Graduate Job Placement
This is a list of the initial horse related jobs our students obtained following graduation from Meredith Manor. We are providing this list to showcase what our graduates are doing in the industry immediately following graduation, and to give prospective students an idea of what types of jobs they might expect upon completion of a Meredith Manor program. For a look at what some of our graduate's are doing now, visit the Feature Graduates page and the Graduate Links page.
Keep in mind that a student marked as "Not placed within 90 days" doesn't necessarily indicate that they could not find a job. Following graduation, a few of our graduates decide to take time off for various reasons including raising a family, travel, etc; some decide to continue their education; and some decide to take jobs in non-equestrian related fields. As you can see below though, the vast majority of our graduates find jobs with horses and begin their careers as horse professionals!
| June 2010 Graduates | Employer: Position |
|---|---|
| Jen Adams - Riding Master III | Empress Arabians |
| Rissa Barclay - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Ashlyn Busse - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Equine Massage Therapist |
| Brianna Coppola - Riding Master VI | Sprynghaven Farm: Trainer |
| Craig Counselman - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Matthew Ferut - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Jessica Fisher - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Jessica Fussner - Riding Master VI | Grand Paradise Ranch: Trainer |
| Josh Garner - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Ashley Harvey - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Rebecca Howard - Riding Master VI | The Bryan Center: Assistant |
| Alexa Kapp - Riding Master IV | The Saddle Club at Yonahlossee: Head Trainer, Riding Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Anna Lesinszki - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Rachel Mucklow - Riding Master VI | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Jessica Mudd - Riding Master V | Bradley Manor Equestrian Center: Instructor, Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Jessica Petersen - Riding Master VI | GHC Land and Cattle Co: Loper |
| Fiona Primini - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Jenifer Raffaele - Riding Master VI | Sugarbranch Ranch: Assitant Trainer |
| Alyssa Reger - Riding Master VI | Herd Quarter Horses: Assistant Trainer |
| Christopher Rita - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Allison Schutte - Riding Master III | Ronnie Hodges Horses: Assistant Trainer |
| March 2010 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Josh George - Equine Science Master | Josh Mills Farrier: Assistant Farrier |
| Benjamin Maher - Riding Master III | Harmels Guest Wranch: Wrangler |
| Alyse Phipps - Riding Master VI | Boston Equine: Assistant Trainer |
| Jeanne Seeley - Riding Master VI | Clairvaux LLC: Barn Manager |
| Casey Simkunas - Equine Science Master | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Isabela Tupinamba - Riding Master I | Working Independently: Equine Massage Therapist |
| Kristina Vahe - Riding Master VI | Turf Paradise |
| November 2009 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Lauren Buck - Riding Master VI | Amen Corner Farm: Barn Manager, Rider, Trainer |
| Suzanne Duperon - Riding Master III | Northern Pines Farm: Assistant Barn Manager |
| Lindzie Ennis - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Brad Harwood - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Adam Jones - Riding Master VI | Great and Small: Intern |
| Amy Orris - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Brianna Welty - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| August 2009 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Sandra Alexander - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Erica Anderson - Riding Master I | Working Independently: Instructor, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Samantha Bayless - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Sabrina Carpenter - Riding Master III | Vanderbilt's Western Wear |
| Andrea Carrothers - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Erin Corley - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Matthew Hajek - Riding Master VI | Fountainhead Farm: Assistant Trainer |
| Jamie Johnson - Riding Master III | Sheridan Equine Hospital: Intern |
