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Expertise
I would be happy to respond to enquiries in the following disciplines: dressage, working western, hunter, halter (open and IAHA), hack and pleasure. I can also offer assistance with schooling and equitation issues.
Experience in the area
Twenty years Class A show circuit including multiple championships.
Organizations
CEF, IAHA, BCHC, IALHA
Publications
Inside International
Education/Credentials
BA, MEd, Teaching Certificate (PDP), CEF Western Level I Coach, provincialy approved Hack, Equitation and Western Judge.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Earn a national title and school a horse to Intermediare level.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
No one ever really masters the art of riding. Like all other arts, it is a lifelong learning experience. Horses keep us humble.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Breed associations need to make their judges accountable to the rules and standards set out for the breeds under their jurisdiction or they need to change the rules.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer | 01/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I feel that this expert is very ..... |
| Jennifer | 01/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I want to thank Shelley Evans for ..... |
| Allison | 06/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. This does help a lot!!! |
| rohit | 06/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Heidi | 05/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! |
Recent Answers from Shelley Evans
2012-01-02 tom thumb bit:
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for the clarification of your situation. I wish I were able to give you a magic recipe for success but I am very pleased that you avoided the "run out and get the most severe
2011-12-31 tom thumb bit:
Dear Jennifer, Oh dear! It never ceases to amaze me how ignorant people can be about the fairly simple physics involved in bits and how they work- also why others insist on offering their opinions (often
2011-12-08 crosby xl saddle value:
Dear Kelly, Thank you for your vicious assault. If you had actually read my profile then you would acknowledge that I do not profess to be a saddle maker nor do I operate a tack store. While I thought
2011-12-03 crosby xl saddle value:
Dear Kelly, I have found that the value of a used saddle is determined by a number of factors- but ultimately it is what ONE person is willing to pay in the current market. As you are no doubt aware -the
2011-09-11 Double bridle prob.:
Dear Hope, I am afraid that what you really need to do is to work on your hands. I would not put a curb of any kind into the hands of a rider who, by her own admission, is heavy handed. Your horse is
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