Barn Manager/Western Trainer: Marissa Wolk

 

Marissa received her AAS in Equine Science and Management from Morrisville State College, NY in 2006. Marissa comes to us with over 8 years experience in barn management, horse training and giving lessons.

 

Currently, a member of the:

• National Reining Horse Association
• National Barrel Horse Association
• American Quarter Horse Association

Marissa's training specialities:

• Western pleasure seat
• Reining

 
To the right you can view a YouTube video of Marissa working a horse bridleless.

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Trainer: Lynn Dafoe

 

Lynn received her education at California State Polytechnic University, B.S. Business Management/Marketing/Public Relations. Graduate work UCLA film school. Has been professionally training for over 25 years.

Lynn's training specialities include:

• Sport horses
• Equitation
• Dressage/Jumpers/Hunters

Lynn's Professional Experience:

Head Trainer at:
• Griffith Park Farms: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, CA
• Gaytan Training: Burbank, CA
• Riverside Riding Club: Burbank, CA
• Glen Farm: Portsmouth, RI
• Country Stables: Rhamat Hasharone/Tel Aviv Israel
• Dafoe Training Stables: Internationally

Apprenticed under:

• Rosey Reed
• Art Gaytan
• Jay Cherry
• Hilda Gurney
• LaDonne Hatley

 

Mentioned events: International Andalusian Side-saddle Drill Team Performances at LAEC World Cup Dressage events, Hollywood Christmas Parades, Tournament of Roses (Rose Parade and Rose Bowl half-time events on CBS), Celebration of the Horse sponsored by the British Royal Family. National and International championship awards in many breed specific circuits.