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A lifelong equestrian, Kathleen started riding on camp horses and then purchased her
own pony. With her pony, Leprechaun, Kathleen was Maine State Pony Jumper
Champion.
Involvement in 4-H led to Kathleen and Leprechaun being chosen to represent the
State of Maine at the New England 4-H Show in Springfield, Massachusetts. After
graduating from high school, Kathleen went to Porlock Vale Riding School in England
where she received British Horse Society Instructor and Stable Manager
Certifications. Returning to Maine, Kathleen ran her own boarding, riding and training
business for the next 20 years.
Kathleen and her students competed successfully in dressage and eventing all over
New England. During this time, she was a founding member of the Southern Maine
Dressage Association and a popular judge at Pony Club rallies, dressage and 4-H
shows.
In 1996, Kathleen moved to Grand Cypress Equestrian Center in Orlando, Florida.
Grand Cypress Equestrian Center became the first British Horse Society Approved
Exam Center in the USA and Kathleen worked there as Equestrian Programs
Director. During the next 10 years, 247 students received British Horse Society
certifications through this highly respected program.
In 2007, Kathleen received the prestigious Overseas Award for her support of the
British Horse Society and its examination system. Kathleen is a skilled and detailed
teacher who enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of horses with students of all
ages.
own pony. With her pony, Leprechaun, Kathleen was Maine State Pony Jumper
Champion.
Involvement in 4-H led to Kathleen and Leprechaun being chosen to represent the
State of Maine at the New England 4-H Show in Springfield, Massachusetts. After
graduating from high school, Kathleen went to Porlock Vale Riding School in England
where she received British Horse Society Instructor and Stable Manager
Certifications. Returning to Maine, Kathleen ran her own boarding, riding and training
business for the next 20 years.
Kathleen and her students competed successfully in dressage and eventing all over
New England. During this time, she was a founding member of the Southern Maine
Dressage Association and a popular judge at Pony Club rallies, dressage and 4-H
shows.
In 1996, Kathleen moved to Grand Cypress Equestrian Center in Orlando, Florida.
Grand Cypress Equestrian Center became the first British Horse Society Approved
Exam Center in the USA and Kathleen worked there as Equestrian Programs
Director. During the next 10 years, 247 students received British Horse Society
certifications through this highly respected program.
In 2007, Kathleen received the prestigious Overseas Award for her support of the
British Horse Society and its examination system. Kathleen is a skilled and detailed
teacher who enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of horses with students of all
ages.
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Interns come to Class Act Farm from all over the world for the
opportunity to ride and learn world class horse care.
opportunity to ride and learn world class horse care.
| Interns |
| Sarah and Linda with Jennie |
| Lisa jumping Gus |
| Lena having a lesson on Roma with Jennie. |
Jennie is an advanced, extremely accomplished rider and trainer. Originally
from Sweden, Jennie learned her disciplines as a young rider and then trained
throughout Europe while developing her boarding, training and riding business,
Class Act Farm.
Jennie has reached top rider status in the world in Eventing and was short listed
for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 2000 Sydney games. Jennie has
competed throughout the country and is a 5-time competitor at the Rolex 3-day
event in Lexington, Kentucky which is one of the premier Eventing competitions
in the world.
Jennie has trained some of the top Junior and Adult riders for Eventing and the
Hunter/Jumpers. Her students have excelled on and off the horse as Jennie
trains with both the sport and the rider's personal growth as her goals. It is with
her understanding of the horse and rider relationship, Jennie is able to bring out
the best and provide the most enjoyment for horse and rider.
from Sweden, Jennie learned her disciplines as a young rider and then trained
throughout Europe while developing her boarding, training and riding business,
Class Act Farm.
Jennie has reached top rider status in the world in Eventing and was short listed
for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 2000 Sydney games. Jennie has
competed throughout the country and is a 5-time competitor at the Rolex 3-day
event in Lexington, Kentucky which is one of the premier Eventing competitions
in the world.
Jennie has trained some of the top Junior and Adult riders for Eventing and the
Hunter/Jumpers. Her students have excelled on and off the horse as Jennie
trains with both the sport and the rider's personal growth as her goals. It is with
her understanding of the horse and rider relationship, Jennie is able to bring out
the best and provide the most enjoyment for horse and rider.
SWEET WILLIAM
Sweet William, a 7 year old homebred
Holsteiner cross gelding by Chant de
Paix, the stallion owned by Jo and Jay
McCracken that Jennie competed with
many wins through Advanced , out of
Sweetness Swiss, our wonderful
broodmare who has given us many
more promising youngsters, has
always been a favorite with the Interns.
William is not the easiest horse to ride
since he can be a bit spooky and quite
insecure, but his sweet disposition wins
everyone over. Through the patient
efforts of many Class Act Farm Interns,
William has gained confidence and
started a very promising career in
Eventing. We will keep you updated
on his progress. Jennie is sure that he
will make you proud!
Sweet William, a 7 year old homebred
Holsteiner cross gelding by Chant de
Paix, the stallion owned by Jo and Jay
McCracken that Jennie competed with
many wins through Advanced , out of
Sweetness Swiss, our wonderful
broodmare who has given us many
more promising youngsters, has
always been a favorite with the Interns.
William is not the easiest horse to ride
since he can be a bit spooky and quite
insecure, but his sweet disposition wins
everyone over. Through the patient
efforts of many Class Act Farm Interns,
William has gained confidence and
started a very promising career in
Eventing. We will keep you updated
on his progress. Jennie is sure that he
will make you proud!