MICHELLE STEPHENSON

- Started riding in 1991

- Enjoys all riding disciplines.

- Biggest accomplishment is her growing lesson program.

- Her favorite thing about giving lessons is problem solving, she enjoys it both as an instructor but also enjoys teaching students how to problem solve and develop their skill.

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From Michelle:

"I've been riding since before I could walk really but didn't start consistently until I was 3 years old. At age 12 I began assisting an instructor with lessons; by 14 I took over her lessons as she was pregnant and planning to move. I gained all of her existing students and gained new ones by word of mouth. I actually started teaching with my own childhood pony and boarders' horses.

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When I was 16 I saved up enough money to purchase my own horse, that horse was 2 year old Dee Dee. Since then my program has grown a bunch and is my biggest accomplishment. Having a program that can accommodate kids and adults, English and western, show and leisure riding. A place that provides a comfortable and safe atmosphere for equine enthusiasts of all levels.

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Some of my achievements and careers include: Campbell University's equestrian team (IHSA) head coach 2011-2018, IEA coach in Hunt Seat and Horsemanship, NC Horse & Pony owner & instructor,  Girl Scouts horse camp director, and 4-H group leader. I actually just accepted a position recently with Campbell again as their head coach."