Lora Hinkel An effective horse trainer specializing in problem horses. Extensive experience and success in the show ring and working with youth.
Professional Equestrian Experience
A Champion Instructor, Trainer and Rider in many breeds of horses while riding many different disciplines.
A few titles won by Lora and her client's in over 30 years of professional experience
2002 - 2006
Manager/Riding Instructor/Trainer
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Professional
Elkhorn Springs Arena and Stables – Fayetteville, AR
Manager of a 60 acre horse ranch which offers boarding, training and lessons at all levels. Riding instruction offered to children and adults from ages 4yrs. old on up.
Monthly clinics, educational courses and field excursions offered.
Horsemanship course designer and teacher for the local chapter of The Girl Scouts of America
Stable and farm maintenance E.A.G.A.L.A (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Certification)
1998
Instructor/Trainer
Hillary Munns (6 years) and Pepperbutt
California State Horsemen’s Assoc. Year End High Point and State Champion in Western Equitation and Pleasure – Leadline.
1997
Instructor/Trainer
Amanda Gentile (10 years) and Cowboy’s Tuffy
California State Horsemen’s Assoc. Year End Hight Point and State Champion in Western and English. A total of 27 Championships as well as seven silver buckle series awards won.
Quarter Horse
Amanda Gentile (10 years) and Cowboy’s Tuffy
Reserve Champion at the Cow Palace Grand Nationals in Hunter Under Saddle.
4-H Horse Project Leader
Twelve students in project and all went to receive their medals by passing the horse mastership examinations.
1996
Arabian
Trained and showed Khemo Braheim H
Won Grand Champion in the Yearling Colt Spanish Arabian Futurity in Reno, Nevada.
1995 – 1996
Appaloosa
Bred, trained and showed Lairds Kiss, a four year old filly.
Earned 6th in the Nation for the Appaloosa Games Division. Won the California State Barrel Horse Championship as well as numerous California State Gymkhana Assoc. Championships and High Point Awards also National points in Suitability for Dressage.
1990 – 1994
Instructor
Instructed several winning students in Western and English disciplines and High Point Championships in 4-H and the California State Horsemen’s Assoc.
Horsemanship Course Designer and Instructor
For the Horsemanship classes offered by the Tracy City Parks and Recreational Department.
Appaloosa
Trained and showed Zee Blue, three year old stallion. Won the Cal Western High Point year end award for Suitability for Dressage. Earned R.O.M. and qualified for the Appaloosa World
Manager/Instructor/Trainer
Sycamore Grove Stables - Livermore, CA (60 horses)
O’Harra Ranch - Tracy, CA (25 horses)
1987 – 1989
Morgan
Trained and showed Jeannie Marie, won numerous awards in Morgan and Open Dressage. Received 4th overall in Dressage at the Morgan World Show in Oklahoma City, OK.
Quarter Horse
Breeder, trainer and handler of Sailor’s Lark, weanling filly. Placed 7th of over 40 in the Weanling Filly Futurity at the Cow Place in San Francisco, CA. Showed and trained Golden Chance, weanling colt, placed 7th in class of over 40 entries in the Weanling Colt Futurity at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA
1984 – 1985
Instructor/Trainer
California State Year End High Point Overall Champion English Horse and Rider Combination, Jennifer Niegal and High and Dry.
1976 – 1989
Bred/Trained/Showed Quarter Horse
Sailor’s Star Lark, Year End High Point Champion Quarter Horse Stallion. Was the California State Horsemen’s Assoc. English Horse winner of numerous High Point Programs on the Open Horse Show Circuit.
1980 – 1984
Trainer/Exhibitor
Arabian Endurance horses, Rush Creek Howdy, Rush Creek Heidi and Casey. Top Ten in many twenty-five and fifty mile endurance races in California.
1972 – 1989 California State Horse Racing License - Exercise Rider/Groom
Various Other Experiences
Veterinary Assistant – over 10 years
Stallion Manager – over 10 years
Sales Agent/Appraiser – over 10 years
Horse Show Manager/Events Director – over 15 years
Equine Estate/Facility Developer – 15 years
Equine Consultant, Clinic Facilitator, Course Designer – 10 years
E.A.G.A.L.A Certified (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Assoc.)
* Local references upon request *
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