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Clinicians

Here you will find more information on our Event Horse Trainers/Clinicians.

J. ASHTON MOORE | [w] http://www.osierlea.com

Jeff Moore is an International Judge and international dressage, jumping and vaulting clinician. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Dutch Warmblood Registry in North America as well as the Co-Founder of the American Vaulting Association. Mr. Moore concentrates on dressage and vaulting after a successful career as a hunter, jumper and 3-day event competitor. He trains horses through the FEI Grand Prix level at his training facility Osierlea, which he owns with dressage luminary Elizabeth Searle in San Juan Bautista, California. He coaches national and international level dressage and vaulting competitors at Osierlea and at clinics throughout the USA and abroad.

Mr. Moore trains judges in several equestrian disciplines and works to promote a better understanding of equine and human biomechanics among judges and trainers. He says, "A better understanding of how horses and humans function - independently, and as centaur - encourages more insightful, more systematic, and kinder training methods as well as more knowledgeable judging."

Mr. Moore's additional credentials and accomplishments include:

AHSA Senior Dressage Judge
AHSA Sporthorse Breeding Judge
FEI Official Vaulting Judge (Judge of 5 World Championships and World Equestrian Games)
FEI Training Judge for vaulting
Director of AHSA National Dressage Judges' Forum
Director of National and International Vaulting Judges' Forums
Judge Trainer & Examiner of the US Dressage Federation Learner Judges' Program
Compiler/editor of "Glossary of Dressage Judging Terms" (USDF publication)
Editor of "Dressage Judge's Handbook" (USDF publication)
Editor of "Dressage Judge's Checklist" (USDF publication)

ELIZABETH SEARLE | [w] http://www.osierlea.com

Elizabeth Searle was one of the first recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the USDF. The award was established to honor the dedication, expertise and talent of volunteers whose commitment to dressage at the local, regional and national levels is apparent. Ms. Searle served as the Vice President of the USDF for 9 years and is currently and AHSA "S" judge/examiner and an USDF "L" Program Faculty and Examiner. She served on the Canadian Selection Panel for the Olympics and conducted the AHSA National Dressage Judges Forum. Some of her past judging events include the US National Dressage Championships as well as the Pan American, World Championship and World Cup Selection Trials.

Elizabeth Searle trains horses through the FEI Grand Prix level at her training facility Osierlea, which she owns with J. Ashton Moore in San Juan Bautista, California.

Ms. Searle's additional credentials and accomplishments include:

Senior Dressage Judge of the National Equestrian Federation (AHSA)
International Dressage Judge (retired) of the Federation Eqeustre International (FEI)
International Vaulting Judge (retired) of the Federation Equestre International (FEI)
Sport Horse Breeding Judge (retired) of the National Question Federation (AHSA)
Co-founder of the American Vaulting Association
President Emeritus of the American Vaulting Association
Former Chairman of the Judges Committee of the US Dressage Federation
Former Vice President of the United States Pony Clubs, The US Dressage Federation, and US Dressage Foundation
Former professional Advisor to the California Dressage Society
Professional advisor to the California Quadrille Association
Winner of the National Dressage Championship
Rider, trainer and competitor in international level Dressage

JANE BARTLE-WILSON | [w] http://www.yrc.co.uk/english/activities.shtml

Jane is Director of Equitation at the Yorkshire Riding Centre in England, where she trains all the instructors at the center and supervises the riding programs there. The Yorkshire Riding Centre is Great Britain's leading Equestrian Training Centre and offers a wide range of courses, holidays and instruction for every level of rider. Their underlying training philosophy is based on the principle of cooperation rather than coercion. It all starts from a good basic position combined with the right mental attitude and knowledge of the aids. Developing an understanding of the psychology of the horse and interpreting the feedback is a vital part of riding.

Ms. Bartle-Wilson was a member of the British Dressage Team from 1982 to 1987 and competed in the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 with Pinnocchio. Jane acted as the Chef d'Equipe to the British Dressage Team 1993-2000 and has trained many top riders including Karen Dixon who was a member of the British Olympic Three-Day Event Team in Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney.

JULIE KOERNER

Julie Koerner is an extremely successful Grand Prix rider and competitor. She has ridden in 3 Olympic Sport Festivals bringing home the team gold all 3 times. She has been invited 4 times to ride in the United States Equestrian Team training sessions. Her instructor/coaches have included George Morris, Anne Kursinski and Katie Monahan Prudent. She enjoys teaching and developing the horse and rider team. This clinic will truly be an exciting and rewarding experience for the dedicated rider and horse. Don't miss it.