| Richard Jordan - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Abigail Loye - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Kristen McGraw - Riding Master VI | Meredith Manor: Graduate Assistant |
| Antonia Mindnich - Riding Master I | Not Placed within 90 Days |
| Samuel Myers - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Nikolaus Norwood - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Daniela Pineda - Riding Master VI | Gestut Ligges - Horses for Sport: Rider, Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Vanessa Quintal - Riding Master VI | Field Gate Stables: Barn Manager |
| Chelsea Roland - Riding Master I | Rural King - Equine Department |
| Wilhelmina Springmeyer - Riding Master IV | Agape Farm: Assistant Trainer |
| Jackie Thompson - Riding Master VI | Noe Silva Cutting Horses: Assistant Trainer, Loper |
| Meagan Wilson - Riding Master III | Nemmers Show Horses: Trainer, Rider |
| June 2009 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Tiffany Angeletti - Riding Master VI | Ranch One: Technician, Loper, Assistant Trainer |
| Susan Boury - Riding Master III | Deer Creek Farm: Instructor |
| Nichole Cochenet - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer, Exerciser |
| Olivia Corn - Riding Master III | Sky Valley: Manager |
| Jenna Davis - Riding Master III | G and G Quarter Horses: Trainer, Equine Massage Therapist, Barn Manager |
| Jessica Graff - Riding Master I | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Mary Beth Greene - Riding Master VI | T&D Palomino: Barn Manager |
| Megan Kroft - Riding Master III | |
| Danielle Lozzi - Riding Master III | Dave Mise: Assistant Trainer |
| Judy Neubauer - Riding Master III, Shoeing Short Course | Devonwood Farms: Instructor, Farrier, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Nathan Ritter - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Working Independently: Farrier, Trainer |
| Amanda Ryan - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Ryan Sweeney - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Cory St. Peter: Farrier Apprentice |
| Brianna Underwood - Riding Master III | CB Training: Groom |
| Kayla Utech - Riding Master III | Deann Elkardt: Assistant Trainer |
| Jamie Whitehead - Riding Master III | Kimo Huddleston: Polo Groom |
| March 2009 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Amy Ballard - Riding Master VI | Working Independently |
| Ryanne Bothel - Riding Master VI | Meredith Manor Graduate Assistant |
| Ashley Costic - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Instructor, Trainer |
| Dustin Crothers - Shoeing Short Course | Working Indpendently: Farrier |
| Elizabeth Demers - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Dana Gupton - Riding Master VI, Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier, Trainer |
| Stephanie Jablonsky - Riding Master VI | Triangle B Ranch: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Melissa Killian - Riding Master III | Rusty-Horse Stables: Trainer |
| Edward Melton - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Jake Merritt - Riding Master VI | Fountainhead Farm: Assistant Trainer, Farrier, Ranch Manager |
| Jennifer Minney - Riding Master VI | Rusty-Horse Stables: Trainer |
| Marian Ysrael - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Instructor, Trainer |
| November 2008 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Jason Amoroso - Equine Science Master: Farrier; Riding Master III | Trinidad and Tobago Mounted Police Service: Constable, Farrier |
| Meridith Arlington - Riding Master III | Watchung Stables: Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Courtney Burke - Riding Master III | Toskhara Arabians:Assistant Trainer |
| Megan Craytor - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Working Independently: Farrier, Trainer |
| Sasha Davis - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Laura Pacek - Riding Master VI | Carolina Sport Horses: Head Instructor, Trainer, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Melissa Risser - Riding Master III, Equine Science Master: Farrier | Working Independently: Farrier |
| David Taylor - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier, Trainer |
| Elise Weber - Riding Master VI | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Kevin Wilson - Equine Science Master: Farrier | Ohio Valley Hoof Care: Farrier |
| David Woods - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently - Shod Right Farrier Service LLC: Farrier |
| August 2008 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Kelly Bilbrey - Riding Master VI | Pembroke Farm: Trainer, Groom |
| Ryan Cripple - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Rick Dunn - Equine Science Master | BPS Farrier Service: Farrier |
| Steve Fagan - Riding Master III | Working Independently - Clover Hill Stable: Farrier, Instructor, Trainer |
| Bridget Hansen - Riding Master VI | Sweet Water Farms: Trail Guide |
| Nicole Jackson - Riding Master III | Bar U Bar Ranch: Assistant Trainer |
| Leah Kelly - Riding Master III | Clear Brook Farm: Barn Manager |
| Tanya Kuhlman - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Rachelle Laughlin - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Tamara McConnell - Riding Master VI | |
| May 2008 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Allison Borglin - Riding Master I | Sapelo Appaloosas: Barn Manager |
| Samantha Buncher - Riding Master VI | Condee Farm: Rider, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Casie Butrick - Riding Master V | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Chad Hoover - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Amanda Howard - Riding Master III | Gene Schenk Quarter Horses: Instructor, Loper |
| Matt Lerch - Equine Science Master | Meilleur Performance Horses: Caretaker |
| Rebecca Levine - Riding Master VI | Wood Hollow Farm: Barn Manager, Instructor, Trainer |
| Tiffany Linz - Riding Master VI | Working Independently - Clover Hill Stable: Instructor, Trainer, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Reine Matthews - Riding Master III | Lone Oak Farm: Trainer |
| Katlyn McEvoy - Riding Master VI | Laurel Hill Paints: Trainer |
| Chris Piro - Equine Science Master | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Loren Ruhl - Riding Master III | Harvest View Stables: Barn Assistant |
| Liz Sander - Riding Master III | Grier Summer Camp: Instructor |
| Tanya Tyszczenko - Equine Science Master | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Paige Wester - Riding Master III | Nodding Knoll Farm: Barn Manager, Exerciser |
| March 2008 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Michael Bailey - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Jennie Blanchflower - Riding Master VI | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Megan Carey - Riding Master VI | PMK Ranch: Rider |
| Katrina Cook - Riding Master I | Shallow Brook: Barn Manager |
| Rebecca Graham - Riding Master VI | Top Brass Farm |
| Yael Shiek - Riding Master III | Galli Asay (Israel): Barn Manager, Instructor |
| Emily Shiver - Riding Master VI | Top Step Farm: Assistant Trainer, Breeding Assistant |
| Breanna Sprik - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Jeanette Taormina - Riding Master VI | Appygail Horse Farm: Trainer, Instructor, Co-Owner |
| November 2007 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Angie Bechtel - Riding Master I | Shy-40: Barn Manager, Rider |
| Yanel Laiblin - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Amy Krentz - Riding Master VI | Bascule Farm: Rider |
| Joanna Taylor - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Riding Instructor |
| August 2007 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Kristyl Banks - Riding Master VI | Forging Ahead: Farrier Intern |
| Christopher Cervantes - Riding Master VI | Equestrian Centers International, Inc.: Assistant Trainer |
| Rachael Dubois - Riding Master III | Meredith Manor |
| Ashley Howald - Riding Master VI | Working Independently Bucking for a Better Life: Trainer, Instructor, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Rachel Longley - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Rachel Masa - Riding Master III | Not Placed within 90 days |
| Katie O'Toole - Riding Master VI | Rocking Horse Equestrian Center: Instructor, Assistant Barn Manager |
| Sarah Pettengill - Riding Master I | Working Independently: Equine Massage Therapist |
| Fuchsia Saarinen - Riding Master VI | Ricochet Ridge Ranch |
| Scott Wood - Riding Master VI | Working Independently Bucking for a Better Life: Trainer, Instructor, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Amanda Zevallos - Riding Master VI | Five Star Quarter Horses: Head Trainer |
| June 2007 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Ana Laura Cervantes - Riding Master I | La Canada: Instructor |
| Genevieve Kraus - Riding Master VI | Oak Ridge Ranch: Trainer, Rider |
| Jamie Mohl - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Instructor, Trainer |
| Elizabeth Sylvester - Riding Master VI | Steve Gilbert: Assistant Trainer |
| March 2007 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Amanda Bryant - Riding Master VI | Fancy Hill Farm: Barn Manager, Rider |
| Samantha Capoferri - Riding Master VI | Working Independently Triforce Equestrian Training: Trainer, Instructor |
| Patrick Harris - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Megan Herz - Riding Master III | Camp Campbell Gard YMCA Camp: Head Riding Instructor, Horse Camp Director |
| Stephanie Lindenfelser - Riding Master VI | Russell Equestrian Center: Barn Manager, Instructor, Trainer with Colonel John W. Russell |
| Amber Luce - Riding Master III | Pond-A-Luce-A Stables: Barn Manager, Head Trainer, Instructor |
| Rachel Pincombe - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Instructor, Trainer, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Elizabeth Rees - Equine Science Master | Hitching Post Stables and Farm: Barn Manager, Instructor, Trainer |
| Erin Walters - Riding Master VI | Josh Dozier: Assistant Trainer |
| Brittany Watkins - Riding Master VI | Whitethorne Ranch: Assistant Trainer |
| November 2006 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Michelle Dengel - Riding Master VI | Centaur Farms, Inc.: Trainer |
| Emily Jay - Riding Master VI | Seven Pines Farm: Rider, Assistant to Olympic level 3-day event Rider and Trainer Marcia Kulak |
| Sara Kreps - Riding Master VI | Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club: Trainer, Riding Instructor |
| Kristin McGeehan - Riding Master II | Not placed within 90 days |
| Jocelyn Palmer - Riding Master VI | Glen Farm Equestrian Center: Barn Manager |
| Kacey Reamer - Riding Master V | White Oaks Ranch: Rider, Groom, Assistant to Clare Morrow |
| Emily Zoltowski - Riding Master VI | Hidden Springs Farm: Trainer |
| August 2006 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Rachel Gabrell - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Trainer, Massage Therapist |
| Ellen Guhl - Riding Master VI | Grier School: Assistant Director of Riding |
| Sarah Hayden - Riding Master III | Wetterlands Ranch: Barn Manager, Trainer |
| Elizabeth (Pereira) Kramer - Riding Master III | Southern Oak Equestrian Center: Director of Training |
| Kathleen Megahan - Riding Master III | Not placed within 90 days |
| Ashley Morrison - Riding Master III | Working Independently - GB's Stables: Riding Instructor |
| June 2006 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Anna Alvarado-Bower - Riding Master VI | Crossroads Farrier Service, LLC: Farrier Apprentice |
| Amanda Beckner - Riding Master III | Hill View Farm: Barn Manager, Exercise Rider |
| Christina Caggiano - Equine Science Master | Working Independently: Trainer, Rider, Instructor, Massage Therapist, Rehabilitation |
| Tiffany Corson - Riding Master VI | Fox Run Stables: Trainer, Instructor, Massage Therapist |
| Erika Dluzniewski - Riding Master III | Impulsion Unlimited, Inc.: Rider, Groom |
| Kelli Fisher - Riding Master VI | Limestone Stables: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Crystal Indvik - Riding Master III | Travesty Farm: Head Riding Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Stephanie Kleinbauer - Riding Master VI | Lorick Stables: Assistant Trainer |
| Hannah Lewin - Riding Master III | Fair Haven Camps: Riding Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Emily Lindsey - Riding Master III | Grier School: Riding Staff |
| Jackie Medico - Riding Master III | Chrislar Farm: Riding Instructor, Assistant Trainer, Facility Manager |
| Ellen Schmerback - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Jenny Wielenga - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Riding Instructor |
| March 2006 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Ashlee Anderson - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Trainer, Riding Instructor |
| Amanda Austin - Riding Master I | Clarksburg Veterinary Hospital |
| Nicole Bennett - Riding Master III | Trainer, Assistant Barn Manager |
| Rachel Dann - Riding Master VI | Meredith Manor: Farrier Assistant |
| Ashley Downes - Riding Master III | Black Walnut Stables: Trail Guide, Instructor, Assistant Barn Manager |
| Joela Green - Riding Master VI | Limestone Stables: Instructor |
| Robin Reinhold - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Farrier, Riding Instructor |
| Alison Sulikowski - Riding Master VI | Siri Arabians: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Megan Town - Riding Master III | Brilliant Reflection Farm: Instructor, Exercise Rider, Groom |
| Brett Triplett - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Farrier |
| Victoria Vincenti - Riding Master III | Not placed within 90 days |
| Ashley Weinman - Riding Master III | Blue Circle Ranch: Riding Instructor |
| Sandra Zywar - Riding Master VI | Sommerville Stables: Head Riding Instructor |
| November 2005 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Greg Boddy - Riding Master III | Working Independently - Never Ending Farm, Boddy's Horseshoeing: Farrier |
| Kim Hirdes - Riding Master III | Prairie Farms: Barn Manager |
| Jen Knipe - Riding Master I | Parkway Veterinary Hospital: Vet Tech |
| Sarah Morris - Riding Master II | Not placed within 90 days |
| Brittany Pieklo - Riding Master III | Ronnie Ford Training Center |
| Christina Poulter - Riding Master III | Henry Doorly Zoo |
| Alison Shaw - Shoeing Short Course | Jock's Horse Farm: Assistant Barn Manager |
| Shannon Struhar - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| Trisha Therrell - Riding Master III | New Beginnings Equestrian Center: Trainer, Instructor |
| Trisha Williams - Riding Master III | French Board River: Wrangler, Trainer |
| August 2005 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| John Batten - Riding Master III | Steve Gilbert: Assistant Trainer |
| Shannon Bowe - Equine Science Master | Not placed within 90 days |
| Sally Cannon - Riding Master VI | Blockhouse Stables: Assistant Trainer, Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Diana Cappelli - Riding Master VI | Not placed within 90 days |
| Hilary Carr - Riding Master VI | Gypsy Lane Farms: Barn Manager, Trainer, Rider |
| April Durfee - Riding Master VI | Los Alamos Dressage Center: Assistant Trainer, Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Jessie Kallman - Riding Master VI | Not placed within 90 days |
| Corrine Tracey - Riding Master IV | Paniolo Adventures: Wrangler, Trail Guide |
| Julie Ullom - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer |
| June 2005 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Lisa Bayliss - Riding Master III | Bright Valley Farms: Instructor, Trainer |
| Teresa Belanger - Riding Master V | Working Independently: Instructor, Trainer |
| Katrin Boniface - Riding Master VI | Heritage Harvest Farm: Instructor, Trainer |
| Susan Bostick - Riding Master III | Sister Creek Ranch: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Mary Cheatham - Riding Master III | Royal Arabians: Trainer, Instructor |
| Suzanne Eaton - Riding Master III | Timber Creek Ranch: Trainer, Farrier |
| Courtney Labbe - Riding Master III | Stonewall Stables: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Jenny O'Handly - Riding Master VI | Steeplechase Equestrian: Instructor, Trainer |
| Gustavo Rodriguez - Riding Master III | The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions: Rider |
| Nathan Wallace-Gusakov - Riding Master I | Working Independently: Trainer, Farmer |
| Kindra Warner - Riding Master VI | Horse Feathers Inc.: Barn Manager |
| March 2005 Graduates | Employer: Position |
| Jana Armstrong - Riding Master VI | Applewood Farm: Resident Manager |
| Elizabeth Clayboss - Riding Master VI | Circle L Ranch: Trainer, Rider |
| Tonya Comfort - Riding Master VI | The Horse Farm, Ltd.: Manager, Instructor, Rider |
| Jessica Earp - Riding Master III | Working Independently - Blue Ridge Equestrian Center: Manager |
| Hilary Graham - Riding Master III | Working Independently: Trainer, Barn Manager |
| Lindsay Hayes - Riding Master IV | Jessie Cofell Performance Horses, Fletchers Horse World: Assistant Trainer, Loper |
| Sarah Huling - Riding Master II | Not placed within 90 days |
| Bob Jenner - Shoeing Short Course | Working Independently: Trainer, Farrier |
| Mary Lew Johnston - Riding Master VI | Mathis Quarter Horses: Breeding Manager, Barn Manager, Trainer |
| Jonalee Kagels - Riding Master VI | Lacy Marrone: Barn Manager |
| Kelly Lagos - Riding Master VI Chasing a Dream |
Working Independently - Full Circle Farm: Instructor, Trainer, Clinician, Equine Massage Therapist; EveryRider Blog |
| Stephanie Lemmons - Riding Master VI | Fossilgate Farms: Breeding Manager |
| Karla Parsons - Riding Master II | Working Independently: Equine Massage Therapist, Instructor, Trainer |
| Nicole Pearson - Riding Master VI | Los Alamos Dressage Center: Trainer, Instructor, Barn Manager |
| Caley Read - Riding Master VI | Working Independently: Trainer, Instructor, Equine Massage Therapist |
| Katrina Schwartz - Equine Science Master | Sebastian Riding Associates: Assistant Therapeutic Riding Instructor |
| Melanie Weeks - Riding Master VI | Willow Run Farm: Rider, Head Groom for FEI-level eventers Jon and Jennifer Holling |
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