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Cheryl L. West CHA Master Riding Instructor
Cheryl Lynn West was born in Australia in 1971. She moved to the States in 1976 where she grew up
in the Los Angeles area. There at 13 she started western horse back riding. When she was 19 she
enlisted in the US Army and served on the East Coast for 8 years. During that time she studied English
and Jumping. In 1998 she move to Oklahoma where she picked up her certification with Certified
Horsemanship Association (click on above logo for more info) Cheryl earned her Masters in all levels
of horsemanship. She is an Assistant CHA Clinician Instructor who travels to certify other instructors.
She is also a Level 3 (top level) Therapeutic Instructor Certification with ACI status. She hopes to use
that to help disabled riders (as well as her able bodied) succeed in Dressage. Cheryl has just accepted
a position at American Therapeutic Riding Center where she will be instrumental in developing their
horsemanship program.
In Oklahoma she started competing in Competitive Trail Riding, Endurance Racing and Dressage. She
currently studies Dressage and some reining with several well known instructors. She actively pursued
Training, Hoof Trimming, and Teaching about 7 years ago. Cheryl has competed well in the Welsh
Shows, Open Shows, Dressage, CTRs and other disciplines. Cheryl trains some outside horses but
tries to concentrate on the training of the ranch horses. She is currently training a 5 year old Welsh
mare Cartwheel's Belle Star and together took 1st in Open Division, in Belles first 3 debut shows. She
recently picked up vaulting as a supplement to her program.
Cheryl teaches foundation riding and is particular about maintaining safety. Her emphasis is on riding
from the inside out, through rhythm, balance and precise muscle control. She specializes in children,
and willingly works with ADD and ADHD having two of her own. Adults are a welcome addition and
enjoys teaching them as well.
Cheryl also teaches and performs farrier work for a select few clients. She is very educated in many
farrier styles and specializes in a balanced, well trimmed hoof. See hoof trimming for more.
She is an accomplished rider but prefers to see her abilities through her students accomplishments.
Green Country Dressage Reserve Champion JR Pre Training Brandon Van Dam, Breanna Winburn
3rd runner up.
First Place Intro A Jr on Pecan Creeks Major Vibration First time show for horse with Kendall West on
board 62% and Adam Hopper 3rd Place Intro A First time ride Apr 2007
Regional (6 state) Competitive Trail Jr Division 3rd place horse, 5th place Horsemanship
Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creeks Bright Shadow 2006
High Point Dressage Jr 2006 Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creek Shadow
Jr Champion Competitive Trail 2006 Brandon Van Dam On Pecan Creek Shadow
Novice 1st time Rider High Point Competitive Trail 2006 Morgan Potter on Freedoms Destiny
High Point Dressage Jr 2005 Kendall West on Skip N Go Seek
Novice Sweepstakes Competitive Trail 2005 Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creek Shadow
Western Welsh Reserve Champion 2004 Pecan Creeks Bright Shadow
Reserve Champion 2004 Long Stirrup Hunter Kendall West on Pecan Creek Shadow
Novice Sweepstakes 2003 Competitive Trail Jamie Belty on Freedoms Destiny
And more to come!
in the Los Angeles area. There at 13 she started western horse back riding. When she was 19 she
enlisted in the US Army and served on the East Coast for 8 years. During that time she studied English
and Jumping. In 1998 she move to Oklahoma where she picked up her certification with Certified
Horsemanship Association (click on above logo for more info) Cheryl earned her Masters in all levels
of horsemanship. She is an Assistant CHA Clinician Instructor who travels to certify other instructors.
She is also a Level 3 (top level) Therapeutic Instructor Certification with ACI status. She hopes to use
that to help disabled riders (as well as her able bodied) succeed in Dressage. Cheryl has just accepted
a position at American Therapeutic Riding Center where she will be instrumental in developing their
horsemanship program.
