ABOUT US :

CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS

MISSION STATEMENT

In 1990 I set out to provide the best possible environment for children to explore the world of horses. I wanted to create a place that could mean as much to them as the barns that I grew up in did to me. Over the last twenty years I feel that I have accomplished that through: Extensive Education and Experience; facilities and programs that cater to the non horse owning child. Thunderbay does not board horses or host public shows. Our attention is focused on the programs for your child. Anyone can have a Riding Academy but not everyone is qualified to teach your child.

EQUESTRIAN EDUCATION:

Meredith Manor International Centre
NC State University
Yorkshire Riding Centre, UK
Hannoveraner Riding School,Verden Germany.

CERTIFICATIONS:

MM Riding Master Vl (Highest Obtainable Level)
Certified Advance Instructor in Dressage/Combined Training
Certified Level Vl Trainer
Equine Nutrition Certification
Equine Forage Management Certification
Equine Facility Design Certification
English as a Second Language Certification
Red Cross First aide and CPR
Wilderness First Aide Certification
Red Cross Basic Water Rescue
Red Cross Small Craft Water Safety

ADVENTURE/SPORT CAMP QUALIFICATIONS:

1999,2000,2001 NC State Games Track
2000 Team N Training Leukemia Ride Laramie Wyoming
2001 European Aids Ride,Holland,Belgium,France (575 miles)
2001, 2003, 2005 MS Breakaway to the Beach Ride (150 miles)
2003 Charlotte Mountain Bike Racing Series
2003, 2006 NC Triathlon Sprint Competitions
2003, 2004 Lowe's Motor Speedway Time Trail Series
2004 Bridge to Bridge Ride(Grandfathers Mountain)
2005 Vietnam Ride for Care International (375 miles)
2006 Assault on Mt.. Mitchell
2007,2008 2009 Sonora Desert Search and Rescue
2009 Backwoods Orienteering Klub

When I was a child, I always dreamed of horses. Today I feel as if I am walking through the dreams of my childhood.