From Nancy Lindsey, January 2012:

"I have worked with Holly for many years; first teaching her as a Pony Clubber, then instructing her in private lessons, and most recently coordinating  with her as a fellow professional instructor and trainer. Holly was always a serious and hard-working student who persevered with difficult horses and competed them successfully. She took responsibility for her horses' care and training when most of her contemporaries relied on extensive support of their parents and trainers. I saw her as a true horseman in the making.
 
I was very glad when Holly chose to become a professional and have referred several students to her. They have all been pleased with her instruction. I feel that Holly is a conscientious teacher and trainer who will always put her students' best interest first."

From Karen Wehman, January 2012:

"Holly has been a godsend to both my 14 year old daughter and our 6 year old, green, Thoroughbred. We had been with a trainer for 4 years prior to Holly but knew we had to make a change. I did extensive research and found Holly. It was a scary move for us but one we have never regretted nor have we ever looked back.

Through kind, positive and disciplined training she has taken a green horse and a 14 year old girl to new heights. My daughter has never smiled or enjoyed riding as much as she does now. Before we came to Holly it was a fight between my daughter and our horse. That took the fun out of riding and competing for my daughter (and I'm sure for our horse as well).

Our horse was charging fences, unbalanced and unengaged in his hind end. Within 1-2 lessons the charging fences was a thing of the past. Holly quickly taught our horse and my daughter techniques to correct the balance and make him engage his hind end. We have a "new" horse-one that my daughter LOVES to ride and compete with. They are a team. They now understand and respect each other. She gave both of them a great foundation. Now that she has given them a foundation, she is taking both of them to levels we never anticipated. Both my daughter and her horse are so much happier!

Holly always has my daughter and our horse's best interest in every aspect of their training. She is a professional and conducts herself as such. She is a kind, honest, trustworthy, responsible and very hard working. You do not have to spend much time with her to know that this is her first love."


From Deborah McKenzie, January 2012:
"I have been working with Holly for over a year now.  She started working with my 8 yr old green horse and she has made all the difference in his development. I am thrilled with his progress and we are planning to start taking him to schooling shows soon. 

 
Holly is a dedicated and thorough trainer.  She has a very professional and pleasant  demeanor and is always a pleasure to be with.  While working with my horse she maintains a positive and confident approach.  She rewards him with kind words and always keeps the lesson moving forward. 
 
I have benefitted greatly from her work with him, as he has become a horse that is now fun for me to ride with less effort on my part.
 
She has spent a lot of time with him on flatwork to build the basics and he now has a great foundation for his jumping. 
 
Holly has been able to school my horse at my property as we live in the same area.  The new facility that Holly has moved to has an excellent covered arena with good footing  and I am happy to haul my horse there for lessons. Plans are underway for a new outdoor jumping arena as well.
 
Stalls are large, clean and airy. 
 
I am lucky enough to be able to keep my horses at home and am very "picky" about their welfare. I would not hesitate to have either of my horses in Holly's care at any time.  The care and concern she shows for her horses and those in her program is unquestionable.  She goes the extra mile when it comes to the management of any equine.
 
I have worked with other trainers in the past and I would rate Holly as one of the best.  I have been riding for more than 20 years and have worked at a local tack store for over 10 years.  I'm aware of many trainers and barns in our area, so feel that I am in a position that my opinion is of some value."


From Nina Springer, January 2012:

"I have known Holly since my daughter joined the Pony Club in which Holly was an Upper Level Pony Clubber about a decade ago.  Despite her relative youth, Holly has always been someone to "look up to" for her high level of knowledge and her capable outlook.  Holly takes her students, the horses she trains, and their safety very seriously.  She has been a valuable instructor for our current young Pony Clubbers, has trained several of the Pony Club horses, and has also instructed adults at our barn.  Holly is a rare combination of horse intuition and strong organizational skills that makes her someone we can count on!"
 
aaaaaaaaaaaaiii