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Laura Gerst, Owner/Trainer
Laura comes with extensive experience in hunters, jumpers, and equitation.  She began her career as a professional working for Linda Hough in 1990 and worked for Carleton & Cindy Brooks until 1994, when she started a business with her dad.  In 1999, Laura decided it was time to be on her own so she formed Windy Hill Equestrians, Inc. a full time training barn with 40 horses.  Laura enjoys competing at the grand prix level and helping her students develop and reach their riding goals.   
 

 


Carolyn Becker, Assistant Trainer

Carolyn has extensive experience in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She is a graduate of UCLA with a degree in business economics. She has competed successfully in the highest divisions of the Junior and Amateur divisions. In 2005 she turned professional and went to work for some of the top trainers in Southern California, such as, Mark Bone, Francie Steinwedell Carvin, and Sovereign Place with trainers Joe Thorpe and Keri Kampsen. Working for these other professionals, she earned more miles in the professional divisions and trained students from the pony divisions to the top equitation finals all over the country.
 

Gustavo Cruz, Barn Manager
Gustavo has been with Laura since 1997.  He manages 3 other grooms at home, the care and maintenance of Windy Hill's 40 horses in training, hires and manages grooms at the horseshows, and manages the horses that go on the road. 

 

 

 

Paul Bennett, Trainer
Paul Bennett owns Sungrove Farm in San Ramon, CA but he and Laura join forces at the shows.  Paul has been a successful trainer and rider on the circuit for many years so we are lucky to have him with us.  He helps with buying and selling, riding, teaching, and managing the show horses.

 

Chris Borba, Trainer/Consultant
Chris was a successful trainer with his own business, Tailgate Farm, for many years. In 2000, Chris decided to retire from Tailgate and that's when Laura enlisted his help with her business. Chris meets us at the shows to assist as the ground man for the grand prix horses as well as many others that are showing. He is a valuable consultant at Windy Hill, and we are fortunate to have him.

Jenny Whitworth, Assistant Trainer
Jenny came from Dorset, England eight years ago and has been riding for Laura for the past five.  Jenny has an eventing background with an emphasis on dressage. She is a British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor but much prefers the California climate.  Jenny's lessons keep both horse and rider in tip top shape. 


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