Location:5716 S Dip Creek Rd.
Sand Springs, OK 74063 10 minutes west of Sand Springs 25 minutes from mid Tulsa GPS West Equestrian! |
Contact:Owner/Facility Manager:
Cheryl L. West Email : [email protected] Cell Phone: 918 798 9378 Our facility is on the border of most cell towers. The quickest way to contact us is to Facebook message Cheryl L West. |
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Instructors
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Cheryl L. WestU.S.D.F. Bronze Medalist (on rehabbed rescued Rhinelander)
C.H.A. Nationally Certified Master Instructor (Western, Jump, English, and Therapeutic) C.H.A. National Instructor Certifier P.A.T.H. Certified Instructor NASM Certified Personal Fitness Trainer 2020 C.H.A. Instructor Certifier of the Year Created the Connected Ride program, consisting of ride by feel, use of bio-mechanics, dressage, and effective communication with the horse, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and unique ability to connect the rider with the horse. 20 years operating a full-service stable, West Equestrian 5 years operating a Therapeutic Riding Program with 65+ riders 12 years mentoring and certifying riding instructors Experienced in rescuing, rehabbing, and retraining horses Experience training and showing dressage, jumping, western, speed events, endurance riding, reining, pleasure Specializing in all Dressage including Western, and Cowboy NASM Certified Personal Trainer 20 years experience as a farrier Coached and trained many horses and riders to win at the regional and national level in various disciplines. Cheryl was born in Sydney Australia, and immigrated at age 5. Attended high school at Oxford Private School, Los Angeles, CA. Started riding in California at age 13, and served 8 years in the United States military. Two years as a 57F Mortuary Affairs Specialist and six years as 67S OH-58 Attack Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Crew-chief. Aviation Sciences A.S. |
Brianna Gregorio Instructor
Studying under Master Instructor Cheryl West.
Assistant Ranch Manager and Administration. Brianna stepped in when a tough staffing and scheduling changes were happening. She has taken on her added responsibilities and run with them.
Brianna is a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Level 3 horseback riding instructor with years of varied experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a certificate in Equine Enterprise Management. Brianna began riding and working with horses in 2018 under the guidance of Master Instructor Cheryl West.
While her favorite discipline is dressage, she enjoys teaching and riding a variety of disciplines. Brianna's next goal is to improve her jumping skills and work toward a Master certification through CHA.
Studying under Master Instructor Cheryl West.
Assistant Ranch Manager and Administration. Brianna stepped in when a tough staffing and scheduling changes were happening. She has taken on her added responsibilities and run with them.
Brianna is a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Level 3 horseback riding instructor with years of varied experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a certificate in Equine Enterprise Management. Brianna began riding and working with horses in 2018 under the guidance of Master Instructor Cheryl West.
While her favorite discipline is dressage, she enjoys teaching and riding a variety of disciplines. Brianna's next goal is to improve her jumping skills and work toward a Master certification through CHA.
Gwen Matthews and Tristyn Cummings, Assistant Instructors
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These two amazing young ladies have ridden with Cheryl for many years. They have had the opportunity to also study with Grand Prix dressage rider and Horse Program Director at Houghton College JoAnne Young, who trained under Olympic coach and gold medalist Walter Zetl.
They continue to expand their learning opportunities while teaching the newer generation of riders under the watchful eyes of Cheryl. |
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Nickie Bailey - Instructor and Herd Manager
Nickie has ridden with us for several years and recently took the challenge to become a Level 1 CHA Certified Instructor. Together with her duties as Herd Manager, Nickie brings her brightness and joy to the ranch.
Nickie has ridden with us for several years and recently took the challenge to become a Level 1 CHA Certified Instructor. Together with her duties as Herd Manager, Nickie brings her brightness and joy to the ranch.