Hi I'm Helen,  I am originally from the UK.  My husbands’ job moved us to California in August 2022.

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I started riding when I was 9 years old and got my first pony when I was ten. I was a UK Pony Club member as a child, competing in local show jumping, gymkhana competitions and X Country training days.

 

I've worked at event yards, riding schools and an agricultural college. I have an equine degree in Equitation and Science, and hold a British teaching qualification. I've now been teaching 26 years and have taught riders from the age of three up to someone learning for her first time at the age of 70! My job is my hobby and I love seeing riders progress!

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I started teaching at Topiary Farms in October 2022, I have a lovely array of students and look forward to what the future holds.

Hi I’m Brina! I am from Mill Valley CA. 

 

 I started working at Topiary Farms in August of 2020.

 

I started riding at Miwok Stables, in Mill Valley at the age of 8. 

I became a working student volunteer and eventually their assistant in organizing and running the Show Team.  I also became an IEA coach and then one of the head trainers at the age of 18

 

CRYSTAL CLEAR FARM, Horseback riding instructor to children and adults.  Both group and private lessons.  Exercising and care of 20 horses at the Farm, including feeding, lunging, blanketing, and any special medical needs of horses.

Experienced running multiple camps for kids. 

At camp, I like to start off teaching the basics and continuing through the week adding mounted and unmounted activities that kids don’t normally have the chance to do as part of their normal riding lessons. When the kids come around, I get very bubbly and full of excitement!  I am a very positive instructor, and safety is a huge thing for me!  There is much more I could say about my experiences teaching horse camps, and I would be happy to tell you in person. 

 

I love teaching both kids and adults! I look forward to meeting each of you!