Steve
enjoys working with young horses, teaching them ground
manners, lunging and saddling for the first time. Steve
has done extensive work on trail training with the ranch's
young horses, and is a past winner of the Sherrif's Department
Desert Trail Trials. Steve has also trained in the past
with riders such as reiner
Craig Schmersal.
Cindy is currently showing her Quarter Horse,
Mr. Gees Rick A Tic, at 4th level dressage shows and schooling
Prix St. George. Previously they had placed second
in the nation for 1st and 2nd level USDF Quarter Horse.
In 2005, Rick and Cindy took the USDF Bronze Medal in
the nation for AQHA 2nd level freestyle. This is especially
rewarding for Cindy since Rick is a third generation from
her breeding stock. Cindy has trained with Hilda
Gurney and attends clinics given by other Olympic riders
and trainers, such as Kathleen Raines and George Morris.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Trainers
and Instructors, which is recognized by both USDF and
CDS, and is an "L" Dressage Judging Program
gradute. Cindy constantly studies with top riders in many
disciplines to improve her riding skills and training
techniques. She has also worked with reining trainer Amy
Walden of McCarty Reining to improve the performance of
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Steve and Cindy Lapp own and manage
the Yucca Valley Equestrian Center. |
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Assistant Debbi Sullivan has an
A.A.S. Degree in Equine Studies - Stable and Farm Management
and has over 15 years experience in the horse industry.
Debbi has experience in a variety of riding disciplines,
but specializes in instruction of the beginning rider.
Using humor and good horse sense, Debbi ensures that adults
and children new to horses get a solid foundation in the
basics of horse care, safety, and equitation (a secure
and proper riding seat). Debbi
leads trail rides from the ranch
for riders of any skill level.
Debbi is currently working with her
young horse GS Sundown Slim on trail and 'Extreme Cowboy
Race' type obstacles; they also ride with Amy Walden at
McCarty Reining to sharpen 'Slim's' reining maneuvers.
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