TRAINERs
HOLLY RUSSELL
Holly developed her skills over 20 years, learning from Olympians and upper level riders, young breeding stock, and a host of ‘problem’ horses. She most enjoys revealing the talents of challenging horses and developing fulfilling partnerships between horses and their riders.
Her approach to training horses uses kindness and clarity, whether for a 3-year-old who is being backed for the first time or for a mature performance horse who needs a refresh or to be brought along in their training. Holly also has a passion for teaching riders of all levels to find success and joy in their riding. $60 for a 1 hour private lesson. $45 for a 1 hour Semi private lesson. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.
Holly developed her skills over 20 years, learning from Olympians and upper level riders, young breeding stock, and a host of ‘problem’ horses. She most enjoys revealing the talents of challenging horses and developing fulfilling partnerships between horses and their riders.
Her approach to training horses uses kindness and clarity, whether for a 3-year-old who is being backed for the first time or for a mature performance horse who needs a refresh or to be brought along in their training. Holly also has a passion for teaching riders of all levels to find success and joy in their riding. $60 for a 1 hour private lesson. $45 for a 1 hour Semi private lesson. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.
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DEVIN MILAN
Devin’s lifelong passion for horses and the art of riding began when she was seven years old. During her 17 years of riding, Devin quickly climbed the equestrian ranks as she achieved THIS Children’s Medal Finals, Junior Hunter Finals, Maclay Nationals and several more. Continuing her education, she received her Bachelors Degree in Communications from Michigan State University. Concurrent with her studies she competed at Top A and AA shows under the guidance of several renowned trainers, to include, Kim Carey, Tara Golaszewski, Andrew Farless, Dorothy Campbell, Garo Kazan and Cindy Phibbs.
With an extensive show career Devin is showing as a professional at Top A and AA shows, National Hunter Derbies and up to 1.35m in the jumper ring. She continues to teach riders from beginning levels all the way through advanced and training horses from never being backed to fine tuning their show career. $55 for a 45 minute private lesson, $40.00 for a 1 hour semi private lesson. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.
With an extensive show career Devin is showing as a professional at Top A and AA shows, National Hunter Derbies and up to 1.35m in the jumper ring. She continues to teach riders from beginning levels all the way through advanced and training horses from never being backed to fine tuning their show career. $55 for a 45 minute private lesson, $40.00 for a 1 hour semi private lesson. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.
OLESYA STADNIK
Olesya fell in love with horses for the first time at nine years old when her parents brought her to watch a USSR dressage Olympic team rider. She started riding in 1986 at 10 years old in Kyiv, Ukraine and was formally trained in dressage, show jumping and vaulting. Jumping was her true passion. In 2004 she moved to Michigan, where she started as a volunteer for a therapeutic riding program and was introduced to the hunter/jumper world. With time Olesya pursued her dream of becoming an instructor. Getting a master’s degree in biology from a Ukrainian University it has given her a better understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of horses and riders. Unfortunately, due to the health reasons she had to stop jumping and for the last 9 years she has been working as barn manager and assistant trainer to a dressage silver and gold medalist. Olesya also helps with horse’s rehabilitation at a local rescue place for horses and donkeys. Her goal is to give a chance to every horse and share her knowledge with every rider with a fun and safe manner. $55 for a 45-1 hour private lesson. No semi private lessons available. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.
Olesya fell in love with horses for the first time at nine years old when her parents brought her to watch a USSR dressage Olympic team rider. She started riding in 1986 at 10 years old in Kyiv, Ukraine and was formally trained in dressage, show jumping and vaulting. Jumping was her true passion. In 2004 she moved to Michigan, where she started as a volunteer for a therapeutic riding program and was introduced to the hunter/jumper world. With time Olesya pursued her dream of becoming an instructor. Getting a master’s degree in biology from a Ukrainian University it has given her a better understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of horses and riders. Unfortunately, due to the health reasons she had to stop jumping and for the last 9 years she has been working as barn manager and assistant trainer to a dressage silver and gold medalist. Olesya also helps with horse’s rehabilitation at a local rescue place for horses and donkeys. Her goal is to give a chance to every horse and share her knowledge with every rider with a fun and safe manner. $55 for a 45-1 hour private lesson. No semi private lessons available. Training rides are the same as lesson prices.