About Heather:
I have been riding and training horses since I was 8 years old in 1978,
(35 yrs). 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
learned sulky racing and stadium showjumpingin Long
Island, NY, and then studied in variousstates and countries
under the direction of professionals such as
the Parelli's, John Lyons, Clinton Anderson, Sue Sherry,
Katrina Tiensvold, Dr. Max Gahweyler, Christine Borchert of Etoile Dressage school, Germany, Jeremy Steinberg (now the US Olympic YR team coach) before he got famous and after.... Anna Twinny, Stephanie Holzer of Reitstall Holzer in Frohnleiten, Austria, Luke, the Dressage simulator & Barbro-Ask-upmark, Debbie Cinatto, Mary Wanless, Liz Petty of Excel Farms, and many others. I have shown and placed in Western Pleasure, halter, Dressage, English Flat, and Friesian keurings. 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.
Along with traditional western education, I am also a student of Eastern methods including holistic horse & human care. I practice Equine massage, natural nutrition, herbal healthcare, animal communication, Reiki (Japanese for Universal Life Force), and reflexology. It is important to take in account the whole being and to create and maintain a balance between body and spirit for the horse and human to be it's best. Please check out our Services page for more detailed information and prices
About Bryan:
A native Texan, raised in Germany,and a native German speaker, he started riding horses at age 12. His love affair with horses has continued in the 40 years since. A Craftsman by trade, he was taught natural horsemanship, care and natural hoof trimming by his father, his Uncle & his neighbor, Mrs. Purdy. He trained Arabian horses for Endurance events from 1992 - 1994, was the German to English Translator for the Spanish Riding School of Vienna Dressage Clinic in Austin, TX in 1993, taught basic horsemanship, English & Western for two years at an Equestrian Summer camp in Milton, Toronto, Canada. He spent two years as an assistant at a hippotherapy facility in Oklahoma. Bryan is a certified personal trainer, and wellness consultant with a background in competative sports including, decathalon, wrestling, cycling, and martial arts. He spends his spare time performing Celtic music with his band, Scotland Rising, and The Original Rogues, see the link at the bottom for more info, booking the band, & to listen to a FREE music dowload.
About us:
We met at Scarborough Renaissance Faire on Heather's first day to such an event, with mutual friends John & Charlotte Dumford of Rosehill Friesians. We had so much in common we became good friends, and then began dating. At Heather's Best Friend's wedding in the late summer of 2012, Bryan proposed in the most romantic way, Heather said yes, and we married on December 29th, 2012, outdoors in nature,in TX, at The Lodge, with our beloved Friesian Horses Anke & Betsy, family, and close friends! Here are a few pics of our journey.
