There are several independent trainers of different disciplines who teach at VIP. Below are overviews of some of the trainers who offer lessons at the barn.
Trainers and Instructors
Emily Keene Dressage
Emily Keene is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist with 30+ years of experience teaching and training. She specializes in lightness, confidence, and self carriage for horse and rider. Emily believes that self carriage is physical, mental, and emotional for both parties. Her goal is to produce willing, happy horses and sensitive, effective riders.
Emily teaches with a highly tuned eye towards biomechanics, detail, clear communication, compassion, and mindfulness. Students learn the physical, theoretical and leadership skills required in a dressage rider. She is a kind, skilled instructor, putting safety and fun first.
Emily is based out of VIP Equine.
emily@keenedressage.com
Valkyrie Ranch
Valkyrie Ranch offers customized trail rides, riding Lessons, barefoot trimming services, colt starting, horse re-training (manners on the ground and in the saddle) and conditioning. They are able to supply lesson and trail horses. Offers horse training for personal horses.
valkyriehorsemanship@gmail.com
Lauren Wilcox-Dappled Bay Equestrian
Hunter/Jumper trainer
Supplies lesson horses or can teach you on your personal horse.
Offers private or semi-private riding lessons and horse training.
dappledbayequestrian@gmail.com