LESSON FEES
$40 for a one hour
private lesson
$30 per rider for a one hour group lesson (maximum four riders)
Bring your own horse or ride one of our lesson horses
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Janelle Kaiser is our dressage and English instructor. Janelle is a graduate of Purdue University where she majored in Animal Science and a minored in Animal Production/Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
Janelle has been extensively involved with horses since childhood. She began her equestrian pursuits at the age of five, riding hunters and jumpers.
At the young age of ten, Janelle focused on the study of dressage and became a student with Kaiser Dressage at Forrest Hill Farm. Janelle and her American Warmblood mare Valise had a very successful show career. Together they earned numerous state championships and highpoint dressage awards. In 1999 Janelle and Valise won the Region 2 ABIG/USDF Jr / Yg Rider First Level Championship and third at Second Level.
Riding the grand prix stallion, Cottonwood Flame, Janelle also won the prestigious Equus Championship, a three phase competition for junior riders.
Janelle’s dedication and riding skills have earned her many opportunities to further her equestrian education. She has participated in many clinics with top international trainers. Janelle has been chosen as a clinic demonstration rider for the distinguished dressage trainers; Hilda Gurney, Charles DeKunffy, Lilo Fore, Michael Poulin, and Gerhard Politz, riding Valise and other horses of all levels. Janelle and Valise have also routinely participated in clinics with Christopher Hickey.
In 2002 Janelle took a leave of absence from college and traveled to Florida with her mare, spending the winter riding and training with Jennifer Kaiser and Christopher Hickey to intensify their training and broaden her experiences .
In addition to lessons and showing Janelle is experienced in all aspects of equine husbandry/farm management including breeding and foaling.
Janelle has successfully trained, shown, and bred numerous dressage horses. She can bring a young dressage prospect from the lower levels through the high school movements. At Forrest Hill Farm Janelle was responsible for daily schooling of many young dressage prospects and proven competitors. She is equally capable of starting a difficult youngster as well as teaching advanced movements to an FEI prospect.
Janelle routinely teaches many students of various levels. She is experienced and confident teaching both beginners as well as more experienced students, striving to develop their individual talents and interests and sharing her enthusiasm for the art and discipline of dressage. Janelle also travels to teach and train at select outside facilities.
Her hobbies include showing and breeding Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and hiking. Her accomplishments with her show-dogs can be seen at www.senecaswissys.com.
RIDING LESSONS
Our riding instructors offer years of experience!
Trailer in your horse or ride on or ours.
Marilyn Kerr comes to Shepard Stable with a lifetime of horse experience. Marilyn teaches all western riding disciplines, showmanship, and halter. She is also our horse show coordinator and a NARHA Instructor in Training.
Marilyn specializes in working with youth, beginners, and new horse owners, but also offers lessons for advanced riders.
She has organized both open and 4-H horse shows and is an expert in assisting both rider and horse advance their show careers. She has attended and participated in many clinics and demos, including clinics by Craig Cameron, Clinton Anderson, and Frank Bell. These experiences have assisted her as she has developed her unique and effective teaching style.
New riders start by learning horse safety and making a connection with their horse before progressing from beginner to advanced rider.
Marilyn's expertise and attention to detail also make her the ideal instructor for experienced riders who wish to advance their riding skills. Marilyn emphasizes the connection between a rider and their horse and works with each rider to not only improve their riding skills but to also bring out the best in their horse.
Her experiences include:
Past 4-H Horse and Pony LeaderPast Equestrian Director of the Sycamore Valley Girl Scout CampAIC in Frank Bell Dances with Horses 7 Safety Step System.Marilyn's awards include numerous Champion and Grand Champion Halter placings with horses she has trained and shown as well as awards in Western Pleasure events. She is currently training her 2008 American Quarter Horse Ms Almost a Holiday as she begins her show career.
Halter placings with horses she has trained and shown as well as awards in Western Pleasure events. She is currently training her 2008 American Quarter Horse Ms Almost a Holiday as she begins her show career.Marilyn offers both group and individual lessons and will help you with your horse or teach you on a lesson horse.
