CARLA BAUCHMUELLER
Carla is one of Germany's highly regarded dressage trainers. She is an A Trainer of the German National Federation, which is the highest trainer level for dressage and show jumping. She has been an instructor for more than 20 years and is a Level 3 Centered Riding Instructor, licensed by Sally Swift since 1994. Additionally she is a Yoga Instructor. Carla uses mounted and unmounted techniques for the rider, ground exercises and body work for the horse (Linda Tellington-Jones) and video analysis. This way she can find individual solutions tailored to your needs and your level of experience. Contact her at 510-423-1936 or cb@cb-riding.com. Visit her website for more details www.cb-riding.com. She is offering 50% off your first 2 lessons, and is offering two clinics at Hossmoor in February. See our "Events" page for details.
COURTNEY KELLY
Courtney recently achieved the USDF Silver medal, and has 22 years of riding experience which began in Oregon where she rode and showed in both the dressage and hunter/jumper world. At age 16 she relocated to work for Shannon Peter's in Colorado and rode and completed under her for 3 years. In 202 she worked for Ellen Bontje in Germany. Shortly afterwards she was one of the top 25 finalists in Robert Dover's search for the next dressage star. The last five years have been dedicated to working with Vicky Menear on position and training the horses to work tension free through their core. She trains full time and has students from training level through FEI. You can contact her at 510-219-3711 or cskdressage@gmail.com.
JILL MUNRO
Jill is a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist. She trained with Hilda
Gurney, Rolf Henn, and Jessica Ransenhausen. She supervised the
lesson, training and breeding program under Hilda Guerney at Hilda's
Keenridge Farm. She enjoys working with horses and riders of all
levels. Her goal in teaching is to help the rider develop a true
partnership with their horse built on trust and understanding. She
has been teaching dressage in Pony Club or more than 40 years so she
can impart serious principles in a fun and highly supportive manner.
Many of her students have reached their goals in competition,
although some student has been uninterested in showing. Reach her at
925-443-8629 or
wedgwoodfarm@aol.com.
JULIETTE HENGARTNER-ALD
Juliette interned in Switzerland at Markus Fuch's jumper barn, but
now concentrates on Dressage. Managing a Hunter/Jumper/Dressage Barn
of 60 horses and running a training program for students of all ages
for 3 years has given her an intensive look at many aspects of
horsemanship. She has trained to 3rd level with Heidi Knipe and
others for the past 10 years on her own horses and taken clinics
with many world-renowned riders. She teaches solid basics to prepare
riders and horses for higher levels. She instructs beginner hunt
seat through intermediate dressage and develops a training program
to fit you and your horse's needs and goals. From the ground, or in
the saddle, she will help you build a strong bond built on trust and
respect so you and your horse can enjoy a fun, safe and successful
relationship. Reach her at 510-223-5379 or
julietteald@msn.com.
JENNIFER WILLSON
Jennifer Willson was a CHA certified Advanced Level Instructor in
both English and Western Riding. She works to develop solid riding
skills and communication with the horse in a safe, fun environment.
She enjoys working with adults and children and has competed in
everything from Gymkhana and Team Penning to Trail Trials and Three
Day Eventing. She is currently beginning a new group lesson to help
people compete in our June 4th ACTHA Save The Mustang Ride. Contact
her at 510-965-7158 or
jennyrwillson@gmail.com.
TIGGER WRIGHT
Tigger is a USDF Bronze medalist and currently competes through
3rd Level in dressage and is working towards her Silver Medal. She
has successfully competed through Training Level in Eventing. She is
a lifelong equestrian with over a decade of experience instructing
and training in dressage and eventing. She has a background in both
classical dressage and the biomechanics of riding. She strives to
teach the effective use of the aids and clear communication with the
horse. She prides herself on helping riders develop the confidence
to achieve their personal goals whether it be pleasure or
competition. She also regularly works to broaden her own education
in the clinic environment. She has experience starting young horses
and rehabilitating working horses as well. She is happy to work with
all ages and skill levels in dressage, jumping, with the lunge, and
on the trail. Contact her at 510-520-3475 or
tm_wright@att.net.
SARA HOYER
For over 37 years, Sara has been a Dressage instructor and trainer
in both Hawaii and California. She has an extensive resume
including: Instructor and Horse Show coordinator for Koko Crater
Stables in Hawaii, Instructor for the Mills College Riding Program
in Oakland, CA, Head Instructor for the Reliez Valley Pony Club in
Martinez and Riding School Director at Kimberwicke Equestrian Center
in Alamo. Sara understands the importance of a firm foundation of
the correct basics for both the horse and rider. Her students are
very successful competitors in dressage, some having gone on to
become professionals themselves. Her quiet, kind approach instills
confidence in both he riders and the horses she trains. Sara works
with both novice and advanced riders and provides a flexible program
including full and part training, private lessons, lunge-line
lessons, as well as quadrille and cavaletti classes. Contact her at
925-228-2916 or at
s.hoyer@sbcglobal.net.
KAY HITCH
Kay no longer rides, but has over 50 years experience riding, competing and teaching English & Western riding along with horse handling and management. She has taught at Washington State University and was a Pony Club instructor for the Woodside and Los Altos Hunt Pony Clubs. Kay has competed in hunter/jumper, dressage, eventing, trail, western pleasure, stock seat, reining, halter and showmanship. She's evented through Advanced and ridden in selection trials for the U.S. Eventing Team for the 1978 World Championships. She has shown Third Level Dressage as well as winning the Ladies Steeplechase at Pebble beach. She has worked with both Hilda Gurney and Jim Wofford. You can contact her at 650-326-1681.
LYNN SCHUGREN
Lynn has been riding since she was 9 years old. She rode western, bareback, and hunter jumpers before she came to dressage. She has ridden with Jeff Moore and Laurel Bruun at Osierlea, and also extensively with Baron Hans Blixen von Finecke . More recently she has ridden with Jane Bartle-Wilson. Lynn's focus is on balanced, biomechanically correct training for horse and rider, and she is happy to work with her students to attain that goal. She has shown at third level on two horses she trained solely and is now schooling one of those two in the FEI movements. Lynn is also a concert pianist and has taught piano for many years, so she brings that long time knowledge of teaching with her to equine activities as well. To arrange training, riding lessons or schooling for your horse, please call 530-265-1907 or email at schugren@sbcglobal.net.
