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RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN

Jenn Giacopelli

Owner & Head Trainer

(203) 470-2673

jgrhiannon@outlook.com


330 Peach Lake Rd

Brewster, NY 10509

- Located within 3 Phase Equestrian Center -

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ABOUT RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN

Our Background & Philosophy

Surrounded by breathtaking landscape within the heart of Brewster, NY, Rhiannon Equestrian offers riders and horses of all ages and abilities a uniquely individualized training program. Directed by a highly trained staff, our program is designed to assist our riders in accomplishing all of their equestrian goals and dreams. We provide a positive environment, while ensuring maximum safety and success. We invite you to explore our engaging and diverse course schedule, and schedule a visit to see our facility and meet our team.

CLINIC RECAP: "RIDING THE HANDY ROUND'

Highlights from a wonderful weekend of Riding and Fun!

Rhiannon Equestrian would like to send a huge congratulations out to all the riders who participated in our “Riding the Handy Round” clinic this weekend! Everyone rode beautifully and did an outstanding job throughout the two-day curriculum. The riders and horses were challenged with a variety of natural obstacles, ambitious tracks, and complex coursework that asked challenging questions of it’s partakers.


Special congratulations to:
Fiona Forsyth
Sarah Mankoff
Cory Scott-Whittier
Kelly Stevens
Paula Steinberg
Pam MacGillivray
Cheryl Slater-Frudak
Ginny Gerard
Stacey Crowley
Allegra Esposito
Anna Parzych


You were all Champions this weekend 🏆


Special thanks to Karen Bulzacchelli for the amazing photos!

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TRAINING & BOARDING

ABOUT OUR TRAINING PROGRAM

Excellence in Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation

ABOUT OUR LESSON & TRAINING RATES

Goal Based Instruction

MONTHLY BOARDING PACKAGES

The Highest Level of Horse Care

PHOTO GALLERY


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RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN NEWS

Clinics, Show Schedule, Achievements & More

UPCOMING CLINIC: "RIDING THE HANDY ROUND" NOVEMBER 6 & 7

Clinic presented by head trainer Jenn Giacopelli

November 6th & 7th


Hunter derbies, which are classes comprised of two rounds, have become increasingly popular in recent years. More show venues are now offering derby classes for their exhibitors at a variety of heights.   This has left many would-be derby competitors eager to learn more about these classes and their two-round format. 

Join us from 8:30am - 11:45am on November 6th & 7th to learn more about how to ride these fun and interesting courses. Get answers to your questions about how the second round should be ridden differently than the first, if the second round similar to riding a handy, what that means, and so much more! 

Session 1 (2’9”-3’3”) 8:30am-10:00am

Session 2 (2’-2’6”) 10:15am-11:45am 

$150 per rider ($75 per day)


Fall Barn Social to follow:

Sunday 11:45am - 1pm 

(bring a treat/beverage for the group) 

RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN IN-HOUSE CLINIC: RIDE A STRAIGHT TRACK
APRIL 24 & 25

Clinic presented by head trainer Jenn Giacopelli


Rhiannon riders came together for a two-day intensive clinic focusing on improving the horse’s straightness and track both on the flat and over fences!

On the first day students employed several exercises on the flat to better understand how to create a straight horse and track. They learned how to utilize those concepts and skills to encourage their horses to move better under saddle both in and out of the show ring. They then applied those skills over a variety of pole and gymnastic exercises to further develop and improve straightness in their horses, thereby improving their track over fences.

On the second day students  participated in a “mock horse show” format. They began with a warm-up on the flat revisiting the material worked on the prior day.  They also schooled over several warm-up jumps to prepare their horses for the coursework to follow. Three courses were posted for students to complete, one at a time.  Courses were analyzed by Jenn in the group setting so that all participants could learn from each other’s corrections and successes. At the close of the clinic, participants enjoyed a casual outdoor reception (respecting social distancing!).

RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN IN-HOUSE CLINIC: PERFECTING YOUR TRACK AND PACE
JUNE 27 & 28

Clinic presented by head trainer Jenn Giacopelli


Providing a 2-day intensive clinic focusing on training exercises to improve track and pace for hunters, jumpers and equitation.

Congratulations to our riders who participated in the clinic this weekend! We had two long, hot, and intensive days but our riders and horses were spectacular! Super success on all fronts and looking forward to the next scheduled clinic!! 🐴🐴🐴

RHIANNON EQUESTRIAN 2020 SHOW SEASON RECAP

Rhiannon Equestrian would like to congratulate all of our riders who competed during the 2020 summer show season!  With this unusual show season, safety remained paramount and our riders made the best of numerous health and safety protocols that were required for the USEF show season to move forward.  We could not be more proud of the support each rider showed their fellow barn mates, being there to cheer each other on!  Several of our riders competed with new mounts or moved up in their divisions and all had an opportunity to showcase how their dedicated training efforts paid off in the show ring.  


Congratulations go out to:


Ashley and Lauren Crowley showing for the first time with Ring for the Butler in the

Walk-Trot and Leadline Divisions and both taking home Champion ribbons


Allegra Esposito and Iceland for their champion ribbon in Crossrail Equitation, winning 3 of 4 classes 


Brynn Forlizzi and Dusk Til Dawn for successfully moving up to the Children’s Large Hunter Pony

division with solid placings in a number of other divisions throughout the summer


Elliot Esposito successfully showing in the Hunters, Equitation and Jumpers with Elsa, and

earning a 2nd place out of 20 in the Saugerties Children’s Hunters


Hannah Barone and her horse Chloe for their successful rounds in both

the Hunter and Equitation divisions 


Cory Whittier and Queen of Diamonds rounding out their show season with a notable 

6th place ribbon at the M&S Year End Awards in the Dover Adult Medal and impressive rounds at M&S finals


Pam McGillivray earning high ribbons for her rounds in the in both Hunter and Equitation

divisions with her horse Chips of Gold


Sarah Mankoff and her Hippy Blue riding to 4th place in the M&S Adult Hunter Stake at

M&S Finals and fantastic rounds in the Adult Equitation Medal


Cheryl Slater and her new partner B on Que, debuting successfully together in

a number of Hunter and Equitation divisions

Rae Medrano and her new partner Sir Charleston earning high ribbons in the Saugerties

Adult Hunters and taking Reserve Champion in the Pre Adult Equitation 


Paula Steinberg completing  outstanding  rounds with new horse Killian in the

Adult Hunters and Adult Equitation divisions

Jillian Rosenwasser moving up to the Jr/ Am Medium Jumpers 1.30 M with Lady Beth de W&S 


Congratulations to Jessica Rosenwasser and Vex Casiris closing the season as the

2020 M&S Dover Adult Medal National Finals Champion

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