at info@Rein.Dance for more info or to schedule a introductory lesson, and visit her website at Rein.Dance.
Rein.Dance
Deborah Bollman offers decades of experience training horses and teaching horse/rider biomechanics, functional equine anatomy, horse behavior, and holistic/natural horse health with an emphasis on cultivating a mindset that helps the human (and horse) overcome fear and frustration. In becoming a student of the horse, it is essential that we become a student of ourselves.
Whatever your discipline, under your Deborah’s tutelage you will learn the principles of classical Dressage and how to integrate them into your training practice, and to teach your horse without force or harsh training methods. She teaches by understanding the nature of the horse, by learning to listen to him
and by trusting our own intuition. By learning the "hows" and "whys" of training methodology and rider/horse biomechanics, and translating traditional horse lingo into a working language that makes sense, everything is made simple and reproducible on your own.
The foundation of her philosophy is to develop the horse/human bond, while developing the horse’s core muscles and posture to help keep him sound- both physically and emotionally.
Lessons are taught with a healthy dose of humor, and questions are always encouraged.
Deborah has a passion for rehabbing the difficult horses that are often discarded. Using her program of holistic horse care, horse based nutrition, herbal protocols and a dream team of equine practitioners, correct training and ground work so many of these horses can be transformed and brought back from being shut down and unseen, to confident, healthy and happy athletes. The rehabilitation program requires a full on commitment in regards to patience, time, and continual observation from the owner and trainer.
Deborah currently runs her freelance business Rein.Dance out of Pawling, NY and is the Manager/Trainer at RiverHorse Farm in N. Salem, NY. Available for private/ group ground and mounted lessons, clinics and workshops. Online coaching and solutions available.
Deborah has had the privilege of working with such notable masters such as Walter Zettl, Michael Matz, George Morris, Sally Swift, Dietrich Von Hopffgarten, Mary Wanless..
Contact at info@Rein.Dance for more info or to schedule a introductory lesson, and visit her website at Rein.Dance.
Bridgette Miller
Advanced level event rider, Bridgette Miller teaches all levels of competitive event riders from Intro to Advanced. Although many of Bridgette's students qualify for and win at various national Championships (including AEC and NAJYRC), most students event for fun and just enjoy setting and meeting their own goals. There is a group going to an event almost every weekend in Areas 1 and 2, and winter training is available in Aiken, South Carolina. Bridgette's website can be seen at www.aikenbachfarm.com.
Advanced level event rider, Bridgette Miller teaches all levels of competitive event riders from Intro to Advanced. Although many of Bridgette's students qualify for and win at various national Championships (including AEC and NAJYRC), most students event for fun and just enjoy setting and meeting their own goals. There is a group going to an event almost every weekend in Areas 1 and 2, and winter training is available in Aiken, South Carolina. Bridgette's website can be seen at www.aikenbachfarm.com.
Kate Strankowski
Kate has spent over 12 years competing on the New Zealand eventing circuit from prelim
up to advanced level. Due to her consistent performance and high placings Kate's 2006
official ranking was number 5 in New Zealand. She has been named on many New Zealand national squads and trained with Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Vaughn Jeffries. In 2006, Kate represented New Zealand as an individual at the Adelaide Four Star Event in Australia.
Kate is now a full time trainer working with riders of all ages and levels. She enjoys watching
her students develop and experience the highs and lows that comes with eventing. To
contact Kate, you can reach her on her mobile: 203-505-4160 or by e-mail: kate@strankowski.com
Kate has spent over 12 years competing on the New Zealand eventing circuit from prelim
up to advanced level. Due to her consistent performance and high placings Kate's 2006
official ranking was number 5 in New Zealand. She has been named on many New Zealand national squads and trained with Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Vaughn Jeffries. In 2006, Kate represented New Zealand as an individual at the Adelaide Four Star Event in Australia.
Kate is now a full time trainer working with riders of all ages and levels. She enjoys watching
her students develop and experience the highs and lows that comes with eventing. To
contact Kate, you can reach her on her mobile: 203-505-4160 or by e-mail: kate@strankowski.com
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Jessica Vick
Born to ride, Jessica Vick’s passion began in Bedford NY. At the age of 4 she started her riding career. Soon after that she began taking lessons at Cross Roads Farm with Jan Golash showing in the pony hunters and then continued to train and compete in the hunters and jumpers. While attending Hartwick college Jessica competed in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Circuit (IHSA) qualifying for regionals and zones garnering recognition and honors along the way. As an apprentice her knowledge and understanding were shaped by such noteworthy professionals as Jan Golash, Bekki Read, Heather Hayes, Alex Hamer and by her involvement Fox Hunting with the Goldens Bridge Hounds. Today, her childhood passion has grown into a career as a trainer with a deep understanding of riding across all disciplines. Her expertise brings value to all stages of development from schooling client’s horses to helping adults and juniors improve their horsemanship to training for local horse shows or competing on the AA circuit. Her philosophy is based on a simple principle of personalization. Create an individualized training plan for each of the horses and riders you work with and you have a more rewarding experience. You can contact Jessica at 914-618-0376 or at j.vick1494@gmail.com. |
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Gunnar Ostergaard
Gunnar has trained more than 25 successful dressage horses and riders to Grand Prix, always using classical methods, and his skills as a teacher are well-known. He also enjoys working with 3-day event riders and has trained both US and Canadian Olympic and WEG medal-winning teams. Clinic opportunities are available along the US East Coast and out into the midwestern states. Also accepting riders and horses for short or long training stays at a beautiful equestrian facility in Tryon, NC. Living-part time in Europe, Gunnar offers the opportunity to connect American buyers with well-trained European schoolmasters, Warmblood dressage ponies, young future dressage stars, top breeding horses, foals, yearlings, etc. Contact by email preferred: gunnaros@aol.com US phone: (352)-875-1551. Website: www.gunnarostergaard.com |
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