Growing up in Southern California Cecily was influenced by, and had the opportunity
to learn from some of the pioneers of her sport, including George Morris, Bruce
Davidson, and Franz Rochowansky, chief rider of the Spanish Riding School. Through
her work with Rochowansky Cecily was introduced to the art of dressage and quickly
learned how essential it is to the devlopment of an effective union between horse
and rider.
Throughout her 30+ years as a trainer, Cecily has continued to be the diligent student.
She combines modern technology with well-established training techniques to help
students achieve their goals while developing superior horsemanship skills. Cecily
has a mixture of talents rarely seen in an instructor. She can quickly identify
a problem a horse and rider are experiencing, and more imortantly, she can explain
it while providing a solution that is achievable. The ensuing sense of accomplishment
for both horse and rider results in a better ride at home and improved performance
at shows. Witnessing the developing union of horse and rider is the true reward
for Cecily.