Jeffray Ryding and Tom Angle have worked and ridden together since 1977. They share a lifelong love of horses, a dedication to teaching and an addiction to Eventing.
Jeffray's early riding experience was in showing and jumping. She continued to ride while pursuing her education, which culminated in graduate work in special education of gifted children. This course of study strongly qualifies her to tailor individual programs for her students without losing sight of the basics of good horsemanship.
Jeffray has trained with Major Bela Bettykay, Tom Angle, Mike Huber, Anne Kursinski, Lockie Richards, Sally Graburn and Sally O' Conner.
Tom has been riding since he was four. His riding interest as a "real cowboy" and rodeo rider changed to English after his college years studying business administration. This training enables him to capably handle the management of Goose Downs while participating as a teacher and competitor. He is a licensed course designer by USEF and is available to design courses- for more information contact Tom at Tom@GooseDowns.com
Tom has studied with Jeffray Ryding, Mike Huber, Anne Kursinski, Lockie Richards, P. Maykuth, Major Bela Buttykay and Sally O' Conner.
Both Jeffray and Tom participated in the VI Hopkins seminar through the United States Dressage Federation. Jeffray recently became a certified instructor at Level III through the USEA Instructor's Certification Program.
Jeffray and Tom continue to study and compete actively. Other members of the Goose Downs "family" regularly compete and coach all over the country providing an overview of what is new, what works and what doesn't. Combining their experience with the active clinic program there is always something new to learn and share at Goose Downs.
Goose Downs employs a very capable staff including instructors and trainers, an office manager, barn manager and working students, The team works together to create the best learning atmosphere for riders and horses alike.
For more information about our programs please email us a xcountry@GooseDowns.com or call 505-466-8771. We offer lessons, coaching at horse shows, training, clinicis and lots of fun. Come Join Us!
