Trainers

 Over the years of her riding career, Lucy has successfully trained and shown in Eventing, Jumpers, Equitation, and Hunters. From a very young age, she has had a passion to help others succeed in their riding. Now as a trainer, that drive to help others is her main priority. She has a gift for explaining and breaking things down during her lessons in a very thorough and effective way, while also keeping the lesson fun and entertaining. Lucy is a firm believer in bringing horsemanship back into American equestrian youth and teaches her students to be real horsemen and not just riders. She constantly tries to better herself as a horsewoman, rider, and coach, as she knows you can never stop learning. 

Lucy has worked with and under other professionals such as Anne Kursinski, Shane Ledyard, and Jacquelyn Stapel. 

 Teicia comes to us with over 20 years experience in the Hunter/Jumper and big equitation arenas. She has taught for over ten years from children to adults and trained young horses and their riders to show competitively. 

She has many talents and is also a certified saddle fitter and has worked with many top Olympic riders ensuring optimal fit.  

 Teicia currently competes in the 1.00m jumper classes with her European import, Indigo. Her teaching technique is: focus with fun and precision and always with a smile. 

 Brett started riding at SRRC over 10 years ago and has owned several ponies, and  horses; he has trained under several professionals, and competes in all three rings.  Brett has also worked at our summer camps for several years and has taught beginner riding lessons the last few years. 

Brett believes in teaching foundation in horsemanship and in all aspects of riding. He enjoys working with children and is very patient and encouraging.  Brett is also an avid competitor and furthers his own education and experience by attending clinics and showing throughout the show season. 

Brett is also the Head Coach for our Championship Saddle Ridge IEA team

From a very young age Colette has had a passion for horses. As the former captain of her college equestrian team, she developed strong leadership skills and a love for teaching. She has trained many horses on her own and loves to educate riders on all things horse related, both in and out of the saddle. She strives to create a positive and fun environment for her students, balancing discipline with encouragement to foster a healthy relationship with both riders and horses. Colette's experience is enriched by her time training in France with an Olympic competitor gaining invaluable knowledge wich she brings to her lessons. Currently Colette is training for sucess in the Grand Prix arena where her competitive spirit and love for the sport truly shine! 

Chris is a seasoned rider, riding both Hunter/Jumper and Western. He attended Centenary University as part of their nationally recognized intercollegiate equestrian team and earned a BS in Equine Business Management. It was there he solidified his teaching philosophy; developing new and novice riders with strong foundational skills, a healthy love and respect for their equine partners and a passion for the sport.  Prior to joining the Saddle Ridge Team, Chris was a top trainer and Summer Camp Director at the former Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange NJ for more than 15 years. Chris not only works with children and adults of all experience levels, but has extensive experience with disabled riders as well.  He loves what he does and it shows, his former students will gladly attest to the fact that they would not have reached their full potential without his unique instruction skills!

Charlotte is fun, energetic and outgoing and loves to share her passions with others. From the first lesson to the first horse show Charlotte focuses on developing strong, educated equestrians.  She has been riding most of her life in both English and Western disciplines.  Whether teaching a beginner walk lesson or an advanced jumping class Charlotte concentrates on building a strong foundation rooted in techniques, safety and horse care; fostering a deep and lasting connection between horse and rider.  Her main goal is to create a supportive and encouraging environment   where students can grow in confidence and hone their skills be it in the arena, horse showing or just out on the trails.

Sheryl Wilkins

Jeff Frankosky

Tearnan's passion for horses began at a young age; growing up on a farm in rural upstate New York.  Starting in the AQHA circuit he gained experience breaking futurity prospects.  Over the last 12 years Tearnan has focused on hunters spending many years riding and training in Ocala and Wellington Florida.

       Tearnan trains his riders focusing on balance and seat while guiding better communication with their horses.  His supportive coaching approach creates a relaxed and encouraging environment for learning and growth and ultimate sucess.