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boarding > The horse haven at bear creek herd: Equine Instructors

At any time during the year, our barn is occupied by many wonderful horses. We are pleased to introduce you to our herd of special equines. Whether a horse is one of the resident Equine Instructors, one of our Guest Instructors, or one of our Family of Boarders, it is our goal to ensure that each herd member is treated with the best care available. We encourage you to take a moment and meet these wonderful horses!

Our Equine Instructors

Robbin
 
Jizelle
 
Angel
Robbin is a sensitive and expressive Quarterhorse who has taught many students the importance of communication. Robbin is very forgiving of new students missteps, but is quick to remind more advanced students that using soft leg and seat cues get the best results.
Owner: Robyn Smith
 
Jizelle is a 12yo 13.2 hand Morgan/Pony cross with lots of energy and pizzazz. Her favorite students are balanced and confident riders who don’t mind a little excitement. She loves to teach jumping and cantering. She has had one beautiful baby and hopes to have more someday.
Owner: Robyn Smith
 
Angel is a 15yo POA (Pony of the Americas) that is 13.2 hands. She is a solid teacher for students to learn confidence while riding. She loves to trot around the arena teaching kids to post and show off her beautiful spots. Angel’s favorite hobby is eating.
Owner: Robyn Smith
         
Ginger
 
Jasmine
 
Sadie
Ginger is a sensitive Haflinger who loves to please her students. As a new instructor she is sometimes anxious about making mistakes with beginners, so she prefers her students have some experience.
Owner: Michelle Melton
 
Jasmine is a 7yo blond 14.2 hand Haflinger. She is cute, playful and bossy. Although she looks like a child's Princess pony, she prefers strong-willed teens and adults. She is one of our most talented soccer players and loves to canter around the arena showing off her flowing mane and tail.
Owner: Robyn Smith
 
Sadie is an 8yo 14 hand Quarter Horse. She loves to teach students to canter and is very smooth. Sadie enjoys teaching Ground Work and is very patient. When she is not hanging out with her friends outside, she is teaching confidence and jumping in the arena.
Owner: Robyn Smith

       
  Lily    
 
heart In Memory of Lily heart
Lily was a German Warmblood who adjusted her teaching style to fit each student and their riding ability. Lily taught western, dressage and groundwork, but her favorite subject was bareback jumping. She is missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Owned by: Robyn Smith