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Petina Cole
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, EAGALA Equine Specialist
Currently teaching at Venutre Equestrian Program
featuring a brand new indoor arena, located in Rockland County, NY
Past Teaching Assigments included:
Alisons' Whispers, GallopNYC and Life's Journey
2010 - Summer Equestrian Program
Director and Barn Manager at
The Painted Turtle Camp
EAGALA Equine Specialist (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) EAGALA is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Certified by PATH 2006 - Therapeutic Riding Instructor
On staff at Winslow Therapeutic Center during 2007
On staff at New York Therapeutic Riding Center - operating at a Chateau Stables - NYC's oldest carriage horse facility 2007-08
The Equus Projects - Board of Directors in 2008-2012. The Equus Projects partners professional dancers with horses and their riders to create site-specific performance works that merge the artistry of dance with the athletics of equestrianism.
Mounted Patrol Officer - NYC Parks Mounted Auxiliary Unit, Inc. - Patrolling NYC Parks (2001-2006) Served as a Training Officer, Board Member and Presented "Horse of Course" Educational Programs for NYC School Children.
2004 National Horse Show - Madison Square Garden - Mounted Color Guard and Drill Team for Opening Ceremony
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education - BS (magna cum laude) - music and education
In addition to teaching horsemanship, Petina Cole provides music programs and private instruction for special learners and has enjoyed a long career as a professional musician, playing flute, singing and writing music.
Clinics Attended
Dutch Henry - Therapy for Therapy Horses
David Lichman - Parelli Levels 3-4
Oregon School of Natural Hoof Care - Whole Horse Program
Softtouch Natural Horse Care - hoof trimming with founder, Phil Morarre
David Lichman, Master Horse Trainer - Private Sessions
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Kelly Sigler - 3 Star Instructor -
Level 2-3
The Equus Projects – Joanna Mendl Shaw - Dancing With Horses
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Dr. Grady Carter - 3 Star Instructor - Level 2 Clinic - Impulsion
Parelli Natural Horsemaship – Home Study - Level 1 – Completed - Level 2 – Current Studies
Tai Chi For Equestrians - James Shaw - Riding from the Inside Out
Paving the Path to Success -- Regional NARHA Conference
Therapeutic Horsemanship for People with Autism
Facility and Herd Management
Equine Biomechanics & Kinesiology
My Horse, My Partner: Teamwork on the Ground
Alpha & Omega Services, Inc. -- Mounted Patrol Training - Basic Certification Course
Monty Roberts -- join up
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, EAGALA Equine Specialist
Currently teaching at Venutre Equestrian Program
featuring a brand new indoor arena, located in Rockland County, NY
Past Teaching Assigments included:
Alisons' Whispers, GallopNYC and Life's Journey
2010 - Summer Equestrian Program
Director and Barn Manager at
The Painted Turtle Camp
EAGALA Equine Specialist (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) EAGALA is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Certified by PATH 2006 - Therapeutic Riding Instructor
On staff at Winslow Therapeutic Center during 2007
On staff at New York Therapeutic Riding Center - operating at a Chateau Stables - NYC's oldest carriage horse facility 2007-08
The Equus Projects - Board of Directors in 2008-2012. The Equus Projects partners professional dancers with horses and their riders to create site-specific performance works that merge the artistry of dance with the athletics of equestrianism.
Mounted Patrol Officer - NYC Parks Mounted Auxiliary Unit, Inc. - Patrolling NYC Parks (2001-2006) Served as a Training Officer, Board Member and Presented "Horse of Course" Educational Programs for NYC School Children.
2004 National Horse Show - Madison Square Garden - Mounted Color Guard and Drill Team for Opening Ceremony
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education - BS (magna cum laude) - music and education
In addition to teaching horsemanship, Petina Cole provides music programs and private instruction for special learners and has enjoyed a long career as a professional musician, playing flute, singing and writing music.
Clinics Attended
Dutch Henry - Therapy for Therapy Horses
David Lichman - Parelli Levels 3-4
Oregon School of Natural Hoof Care - Whole Horse Program
Softtouch Natural Horse Care - hoof trimming with founder, Phil Morarre
David Lichman, Master Horse Trainer - Private Sessions
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Kelly Sigler - 3 Star Instructor -
Level 2-3
The Equus Projects – Joanna Mendl Shaw - Dancing With Horses
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Dr. Grady Carter - 3 Star Instructor - Level 2 Clinic - Impulsion
Parelli Natural Horsemaship – Home Study - Level 1 – Completed - Level 2 – Current Studies
Tai Chi For Equestrians - James Shaw - Riding from the Inside Out
Paving the Path to Success -- Regional NARHA Conference
Therapeutic Horsemanship for People with Autism
Facility and Herd Management
Equine Biomechanics & Kinesiology
My Horse, My Partner: Teamwork on the Ground
Alpha & Omega Services, Inc. -- Mounted Patrol Training - Basic Certification Course
Monty Roberts -- join up
Alex O'Kane -
Alex is in her senior year at SUNY Cobleskill. She is studying Equine Science. This past summer Alex started young Racksan, a two year old filly. Racksan was under saddle in just two short weeks. A highly accomplished horsewoman, Alex shows hunter-jumpers and
competes in hunter paces throughout
Angela Labella is beginning her career with horses. She works for Red Horse while learning all about equine management and riding. Angela wishes to own her own horse soon. She's a good friend of Hank (he loves her too).
Tim Blomquist - Tim Blomquist was recently graduated from South Orangetown Middle School, and begins his freshman year at Tappan Zee High School in September. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and a blue belt in karate.
Tim has been assisting in lessons with the Alisons' Whispers Adaptive and Therapeutic Riding Program at Country Lee Farm two days a week. An excellent horse leader, Tim is gentle with the animals and helps out in every aspect of the program operations. Tim lives in Piermont, NY with his parents, brother and two cats.
Tim Blomquist - Tim Blomquist was recently graduated from South Orangetown Middle School, and begins his freshman year at Tappan Zee High School in September. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and a blue belt in karate.
Tim has been assisting in lessons with the Alisons' Whispers Adaptive and Therapeutic Riding Program at Country Lee Farm two days a week. An excellent horse leader, Tim is gentle with the animals and helps out in every aspect of the program operations. Tim lives in Piermont, NY with his parents, brother and two cats.
