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Petina Cole - Resume


  • Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular - Donkey and Sheep wrangler - 2023
  •  Equine Affaire - Fantasia, Horse World Expo - Performance Assistant and Groom for Jenny Vidbel - 16 Horses at Liberty, "It's Black and White" - 2021-2023
  • PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Certified since 2006
  • Teaching Positions:
  • Camp Venture Equestrian Program (2011 - 2019)  instructor, animal care, support), Rockland County, NY
  • The Painted Turtle Camp (Barn Manager and Equestrian Program Director 2010), Lake Hughes, CA
  • Teaching Positions Prior to 2010:
  • Allison's Whispers  - worked for the late Alison Dolan, the first legally blind certified therapeutic riding instructor
  • Gallop NYC, Manhattan
  • Life's Journey, Rockland County, NY
  • Winslow Therapeutic Center, Orange County, NY
  • New York Therapeutic Riding Center (operated at a Chateau Stables - NYC's oldest carriage horse facility)


  • EAGALA Equine Specialist- Certified 2008 - 2010 - Qualified for continued practice - 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.
  • 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 has provided music programs and private instruction for special learners and enjoyed a long career as a professional musician, playing flute, singing and writing music.
  • Clinics Attended
  • Bruce Martin - Problem Solving​
    Dutch Henry - Therapy for Therapy Horses
    David Lichman, 5 Star Parelli Professional - Studies in Levels 3-4, Advancing Horsemanship in Switzerland, CA, TN, TX
    Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Kelly Sigler - 3 Star Instructor - Level 2-3 Clinics
    Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Dr. Grady Carter - 3 Star Instructor -Level 2 Clinic - Impulsion
  • Oregon School of Natural Hoof Care - Whole Horse Program
    Softtouch Natural Horse Care - hoof trimming with founder, Phil Morarre
    The Equus Projects – Joanna Mendl Shaw -  Dancing With Horses
  • 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

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