Instructors

Jocelyn Maniglia             (617)733-0395

 equestrianelement@yahoo.com

Horses have always been a big part of my life. Pleasure riding is my focus.  Harmony is the goal I set for my students.  I have been riding since the age of 6, experiencing all  styles from barrel racing to hunters.  I am always expanding my knowledge of horsemenship as well as the art of Dressage  by attending clinics and seminars.  I graduated from Umass Amherst, from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture with a degree in Equine Industries.  It was there I studied the fine art of Horsemanship from the talented staff at the campus stables, Hadley Farm.

Since graduation I have been instructing in english and western pleasure, as well as hunt seat. I am a patient teacher that sets obtainable goals for  all my students, whether you would like to ride for pleasure or show I will help you acheive balance and harmony with your horse.  

After teaching so many camps and lessons  I developed a way to break down the skills nessasary for confidence in the saddle.  I created the "ABC's of riding" to clarify the Principles of Riding. With a understanding of these simple principles anyone can ride!  

Megan Means                    (617)271-9183

mmeans713@gmail.com

Horses are reactant animals and they look toward the rider for cues on what to do. Understanding this, shows there is much more to horses than just riding.  In turn, I teach students the ins and outs of the stable. From learning how to approach a horse to grooming and tacking. These, what seem like simple tasks open up the novice rider up to the magical world of horses.

My background in horses goes back fifteen years, when I took my first pony ride at nine years old and never left the sport.  I have taught horseback riding for the past seven years to all ages; teaching both private and group lessons.  On top of teaching lessons I have also ran horseback riding programs to both children and adults. Safety is my number one priority for all of my students. I teach students to be able to look through the eyes of a horse and understand why horses act the way they do. Having a bachelors degree in both psychology and sociology has taught me how the human mind works, and has helped me acknowledge that everybody's learning styles are different.  I enjoy making the barn experience a fun and exciting atmosphere for learning.