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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 Moore grew up in the saddle from the age of two and has been jumping since the age of seven. Growing up on a horse farm with her mother as the trainer gave Amy a unique experience and led to a lifelong commitment to horses.

Hunter/Jumper is Amys’ primary expertise; however, she has also been given the opportunity to be educated in other disciplines such as western, saddle seat, dressage, and polo. During her junior years she earned many championships for Equitation over Fences and did very well in the Regular Working Hunters and Jumpers.

Amy also qualified and competed at Nationals in Harrisburg, PA for the ASHA Medals. Working with top trainers and traveling to such locations as WEF in Wellington, Equifest, and Kentucky have given her valuable and extensive experience at a multitude of venues. Amy made the decision to go professional in 2002, and in doing so, has allowed her to pursue her dream of teaching and training.

Amy teaches students to be as picky as she is about the care a horse deserves. While teaching classical methods and sound horsemanship, Amy provides a safe and fun environment in which learning thrives. With personal attention to each client, whether student or equine, she will develop an individual tailored lesson and training program that is for you and your horse. With her constructive yet serious teaching style, Amy encourages both horses and clients to be the best they can be and work hard to achieve their goals.

Career 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