Ruth Hill-Schorsch - Owner/Trainer
Grazalema 7th Place Open Training Level at USDF National Championships 2022
SE Postinero II - 2016 PRE Stallion
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Originally from England, Ruth has lived in the USA since 1993, and became a citizen in 2007. Ruth holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Human Resources from Michigan State University and has many years teaching and training experience. She has shown through the FEI levels to Grand Prix earning her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals and Silver Freestyle Bar. All USDF medals she has earned on Allegro, a self made horse she bought as a 3yr old. She currently competes her own SE Postinero II a 2016 PRE stallion and several other client owned horses. Ruth continues to pursue her own education with lessons, clinics and varied USDF educational opportunities on a regular basis. Ruth has ridden regularly with FEI "I" and USEF "S" Judge Jeanne McDonald, FEI "C" and USEF "S" judge and USDF Lifetime Achievement recipient Maryal Barnet, and FEI Trainer and USDF Gold Medalist Teah Bankes. Ruth takes pride in having ridden many different types and styles of horses over the years giving her a strong tool kit to work with many types of horses and riders. Ruth has earned many USDF and All-Breed Awards from Training through Grand Prix on a variety of types of horses. |
Ruth brings her own and clients' horses through the levels with classical dressage training in a kind and patient manner. These horses have gone on to successfully show at USDF shows and win a variety of Show Championships and USDF/USEF National Year End awards.
Ruth coaches the Michigan State Dressage Team and enjoys working with these young adults and continuing their dressage education while they attend MSU. The Team has had several members win National Championships over the years. Ruth is an engaging Teacher who enjoys teaching all levels of students. Ruth's students have been successful both in their personal goals and in the show ring. Ruth is available for lessons, training, sales and clinics.
Ruth coaches the Michigan State Dressage Team and enjoys working with these young adults and continuing their dressage education while they attend MSU. The Team has had several members win National Championships over the years. Ruth is an engaging Teacher who enjoys teaching all levels of students. Ruth's students have been successful both in their personal goals and in the show ring. Ruth is available for lessons, training, sales and clinics.
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Katie O'Brien - Assistant Trainer
Katie has ridden with Ruth since 2013. She moved into the Assistant Trainer position at Stapleton Farm in September of 2015 and works as Ruth's right hand person. She is an integral part of our Team. She has a strong foundation in Dressage and spends a lot of time on ground work as well as under saddle work. Her positive attitude and desire to always bring out the best in people and horses makes her an invaluable asset to the Stapleton Farm Team. She is currently continuing her riding education, pursuing her Silver medal having earned her Bronze medal in 2017. In 2016 She was the Junior Training Level Champion for USDF Region 2. She has Ridden through Fourth Level. She is particularly good with nervous riders and does an excellent job instilling confidence in them with her kind and positive teaching style. |
Sandra Adams
Assistant Trainer
Sandra comes to us after time in Florida managing a barn for a 5* Olympic Eventer. She brings a strong event back ground through Preliminary level, many years of experience starting babies and strong dressage basics. She does an excellent job both starting babies but also instilling confidence in horses. In additipnnto schooling dressage work she frequently hacks the horses out, works in the meadow and does cavaletti and pole work to keep the horses fresh. She also does a lovely job taking the babies out to their first shows and instilling confidence in them in the show environment.
The Barn Team
We have an excellent barn team to keep the farm running smoothly
Barn Manager: Annie Lesky
Team:
Matt
Kacie
Jody
Izzy
Erin
Jordyn
Jennie
Barn Manager: Annie Lesky
Team:
Matt
Kacie
Jody
Izzy
Erin
Jordyn
Jennie
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Mike Schorsch - Owner and Master of Repairs and Maintenance
Ruth's Husband Mike is an integral part of the farm. He supports the farm with his civil engineer skills often adding to or building new features of the farm. You'll often see Mike out working on the farm on the weekends. Ruth feels incredibly lucky to have such a supportive husband and looks forward to watching Mike teach their son Robin all of his barn maintenance skills! When not being a slave to the barn Mike enjoys Drumming and Running (really long distances!).
Ruth's Husband Mike is an integral part of the farm. He supports the farm with his civil engineer skills often adding to or building new features of the farm. You'll often see Mike out working on the farm on the weekends. Ruth feels incredibly lucky to have such a supportive husband and looks forward to watching Mike teach their son Robin all of his barn maintenance skills! When not being a slave to the barn Mike enjoys Drumming and Running (really long distances!).