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Sierra Valencia

Show Trainer/Riding Instructor

Sierra has grown up around horses her entire life. She started riding lessons at Golden Gate Stables at the young age of five years old, learned the basic skills of horsemanship, responsibility, hard work, and confidence. Moving through the levels of Pony Club Sierra has competed in Hunter/Jumpers, Three Day, and Pony Club Rallies. . Achieving her C3 rating before going off to college to continue her equine education at William Woods University. There, she focused on her Equine Science degree and competed on the Hunter/Jumper circuit in Missouri.

Lisa Kunz

Show Trainer/Riding Instructor

Lisa has been riding, training, and managing show horses for nearly four decades. she has worked as a professional rider, assistant trainer and barn manager for some of the country’s top show jumping barns and spent many years traveling the “A” show circuit. Her professionalism and commitment toward developing both young and adult riders, as well as helping them achieve their personal goals, is why many of her students have gone on to compete nationally in the jumper and equitation divisions.

Heather Jones

Riding Instructor

Heather is a CHA certified riding instructor with experience teaching students of all ages and levels of training.
Heather garnered a well-rounded fundamental horsemanship education through the practical application of her education which she enjoys passing on to her students.

Andrea Young

Manager/Riding Instructor

Andrea Young is a National Award Winning United States Hunter Jumper Association Certified Trainer. She grew up on horseback in Southern California and gained experience from top trainers in multiple riding disciplines. For over thirty years her students have won multiple awards in the show ring from local to the National level. Andrea is also a published author whose debut novel was well-received and recommend by "United for Libraries", a division of the American Library Association.