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Experience
A Lifetime of Horsemanship:
2004-present
Horsemanship Program Director at the Highland Ranch in Mendocino County. While accepting horses in training, I also have the wonderful opportunity to offer lessons, host clinics and invite riders to this luxurious equestrian paradise! www.highlandranch.com2001 -2004
Self-Employed in Sonoma County. Horses in training included young hunter/jumper, three-day eventing, working cowhorse, cutting and reining prospects, endurance, pleasure and trail horses, and rescue projects, including mustangs, racehorses, and mules. Clients' numbers available upon reference request. Training and lessons with Leslie Rosenberg, Audrey Goldsmith, Ollie Galligan, Art Grunig, Diana Field, Bryan Neubert, Richard Winters, and others. Assistant to Audrey Goldsmith and Diana Field at Skyview Farm in Sebastopol. I have learned so much from these amazing trainers and the talented horses they have in their barn.2000 - 2001
Wrangler at Chanslor Ranch in Bodega Bay, California. Duties included starting horses, guiding trail rides, care and exercise of horses. I was given a lot of independence and confidence in my work with a variety of different horses. I also enjoyed helping riders at every level enjoy their ride and better communicate with their horses.
1999
Wrangler at the N Bar Ranch. Duties included starting young ranch horses, guiding guests through over 100,000 acres of the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, working cattle, care of 60 head of horses, including mares and foals. Preston Bates, the owner and manager of the ranch, taught me much by example, told me a few secrets, and left me alone in the wilderness to discover what I could from the back of some wonderful horses. This was such a wonderful experience. Visit www.nbarranch.com1996 - 1999
Self employed starting horses, helping people with "problem" horses, assisting with hunter/jumper training, teaching beginning english lessons, studying Natural Horsemanship, working cattle, and working as a veterinary technician. I appreciate this varied exposure to different horses and owners doing things many different ways. I came across many memorable horses and people who taught me quite a bit.
1994 - 1996Groom and exercise rider at Triple Rise, Mike Gallaway's hunter/jumper barn, intensive lessons and training.
1993- 1994
Starting colts, guiding trail rides.1993- 1994
Groom at thoroughbred breeding stables in Kentucky 1988 - 1992 Groom at the Grand Prix level, continued training in dressage and jumping. Western riding experience in gymkhana and cow work. 1978 - 1988 Intensive training in dressage and jumping, including daily lessons and monthly showing at rated shows and novice events.References available upon request. Click on BACKGROUND for details of my experience.
Robyn Spector P.O. Box 646, Philo, CA 95466 (707) 272-2127 e-mail: robynshorseplay@yahoo.com
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