I have studied extensively in Germany including lunge training at von Neindorff's. I have also studied with many top judges, instructors and clinicians throughout the United States, and I have had advanced training in teaching and communication with Mary Wanless. On an ongoing basis, I train with with Sandy Howard, Dietrich von Hoppfgarten, and David Hunt.

My experience also includes apprenticeships with J. Ashton Moore and Elizabeth Searle of Osierlea, studies with Melissa Sims for 18 months, studies with Jennifer Roth, and attendance at many clinics and a 3 week intensive study with the Baron von Blixen-Finecke. When Major Anders Lindgren came to California 2-3 times a year, I got the opportunity to ride with him regularly. I also have clinic experience with Gunter Seidel, Steffan Peters, Andreas Hausberger among others. Through this ongoing commitment to further my education, I can understand the needs of the student and remain a student of the art myself.

My goal is to improve your seat and position to enable you to achieve your riding goals: be they improved communication with your horse in any discipline or winning the Dressage Equitation Medal.

Some riders are apprehensive about lunging or have a horse who isn't reliable on the lunge - my techniques work well on and off the lunge.

My background in martial arts, tennis, skiing, and a lifetime of riding gives me a deep understanding of the many ways to learn and communicate to riders. I take your learning seriously and will do everything I can to help you achieve your goal.