~ More than three decades of riding horses
~ Retraining her first horse from a racehorse to a jumper,
competing through
the Open Jumper level
~ Working as a vet. tech. in a small animal hospital, assistant in an equine lay-up barn, and
"foaling out" at a breeding farm
~ Courses at UF including Animal Nutrition and Horse Enterprise Management, culminating
in a BS in Chemistry
~ Continuing education, e.g. at USDF Symposiums and Equitana
~ Successfully competing in dressage,
jumpers, and CT at both recognized and schooling shows
~ Use of classical dressage methodology combined with round pen to train
a variety of breeds and client's disciplines
~ Experience with training from imprinting through "backing" through showing, along
with re-trains of "problem" horses
~ Trainer of the Year in the Canterbury Dressage Schooling Show Series in 2001, 2004, 2005,
2007, and 2008
~ Won or placed each year-end in the Canterbury Dressage Schooling Show Series 1999-2008, from Intro to 4th
level
~ Successful showing in recognized Dressage Shows, under-saddle up to 3rd level, and DSHB in-hand with our youngsters
~ Earning
a reputation as a trainer with special expertise in starting young horses correctly
~ Receiving her USDF Bronze Medal in November,
2004
~ Taking lessons with top instructors, including Anne Gribbons, Sharon & Michael Poulin, and Walter Zeittl
~ Training
predominantly with Tom Noone since 2003
ABOUT THE OWNERS
SDF is owned by Charlie Rock and Sheri Evers-Rock.
Charlie assists with the horses' daily care along
with upkeep and improvements to the property.
Sheri is the trainer and instructor, whose experience includes:
