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An accomplished trainer, John West has an extensive horsemanship background. He has been riding since the age of six, and began competing on the local and rated circuits at the age of thirteen. John continued his own training with some wonderful trainers in the Yorktown/Gloucester/Richmond area. By the age of sixteen, John successfully turned his family property into a boarding/training/lesson facility. John continued training children and adults through college, and after graduation, he took the position of Equestrian Director with Commonwealth Girl scouts, managing all aspects of the equestrian program at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp.

 

Locally, John operated Stillmeadows Farm Equestrian Center for seven years. He successfully ran all of the camps, lesson programs, training programs and clinics. He worked closely with many local professionals in a clinic setting to share techniques and styles of training. He helped to develop many children and adults from novice to competitive riders under the banner of Stillmeadows Farm.

 

John began managing horse shows more than eleven years ago. From small local shows, to large events, he has, quite simply, done it all. He's produced not only CHSA/VHSA events, but benefit events as well. His expertise in this area allows an unmistakable spirit and style that is always present at a John West event.

 

A seasoned professional, John West has been training and developing adults and children to all levels of horsemanship for over twenty three years. His students and animals have gone on to Finals for VHSA, Lexington, and Washington International.  John maintains a wonderful relationship with all of his students, both past and present, and has happily assisted his older students in obtaining college level riding scholarships.

 

John is an active member of the CHSA board. John is also teaching and training out of Coventry Farm in Ashland, Va.