Our Coaches
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Founder and Head Trainer/Instructor of Cornerstone Farm South, Leslie Terry has over 30+ years of experience as an instructor for large lessons programs throughout the Florida area, often in the position of Head Instructor and Head Trainer. Additionally, she has had life-long training and competition experience in the hunter/jumper arenas, the results of which can be seen on the "AA" Circuit. Leslie has competed and trained with olympic course designer Steve Stephens, silver medalist Buddy Brown, "AA" hunter/equitation specialist Phil DeVita, and classically trained dressage with Elsie Engel from Great Britain. Leslie has served as President of SWFHJA for five years, and has since served on the Board of Directors for the past ten years. In 2011, Leslie was awarded the SWFHJA's Sportsmanship Award. She also has extensive experience in the racing industry through her work as a young stock trainer and stallion handler. |
A full time riding instructor at Cornerstone Farm South, Emily Peterson has shown on the "AA" circuit at the national level since 2000. She is a skilled competitor in hunters, equitation, jumpers, and hunter derbies with her green or young horses. In 2011, she was the National Champion Adequan Hunter on the six-year-old Rio Mystico, and the 2013 circuit champion in the Open Hunter Division on Caro Z. A skilled trainer, Emily works closely with CSF students in their lessons, at horseshows, and through clinics to instill a quietly effective riding style and confidence in the ring. Her specialty is retraining "problem horses" and developing them into strong competitors. |
Ave Maria University competes in Zone 5 Region 5 of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. In IHSA, riders of all levels are able to compete in classes ranging from Introductory through Open flat, and Limit through Open over fences. IHSA is unique in that riders do not show on their own horses; the host school provides all of the horses and tack, and horses are selected for each rider by random draw before the show begins. This format eliminates many expenses and gives more students the opportunity to compete. For more information on IHSA, please visit https://www.ihsainc.com.
2023-24 Show Schedule
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2023-24 Roster
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