Teresa A. Leahy
Teresa Leahy Training
www.teresaleahytraining.com

As an amateur she successfully competed in the Amateur-Owner Jumpers (Level 7), the USET Equitation Class and Preliminary Level Eventing.  Ms. Leahy also trained for more than seven years with Gwen Blake, a USET National Team member with over twenty years of International competitive Dressage experience.  Teresa has ridden in multiple clinics with Eric Horgan, Anne Gribbons, Lendon Gray, Michael Page and Gregg Best.  Furthermore, by attaining the "A" rating in the USPC, Ms. Leahy has demonstrated a thorough knowledge of equine husbandry and training.

Ms. Leahy's students have competed successfully on the "B" and "A" rated show circuits and have earned numerous Grand Championship awards.  She has trained riders and horses alike to both the Zone II Hunter Finals, Region VIII Dressage Championships and the National Marshall & Sterling Finals.  Several of her students have received Long Island High Score Awards, including the 2004 Children's Hunter Horse Championship, LIHSAA Jumper Reserve Champion and reserve Champion in the Pre-Children's Hunter Division.  In addition, her students have won Grand Champion awards at the Winner's Circle and Hunter's Isle series and she earned the trainer Award for 2004.  

Greater harmony between horse and rider is Ms. Leahy's primary training goal.  Specific areas of emphasis include balance of the seat, coordination and communication of the aids and attention to the horse's needs.  By helping riders grow more competent, Ms. Leahy seeks to enhance each student's confidence and sense of fulfillment from equestrian pursuits.  She also strives to improve each horse's performance by developing its athletic potential and increasing its reception of the aids.  Improved balance, suppleness and submission allow the horse to become more responsive and its gaits and jumping style more expressive.  

Ms. Leahy enjoys training riders and horses of all ages and ability levels.  Her enthusiasm is contagious, and there is nothing she likes better that to share her passion with students.  

(253) 736-4888
tmqleahy@gmail.com

Rachel Koehler
Koehler Training
rkoehler0525@yahoo.com
(253)255-7295

Rachel Koehler has trained and shown numerous breeds and disciplines of horses throughout her 25 years of experience in the equine industry.  Her expertise includes Showmanship, Equitation, Western Pleasure, Reining, Trail, Cattle Sorting, Hunt Seat, Lower Level Dressage and Jumping.

She instructs students of all ages, from first time riders to those showing on the national circuit.  Her approach is to utilize a natural horsemanship technique, assisting the rider in relating to and understanding the horses mind and body, allowing them to gain confidence and obtain a unity so they become one team.

Her sensible, honest, down-to-earth approach is refreshing and benefits not only the younger rider but also those older, wanting to return to horses after a hiatus.

Some of her successes include taking 4H students on to High Blues at State Championships, helping tentative riders regain their confidence and educating the novice trail rider on successfully competing in the show ring.

Rachel also has an extensive background in starting horses under saddle.  Her methodology is to start with a solid foundation of groundwork, ensuring her horses have a positive experience when under saddle.

Rachel is presently accepting new students and offers safe, well-trained lesson horses to accommodate both children and adults.

She is also currently accepting partial and full time horses in training and is available for consultation on equine sales and purchases.

References and rates may be obtained by contacting Rachel at (253)255-7295.