About Me

Trained and Passionate Educator

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Years of Riding Experience
Years of Academic Schooling
Years as a Licensed Coach
Years of Stewarding Practice

I have a PhD in Education and have been working with children and young adults for more than 10 years. I have my First Aid/CPR training, hold Coaching Insurance, and EC Rider Level 6. I am passionate about horses and the sport of equestrianism more broadly. 

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Freelance Coaching
Short-term temporary coaching available. I come to you! I specialize in showjumping, up to 2'9"
Rider Level Evaluation
I am able to evaluate Equestrian Canada Rider Levels 1-4 in Ontario and in Alberta
Horse Training
I can put training rides on a young horse or keep your horse in shape while you are on vacation
Recorded Steward Status
I am happily able to Steward Silver and Bronze EC Shows in Ontario and Alberta
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your horse background?
I grew up riding horses from a very young age out in Calgary, Alberta, spending most of my early years at Teesdale Stables under the instruction of Christine Waldroff. I rode/leased a variety of horses before buying my first young horse. From that point on I was hooked! I bought my most recent youngster, Riggs, from Timeless Sport Horses in Texas in 2019. Currently, I train with Sara Compton out of EPIC Stables in Calgary, but I live in Mississauga. This year, I'll show competitively on my young horse at Spruce Meadows, RMSJ, and down in California (Del Mar) on the Seaside Equestrian Tour.
What exactly do you do?
I have a full time job as a University Professor in Toronto, so that is what I do most of the time, but I love horses and I love teaching, so in my spare time I coach English riding lessons for beginners and intermediate students and ride people's horses when they are away/sick/injured/busy. My skills in teaching translate well to my equestrian coaching.
Where will you travel to?
I live in Mississauga, so generally anything that is within 60 kilometers of there is fair game. That normally includes Oakville, Burlington, Guelph, Campbellville, and the GTA.
When are you available?
This really depends what you need. With a full time university job, I am normally free evenings and weekends, with more flexibility in the summer months.
Do you have your own facility?
No. I will come to you.
Are you insured?
Yes. Like all EC licensed coaches, I hold my own insurance. I am also First Aid/CPR trained.

My Journey

While I have been riding since the age of five, my coaching journey has been much more recent. Here's a list of my accomplishments:
30+ years of riding experience
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2021
Completed Equestrian Canada's Rider Levels up to Level 6
2022
Gained Licensed Coach Status (Instructor) with Equestrian Canada
2023
Rookie Rider Coach Certification, Participated in Rookie Riders at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto!
2024
Recorded Steward Status with Equestrian Canada
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Looking Back

Some of my Favourites

I am so lucky to have learned from and engaged with some of the top riders, coaches, stewards, and officials across Canada!