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Resume:
Sarah Sanders
Head Instructor and Clinician
Ride With Excellence
Freeburg, IL 62243
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Professional Profile
Accomplished equestrian, trainer, and educator. Youngest Monte Foreman Nationally Certified Rider, Trainer, and Instructor. Respected clinician, able to build confidence in her students and help them achieve success. Proven performer in the show ring and on the endurance trail. Certified Equine Adjuster.
Experience, The Riding Center
2003 present
Head Instructor and Clinician
Teach advanced students of all ages, skill levels, and riding discipline goals in groups of 1-20. Offer on- and off-site clinics and demonstrations with 10-20 riders per clinic. Supervise summer riding and camp programs.
2002 2003
Intermediate Instructor
Taught intermediate level individual and group lessons (ages 9-55). Managed summer camps and offered on-site clinics for students.
1999 2002
Basic Level Instructor
Taught basic riding and horsemanship to young riders (ages 7-12) in small groups.
2002 present
Head Horse Trainer and Stable Manager
Train and condition endurance and show horses; assist with Saudi Source Desert Bred Arabian breeding program; assist with shoeing/trimming program and Flex-Tree Saddlery. Coordinate stable management for 90-125 horses, with a staff of full- and part-time workers.
1999 2007
Horse Trainer
Colt starting, training and conditioning of endurance and show horses.
Selected Awards and Achievements
2007
Region 11 Championship: Champion, Arabian Working Hunter over fences 3'6" 3'9".Missouri All Arabian Show: 1st place, Arabian Hunter Hack; 2nd place, Arabian Sport Horse Stallion In-Hand; 1st place, Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle; 1st place, Arabian Hunter Pleasure; 3rd place, Arabian Working Hunter; 2nd place, Arabian Mare BreedingNo Hands Roller Coaster Ride, 25 miles, 1st place, time 2:43.
2006
Rock River Charity Ride, 30 miles, 1st place, time 3:06. Cave Country Canter, 25 miles, 1st place, time 3:53.
2001
Western States Trail Ride (Tevis Cup), 100 miles, 23rd place, time 19:26.
Equestrian Education: Mentors and TrainersPeter Grigoriev (FEI Trainer in the U.S.), 2011. Dressage, advanced seat and leg cues, understanding what the horse feels.Kerry Warren-Couch. 2006 to present. Hunt seat, riding accuracy through core strength and balance.Janiece Johnson, Monte Foreman Certified Instructor. 2008, 2009, 2010. English and western equitation; barrels and poles. I was a demo rider at two of her clinics.Sandi Collier (first woman to win the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity), 2008. Working cow horse; schooling and working stock horses.Pat Wyse, Monte Foreman Certified Instructor and co-author (with Monte Foreman) of Horse Handling Science. 2010. Feel and softness.Brad Cutshall, 2005, 2006, 2009. Dressage; instructor-to-instructor training.Susan Baker, Monte Foreman Certified Instructor. 2002, 2003, 2004. Basic Handle technique, jumping.Denny Emerson (USEA Hall-of-Famer, 1972 Gold Medal eventer), 2006. Jumping, hunt seat.Carl Bassette. 2006. Feel and finesse, seat contact, leg aids.Casey Davis, 1997 2002. Basics of riding; basic dressage and endurance racing.Rodger Davis, 1998. Basic equitation, basic cattle work, starting horses under saddle.
References and detailed list of awards provided on request.
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