About Heather:
Education: I have been riding and training
horses since I was 8 years old in 1978,
(30 years). After my initial lessons as a child
in English flat and jumping, I studied for
5 years (1984 – 1989) under professional level
instructors for: flat track racing, stadium jumping,
English flat, and Freestyle Quadrille at Le
Cavalier Manage in Scheveningen, Netherlands.
I also studied trick/circus riding at Stal Ballou in
South Holland, and learned to drive wagons and
carriages in Friesland. As an adult I have
studied under the direction of professionals such
as Pat & Linda Parelli, John Lyons, Clinton Anderson, Richard Shrake, Dennis
Reise, Sue Sherry, Jan Mower, Sheila Buschette, Jeanne Geadreau, Katrina Tiensvold and many others. I have shown and placed in Western Pleasure, Dressage, and English Flat. I am certified for everything from equine first aid and safety to behavior and psychology. In 2004 I earned my “formal” degree in Equine Science Instruction for both horse and rider. I continue my education constantly, with the my main focus on Classical Dressage beginning in 2005. Continuing education for 2006 included a "science of the Equine foot" clinic with Gene Ovnicek in January, Dressage Camp at Creekside Ranch in May, a three day clinic in July with Dr. Max Gahweyhler, a two day clinic with Jeremy Steinberg in October. In March 2007 a clinic with Christiane Borchert of Etoile Dressage school, Germany, and monthly clinics with Sue Sherry, as well as daily training with Katrina Tiensvold.
2008 clinics include Sue Sherry monthly, a March clinic with Christiane Borchert of Germany and Lisa Blackmon clinic in Dec 2008. 2009: Monthly clinics with Sherry Guess. 2010: Weekly with Liz Petty of Excell Farms. Two weeks in July with Stefanie Holzer, of Reitstall Holzer in Frohnleiten, Austria. Nov 21 Dressage simulator clinic with "Luke" and Barbro Ask-upmark, Austin, TX. 2011: Lessons with Liz Petty, March clinic with Debbie Cinotto of Poolville, TX.
Along with traditional education, I am also a student of holistic horse care. I practice Equine massage, natural equine nutrition, herbal healthcare, animal communication, and Reiki (Japanese for Universal Life Force). It is important to take in account the whole horse and to create and maintain a balance between body and spirit for the horse to be it's best, just like us. Please check out our Services page for more detailed information and prices.
