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Mary has been working with horses for the past 30 years, and she has been an instructor for the past 15. She believes that by approaching your horse with a balanced seat and a clear concept of communication with him, you give him the chance to be successful. In order to achieve this she has a great depth of knowledge in horse behavior, and how a rider�s aids affect the physical mechanics of a horse. With patience, consistency, and kindness she has helped to bring along several students and horses.
Trained With:
Mary has ridden with Carole Grant, Jerry Schwartz, Tom Reed, Marina Genn, Karensa Mueller, Mary Anne Cleveland, Mike Sutton, and Bodo Hangen.
Currently riding with:
She currently rides with Rosalind Kinstler of Star Knight Farm, as well as attending clinics with various other trainers such as Jerry Schwartz and Tom Reed.
EXPERIENCE
Former Instructor for Schoolcraft College's Equine Program. Courses taught are as follows:
TRAINING OF THE HORSE
- Starting the Young Horse
- Training and Retraining the Horse
- Safe Foal Handling
- Trailering Problems
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TRAINING OF THE RIDER
- Basic Training ~ Theory and Application
- Light Horse Management
- Introduction to Dressage
- Psychology of Equine Training
- Grooming Techniques and
- Grooming for the Horse Show
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Executive Board member of MDA for 12 years, holding offices of Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Newsletter Editor
Chaired or sat on various committees for MDA including Education,
Nominations, Judges' Forums, etc.
Published MDA's Rulebook & Membership Roster & Newsletter
Published The Summer Series Dressage Show Omnibus for 5 years
Managed Recognized and Non-Recognized Dressage Shows in
Michigan
1999-present Secretary of Showtime Dressage, Mason & E. Lansing, MI
ADDITIONAL
Farm Owner/Manager, Complete Care Boarding, Breeding & Foaling, Manage/Secretary at Dressage Shows, Schooling Show Dressage Judge, Member USA Equestrian (AHSA), Member United States Dressage Fedeeration, Member Midwest Dressage Association
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