Quotes from Trainers

“As Rebecca's first trainer, I can easily say I have taught few kids who love riding as much as Rebecca did from the very first lesson.  Riding is all Rebecca wanted to do, and that included learning how to tack and untack her first horse, take care of him and groom him properly.  Rebecca was eight years old when she rode a horse with lymphangitis, and, after much practice, she learned how to properly wrap his legs and care for him.  Rebecca insisted on doing everything herself, and was determined to learn everything she could about taking care of her horse.  Rebecca is an excellent rider, but an even better horse woman.  She cares for the health and happiness of her horses as much as she enjoys the thrill of riding them.  At a young age, Rebecca rode several different horses, from a naughty pony to her first real horse.  She shone when competing, and had great show results from a very young age. From my time training Rebecca, she has always been fearless.”

— Sari Reid, Trainer, Red Coat Farm

“Rebecca is a pleasure to have in the barn.  She is a terrific horse woman and always prioritizes the care and wellbeing of her horses.  Rebecca also loves to show–she enjoys competing more than most students I have trained, and prioritizes her show schedule over all other activities. Whether it’s showing her own jumpers, her sister’s equitation horses or catch riding any other horse at our barn, she is happiest in the show ring. She also loves to help and mentor younger kids, and enjoys getting them more excited about the sport.  Rebecca’s riding has improved noticeably over the few years she has been at my barn, and I really look forward to watching her as she continues to compete in the high juniors and grand prix’s this year.”

Amelia McArdle, Trainer/Owner, Old Barrington Farm