INSTRUCTORS
Where foundation meets skill........
CHERYL WEST
Cheryl Lynn West was born in Australia in 1971. She moved to the States in 1976 and attended Oxford High School In Los Angeles. Starting at 13, she rode Western. At 19 she enlisted in the US Army, serving
for 8 years, and studied English and jumping while on the East Coast. In 1998 she moved to Oklahoma and obtained certification with Certified Horsemanship Association , earning her Masters in English,
Jumping, Western and Therapeutic. She is an Assistant CHA Clinician Instructor Cheryl teaches foundation riding and is particular about maintaining safety.
Emphasis is on riding from the inside out, through rhythm, balance and precise muscle control. She is very accomplished in training children, and willingly works with ADD and ADHD having two of her own.
Adults are a welcome addition and enjoys teaching them as well. She is very educated in many farrier styles and specializes in a balanced, well trimmed hoof.
Cheryl, in September of 2008, accepted a position at American Therapeutic Riding Center where she is developing their horsemanship program. She works consistantly with special needs children and adults and
is working towards instructing those students in dressage. She coaches and manages the showing schedule of a Dressage team with kids who earn their own funds and use the ranch's horses (they often not
having means to obtain their own) to ride and compete. They also rescue some horses (1 or 2 a year) and train and use them in competition. See Team. She also helps mentor and train students/riders to become
a successful instructors. See instructor mentoring.
Competition:
While in the army she competed when not deployed in jumping and equitation on the east coast. In Oklahoma she started competing in Competitive Trail Riding, Endurance Racing and Dressage. She currently
studies Dressage. She actively pursued Training, Hoof Trimming, and Teaching about 10 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's horses.
Click here to see Cheryl's Student accomplishments.
for 8 years, and studied English and jumping while on the East Coast. In 1998 she moved to Oklahoma and obtained certification with Certified Horsemanship Association , earning her Masters in English,
Jumping, Western and Therapeutic. She is an Assistant CHA Clinician Instructor Cheryl teaches foundation riding and is particular about maintaining safety.
Emphasis is on riding from the inside out, through rhythm, balance and precise muscle control. She is very accomplished in training children, and willingly works with ADD and ADHD having two of her own.
Adults are a welcome addition and enjoys teaching them as well. She is very educated in many farrier styles and specializes in a balanced, well trimmed hoof.
Cheryl, in September of 2008, accepted a position at American Therapeutic Riding Center where she is developing their horsemanship program. She works consistantly with special needs children and adults and
is working towards instructing those students in dressage. She coaches and manages the showing schedule of a Dressage team with kids who earn their own funds and use the ranch's horses (they often not
having means to obtain their own) to ride and compete. They also rescue some horses (1 or 2 a year) and train and use them in competition. See Team. She also helps mentor and train students/riders to become
a successful instructors. See instructor mentoring.
Competition:
While in the army she competed when not deployed in jumping and equitation on the east coast. In Oklahoma she started competing in Competitive Trail Riding, Endurance Racing and Dressage. She currently
studies Dressage. She actively pursued Training, Hoof Trimming, and Teaching about 10 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's horses.
Click here to see Cheryl's Student accomplishments.
CHA Master Riding Instructor ACI;
English, Western, Jumping, Therapeutic
PATH (previously NARHA) Therapeutic Instructor
American Therapeutic Program Director
West Equestrian Ranch Owner & Team Coach
Green Country Dressage Chapter Board (served as president)
English, Western, Jumping, Therapeutic
PATH (previously NARHA) Therapeutic Instructor
American Therapeutic Program Director
West Equestrian Ranch Owner & Team Coach
Green Country Dressage Chapter Board (served as president)
Ashley is an accomplished hunter jumper and eventer, with 10 years of riding experience. She is
working hard to obtain her certifications. Ashley teaches in Foundation, English and Jumping and is
studying Jumping and Dressage under Cheryl West. She is very involved with the students, making
learning a fun experience. A fantastic instructor she specializes in beg intermediate to intermediate
and has a good eye for safety and correctness in the rider.
working hard to obtain her certifications. Ashley teaches in Foundation, English and Jumping and is
studying Jumping and Dressage under Cheryl West. She is very involved with the students, making
learning a fun experience. A fantastic instructor she specializes in beg intermediate to intermediate
and has a good eye for safety and correctness in the rider.
Brandon Van Dam
Brandon, 18, has been studying under Cheryl, since the age of ten. Son of Cheryl West and a very
accomplished equestrian, he imparts his knowledge with enthusiasm. A National Champion in
competitive Trail, he has studied Dressage, Jumping, and Western sports. He also trains under
Silver medalist Robin Hessel.
accomplished equestrian, he imparts his knowledge with enthusiasm. A National Champion in
competitive Trail, he has studied Dressage, Jumping, and Western sports. He also trains under
Silver medalist Robin Hessel.
Pam Rhodes
Ashley Wright
Pam is an accomplished western rider having shown quarter horses for years, with 15+ years of
riding experience. She is a certified Level 2 instructor in Western and English, as well as certified in
Therapeutic riding.. She is a volunteer instructor at American Therapeutic, and is also a student of
Cheryl West and is working on her dressage. She is currently working with Cheryl on obtaining her
PATH (Narha) Certification
riding experience. She is a certified Level 2 instructor in Western and English, as well as certified in
Therapeutic riding.. She is a volunteer instructor at American Therapeutic, and is also a student of
Cheryl West and is working on her dressage. She is currently working with Cheryl on obtaining her
PATH (Narha) Certification
Oklahoma Dressage Society Res Champion Open First Level 2010
Oklahoma Dressage Society Res Champion Open Intro 2009
Oklahoma Dressage Society Res Champion Open Intro 2009
Darryl Crenshaw
Darryl is a dedicated riding Instructor with a special ability to motivate young riders.
She has a high attention to detail with out losing the student, keeping the lesson super
safe for our young beginner riders and maintaining the fun.
She has a high attention to detail with out losing the student, keeping the lesson super
safe for our young beginner riders and maintaining the fun.
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Victor Glunt
New to our Facility, Victor is a extremely fun, enthusiastic and safe instructor. He
has been PATH certified for a couple years, and recently obtained his level 2
certification in Western and English. We are so thrilled to have him! He pursue
teaching and riding with a desire to continuously improve.
has been PATH certified for a couple years, and recently obtained his level 2
certification in Western and English. We are so thrilled to have him! He pursue
teaching and riding with a desire to continuously improve.
