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Ahna Phelps

Associate chair, equestrian studies

Education

  • M.Ed., equestrian education, William Woods University
  • B.A., horsemanship, Virginia Intermont College

Credentials

  • Associate chair, equestrian studies, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Owner, 2005–present, Cornerstone Equestrian, Allison Park, PA and Williamsburg, VA
    Operated business that specializes in correct fundamentals of horses and riders for hunters, jumpers, and equestrian. Maintained a client base of elite riders who compete at top-level U.S. equestrian shows. Developed, owned, and managed, a successful breeding program with nationally recognized stallion. 
  • Trainer, 1993–2005, Bargee Farms, Allison Park, PA
    Trained champion horses for 60 riders per week. Organized and held successful in-house shows. Provided upkeep and schooling for 15 lesson horses. Coordinated care concerns with staff, vets, and farriers. Assisted clients with the purchase of horses. Designed and set courses for jumper horses. Served as a liaison between clients and staff, and communicated special requests and requirements for client-owned horses. Managed and oversaw staff that provided the daily care for lesson horses.
  • Instructor, 1993–94, Yorke Stables, Yorktown, VA
    Provided effective lessons for students from beginner level to advanced-intermediate. Oversaw, schooled, and trained lesson horses. Assisted in daily management of all horses.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • The United States Hunter Jumper Association certified instructor
  • National, premiere and A-circuit championships
  • Stabled the sire of 2015 USEF National Champion for Yearling Hunter Breeding

Organizations

  • USA Equestrian
  • The United States Hunter Jumper Association
  • Western Pennsylvania Professional Horsemen’s Association
  • Westfalen NA
  • United States Sportshorse Breeder's Association