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Raleigh, NC
Prior to enrolling in the Equestrian Program at Lake Erie College, Denise had loved
horses since childhood like most young girls. Denise enjoyed taking horseback riding
lessons at the local stables in the park. She learned how to ride and what it meant to
give back to the community. When she wasn’t in school, Denise volunteered at the
stables helping the instructors with their other classes or helping out with the local
handicapped riding program, Centaur Therapeutic Riding. Denise eventually moved on
to another barn where she rode and assisted with the care of 10 horses until she
enrolled for college.
Denise is a proud alumni member of Lake Erie College located in northeastern Ohio.
The liberal arts based college is a four-year accredited higher education institution that
takes pride in offering a personal touch to learning. Lake Erie College is a member in
good standing of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO), the Northeast
Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC). Lake Erie College also has
the great honor of being one of two colleges in the United States to gain
approval/certification by the internationally renowned British Horse Society.
Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1996. Her major was Equine Facility
Management with a minor in Equestrian Teacher Trainer. Many of her instructors at the
college held high-ranking positions within the northeastern Ohio equestrian community.
Her head coach had been with the College for over 30 years prior to her retirement in
2006. Many well-respected and renowned clinicians (i.e. -- George Morris and Chris
Kappler) came to the college to teach seminars. Some of the horse related classes that
were most interesting to Denise were Equine Lameness, Equine Nutrition, Equine
History and Theory, Stable Management, Show Judging and many of her balanced seat
riding classes. Dressage, Hunt Seat, Combined Training and Stadium Jumping classes
were all part of Denise’s class schedule. The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
was also a favorite pastime.
Once graduated, Denise worked for a stable in northeastern Ohio as one of its facility
maintenance workers. From there she procured a position as the Operations Manager
of another local riding establishment. Denise’s main responsibility was to oversee and
care for twelve horses in a competitive Hunt Seat stable. Proper nutrition, record
keeping for farrier and veterinarian, and upkeep of tack and equipment were also part
of the job. Although other professional positions lured Denise away from horses as her
main job, she still helped out her friends with their horse training and teaching.
Denise married Craig in 1997 and they continued to live in Ohio until 2000. A change of
lifestyle and the promise of a challenge prompted them to move to Raleigh, North
Carolina. Once Denise arrived in Raleigh, she starting looking immediately for new
“horse possibilities”. She found just that. A family in Wake Forest had several horses in
their backyard that were being ridden by local church youth. The owners had taught the
children everything they could and knew that an accomplished professional was needed
at this point. Denise taught several of the children the fundamentals of balanced seat
horseback riding and horse care. One of her students even went on to compete in
several local Hunt Seat shows.
In 2007 Denise opened Reining Cats and Dogs Pet Sitting. She is an avid believer in
animals and what they can do for humans. Denise continues to ride as much as she
can with her busy schedule and enjoy the simple pleasures of horses and what they are
all about.
horses since childhood like most young girls. Denise enjoyed taking horseback riding
lessons at the local stables in the park. She learned how to ride and what it meant to
give back to the community. When she wasn’t in school, Denise volunteered at the
stables helping the instructors with their other classes or helping out with the local
handicapped riding program, Centaur Therapeutic Riding. Denise eventually moved on
to another barn where she rode and assisted with the care of 10 horses until she
enrolled for college.
Denise is a proud alumni member of Lake Erie College located in northeastern Ohio.
The liberal arts based college is a four-year accredited higher education institution that
takes pride in offering a personal touch to learning. Lake Erie College is a member in
good standing of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO), the Northeast
Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC). Lake Erie College also has
the great honor of being one of two colleges in the United States to gain
approval/certification by the internationally renowned British Horse Society.
Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1996. Her major was Equine Facility
Management with a minor in Equestrian Teacher Trainer. Many of her instructors at the
college held high-ranking positions within the northeastern Ohio equestrian community.
Her head coach had been with the College for over 30 years prior to her retirement in
2006. Many well-respected and renowned clinicians (i.e. -- George Morris and Chris
Kappler) came to the college to teach seminars. Some of the horse related classes that
were most interesting to Denise were Equine Lameness, Equine Nutrition, Equine
History and Theory, Stable Management, Show Judging and many of her balanced seat
riding classes. Dressage, Hunt Seat, Combined Training and Stadium Jumping classes
were all part of Denise’s class schedule. The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
was also a favorite pastime.
Once graduated, Denise worked for a stable in northeastern Ohio as one of its facility
maintenance workers. From there she procured a position as the Operations Manager
of another local riding establishment. Denise’s main responsibility was to oversee and
care for twelve horses in a competitive Hunt Seat stable. Proper nutrition, record
keeping for farrier and veterinarian, and upkeep of tack and equipment were also part
of the job. Although other professional positions lured Denise away from horses as her
main job, she still helped out her friends with their horse training and teaching.
Denise married Craig in 1997 and they continued to live in Ohio until 2000. A change of
lifestyle and the promise of a challenge prompted them to move to Raleigh, North
Carolina. Once Denise arrived in Raleigh, she starting looking immediately for new
“horse possibilities”. She found just that. A family in Wake Forest had several horses in
their backyard that were being ridden by local church youth. The owners had taught the
children everything they could and knew that an accomplished professional was needed
at this point. Denise taught several of the children the fundamentals of balanced seat
horseback riding and horse care. One of her students even went on to compete in
several local Hunt Seat shows.
In 2007 Denise opened Reining Cats and Dogs Pet Sitting. She is an avid believer in
animals and what they can do for humans. Denise continues to ride as much as she
can with her busy schedule and enjoy the simple pleasures of horses and what they are
all about.
| If you are looking for someone who knows horses, their temperament, pros and cons of owning an equine, costs involved for quality care, overall horse knowledge, or balanced seat riding instruction, you need look no further. Please contact Denise directly to discuss your specific horse needs. |
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"The one great precept
and practice in using a
horse is this, never deal
with him when you are in
a fit of passion."
Xenophon, The Art of
Horsemanship, 400 BC.
and practice in using a
horse is this, never deal
with him when you are in
a fit of passion."
Xenophon, The Art of
Horsemanship, 400 BC.
"The good horseman is not
so much a part of the
horse as he is part of the
horse's movements."
Alessandro Alvisi, 1939.
so much a part of the
horse as he is part of the
horse's movements."
Alessandro Alvisi, 1939.
The word "dressage"
comes from the French
verb "dresser", meaning to
train.
comes from the French
verb "dresser", meaning to
train.
"Gentle hands in training
make gentle horses to
ride."
make gentle horses to
ride."
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