In Oklahoma she started competing in Competitive Trail Riding, Endurance Racing and Dressage. She
currently studies Dressage and some reining with several well known instructors. She actively pursued
Training, Hoof Trimming, and Teaching about 7 years ago. Cheryl has competed well in the Welsh
Shows, Open Shows, Dressage, CTRs and other disciplines. Cheryl trains some outside horses but
tries to concentrate on the training of the ranch horses. She is currently training a 5 year old Welsh
mare Cartwheel's Belle Star and together took 1st in Open Division, in Belles first 3 debut shows. She
recently picked up vaulting as a supplement to her program.
Cheryl teaches foundation riding and is particular about maintaining safety. Her emphasis is on riding
from the inside out, through rhythm, balance and precise muscle control. She specializes in children,
and willingly works with ADD and ADHD having two of her own. Adults are a welcome addition and
enjoys teaching them as well.
Cheryl also teaches and performs farrier work for a select few clients. She is very educated in many
farrier styles and specializes in a balanced, well trimmed hoof. See hoof trimming for more.
She is an accomplished rider but prefers to see her abilities through her students accomplishments.
Green Country Dressage Reserve Champion JR Pre Training Brandon Van Dam, Breanna Winburn
3rd runner up.
First Place Intro A Jr on Pecan Creeks Major Vibration First time show for horse with Kendall West on
board 62% and Adam Hopper 3rd Place Intro A First time ride Apr 2007
Regional (6 state) Competitive Trail Jr Division 3rd place horse, 5th place Horsemanship
Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creeks Bright Shadow 2006
High Point Dressage Jr 2006 Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creek Shadow
Jr Champion Competitive Trail 2006 Brandon Van Dam On Pecan Creek Shadow
Novice 1st time Rider High Point Competitive Trail 2006 Morgan Potter on Freedoms Destiny
High Point Dressage Jr 2005 Kendall West on Skip N Go Seek
Novice Sweepstakes Competitive Trail 2005 Brandon Van Dam on Pecan Creek Shadow
Western Welsh Reserve Champion 2004 Pecan Creeks Bright Shadow
Reserve Champion 2004 Long Stirrup Hunter Kendall West on Pecan Creek Shadow
Novice Sweepstakes 2003 Competitive Trail Jamie Belty on Freedoms Destiny
And more to come!
Top
Coaching at a
Dressage Show
Right
Competing on
Cartwheel's Belle Star
Left Competing on
Pecan Creeks Bright
Shadow
Coaching at a
Dressage Show
Right
Competing on
Cartwheel's Belle Star
Left Competing on
Pecan Creeks Bright
Shadow
Associations and credentials:
National Association Trail Riding Conference
American Vaulting Association
American Trail Horse Association
Green Country Dressage
Oklahoma Dressage federation
Certified Horsemanship Association
Master Certified in English, Jump and Western, Assistant Clinician instructor
Master Certified in Therapeutic Riding, Assistant Clinician Instructor
NARHA Registered Instructor
National Association Trail Riding Conference
American Vaulting Association
American Trail Horse Association
Green Country Dressage
Oklahoma Dressage federation
Certified Horsemanship Association
Master Certified in English, Jump and Western, Assistant Clinician instructor
Master Certified in Therapeutic Riding, Assistant Clinician Instructor
NARHA Registered Instructor
Rachel Fenimore CHA Riding Instructor
Rachel started her equestrian habit in a volunteer capacity at American Therapeutic.
Working with challenged individuals and watching the wonder of the horse working
with its rider gave her the passion to learn and do more. She came to West in order
to get on the fast track to true horsemanship and has shown a true passion,
exceptional work ethic, and a love of teaching. She will be a valued asset to both
Ranches. She will also be getting a therapeutic certification. Rachel will be
specializing in begginners and lower age students as well as reining.
Working with challenged individuals and watching the wonder of the horse working
with its rider gave her the passion to learn and do more. She came to West in order
to get on the fast track to true horsemanship and has shown a true passion,
exceptional work ethic, and a love of teaching. She will be a valued asset to both
Ranches. She will also be getting a therapeutic certification. Rachel will be
specializing in begginners and lower age students as well as reining.