Now current serving Berks County, PA and the surrounding region. Previously based in Ithaca, NY (as of August 2023)
Riding instructor & coach
Emily has been helping riders of all ages and in various disciplines gain confidence and develop foundational skills for over 10 years. She has also trained many young horses for successful careers in eventing and jumpers. Having spent time working and training in Europe with 6-time Belgian Olympic event rider, Karin Donckers, as well as working for other US-based top professionals (Courtney Cooper (Eventing), Nick Edmunds (H/J), Marcia Kulak (Eventing, H/J), she approaches her teaching and training with a wide range of skills and perspectives that are easily tailored to any rider… ranging from the ambitious young rider to the dedicated adult amateur. Emily graduated Pony Club with her H-A from the Eastern PA Region. |
Testimonials
Deirdre Hay
Adult Amateur & mother of two young riders; Eventing; Owner of Asbury Equestrian Center (Freeville, NY)
Emily has been a wonderful trainer and coach for myself and my two daughters (12 and 16 yo). She knows there are no shortcuts for building classically correct foundations for both horses and riders. Emily introduced my daughters to dressage and eventing and supported my youngest daughter in the purchase of her first (perfect) pony and subsequent first season eventing and taught my OTTB about banks and ditches. She believes in the potential of her students and progresses them through the levels with confidence, building not only skillful riders but well-rounded horsemen and women who always put their horse first.
She is also an advocate and huge supporter and builder of the local horse community in general and started the Finger Lakes Pony Club!
She is also an advocate and huge supporter and builder of the local horse community in general and started the Finger Lakes Pony Club!
Nikki Alspaugh
Owner of D&D Farms (Bernville, PA); Eventing & Hunter/Jumpers
I highly recommend Emily as a trainer. Emily is not only very knowledgeable, but patient, kind and has excellent listening skills. She knows how to encourage her students, but also know their limits and how to keep them safe. Emily has given me several lessons on my young green OTTB and each one I have learned so much from. She’s also been at my barn to teach a jumping clinic and everyone raved about Emily! She has been an awesome mentor to me, as well as many others! I am so grateful for Emily & would highly recommend her to any rider looking for a great instructor
Carol Morris
Adult Amateur; Dressage
Emily is so positive in her teaching. She is able to gauge a horse and rider's level, and give them appropriate exercises to improve their level of training.
I come away from her sessions with a "can do" attitude.
I come away from her sessions with a "can do" attitude.
Catherine Cortright
Adult Amateur; Dressage
Emily has helped me get my sea legs back after an 11+ year hiatus from the saddle and a 20 year hiatus from dressage. After many years focused on my career and having kids, I was ready to come back and found a fantastic teacher in Emily! She’s a natural horsewoman but also has that special passion for teaching and has helped me gain confidence and make so many strides forward in a short time. I can’t wait to see where we go from here!
Carla Fontana
Adult Amateur; Hunter/Jumper
Emily is a wonderful instructor with a calm, quiet demeanor. Her style of teaching is very encouraging and respectful. She has a great eye and can see things you don’t even know you are doing. She also has a way of explaining things that really help you get results. I highly recommend her as an instructor.