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Laura comes with extensive experience in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She began her career as a professional working for Linda Hough i
n 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.