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Petina Cole - Resume

• 2021 - 2023 - Equine Affaire - Fantasia, Horse World Expo - Performance Assistant and Groom for Jenny Vidbel - 16 Horses at Liberty, It's Black and White
  
• 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