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
•    2010 Triathlon National Championships
•    2011 Triathlon World Championships Beijing

  

       

     Wilderness First Aide

                       

 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.