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Paula Berbaum

Paula's program of classical training methods and sound horsemanship continues to produce winning horse/rider combinations. Paula has been training hunters and jumpers for over twenty-five years. Her students and horses have competed at all venues --from local shows to the AA circuit. She has found, started and brought along countless young horses and introduced new riders into successful show careers. Teaching riders of all ages and experience, offering step-by-step instruction with detailed explanation.

She takes pride working with each student to insure that goals are met. Whether you need help learning how to handle, groom and tack up a horse, training and coaching at horse shows she can help. She has done clinics at Michigan State University on Balanced Jumping techniques and judges Hunter/Jumper shows in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Amy Moore, her daughter is one of Paula's greatest achievements. Amy now is a professional trainer and Paula's partner.

Amy Moore

Amy grew up in the saddle from the age of two and has been jumping since seven years old. She grew up on a horse farm her mother as the trainer. Hunter/Jumper was the primary discipline, however she was also given the opportunity to learn other disciplines, such as western, saddle seat, dressage, and polo.

During her junior years she earned year end championships for Equitation Over Fences many years and did very well in the Regular Hunters and jumpers. Amy also qualified and competed at Nationals in Harrisburg, Pa for the ASHA Medals.

Amy was has also groomed for top trainers (from Michigan) going to venues such as, WEF in Wellington, Equifest, and the Kentucky Horse park.

Amy made the decision to go professional in 2002. Going pro seemed like the best route as she loves riding many horses, but will forever miss the thrill of Medals.

Amy teaches students to be as picky as she is about the care a horse deserves and implements safety in all teachings as well. She offers monthly training packages for both horse and rider that cater to each individuals needs and experience levels. Encouraging both horses and clients to be the best they can be and work hard to achieve their goals.

Junior highlights include:

-1998 Novice Jr. Equitation Over Fences Champion

-1998 Limit Jr. Equitation Over Fences Champion

-1998 Young Riders Reserve Champion in the Medal Finals

-1999 Low Children/Adult Jumper Reserve Champion

-2000 Qualification for the ASHA Medal Finals in Harrisburg

-2000 Open Jr. Equitation Over Fences Champion

-2001 Open Jr. Equitation Over Fences Champion

-2001 Regular Working Hunter Reserve Champion