Jamie Kalisz  || Deb Sullivan || Ken Whelihan || Adria Pandolfini

Deb's riding career began at Shallowbrook Equestrian Center in Somers, CT.  After riding for several years, Deb purchased her first horse, Princess.  Shortly after that she was invited to teach at Shallowbrook.  Deb was trained to teach by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Vita, Jr.  She started by teaching preschoolers and beginners and eventually went on to train Shallowbrook's show teams.  Two years ago, the Sullivan family moved to the Berkshires where Deb became a Licensed Massachusetts riding instructor and furthered her teaching experience at area stables.  Deb recently made a move to Berkshire Equestrian Center and is delighted to be working with the BEC team.  Deb teaches riders age 3 to adult.  Her lessons focus on building a sound riding foundation in a safe and fun environment.  She specializes in inspiring confidence in new and young riders.

• USEF judge hunters and equitation for over 19 years
• Licensed Massachusetts Riding Instructor
• Qualified for and Competed in 1992 Olympic Selections trials for Barcelona at Gladstone and Devon
• Veteran grand prix competitor and trainer
• Produced Zone 1 USEF two time Horse of the Year, "Tanglewood", regular working hunters
• Rode Zone 2 USEF Horse of the Year, "Ramsey" regular conformation hunters
• Rode and produced over a dozen jumpers to Grand Prix including Rashnu, Ballybay, Lucky Again, Ashe, Skip With Me, Tango, Ballybay Nightcap and others
• Coached riders to wins at the Marshal and Sterling, New England and Connecticut finals
• Former rider and trainer for Lionshare Farm and the Ox Ridge Hunt Club
• Resident trainer for the Berkshire Equestrian Center 

Adria Pandolfini -

Adria brought her skills to BEC in 2010. She began riding in South Hadley, MA at Orion Farm. Like most developing riders she spent much of her time in the saddle showing ponies. Adria expanded her knowledge and riding talents by seeking guidance from CT based professionals Becky Andrews and Steve Heinekie. Using the style learned from a national equitation finals winner(Steve) Adria worked
for the legendary Emerson Burr at the Fairfield Hunt Club, in Westport, CT.Her early experience with ponies would prove of use at FCHC as Emerson dominated the northeast for decades with his seemingly endless stream of winning ponies. Emerson was an old school horseman. You could not exist around him without improving your relationship with the horse and respecting the years required to truly become a horseman. After eight years under Emersons guidance, Adria returned home to Orion. Adria brought her focus on technique and strong work ethic to Orion as a trainer for six years. Adria is a mother of two with her oldest, five year old Dakota, already following in her moms winning ways aboard ponies. Adrias passion for coaching has been put to use at BEC as she is assisting junior medal riders working towards qualifying for this years national and regional finals. Like many talented riders Adria is interested in developing talented riders and horses. She explores and welcomes owners with an interest in producing quality hunters and top end jumpers. She does, of course, always make time for ponies.

40 Perry's Peak Road
Richmond, MA
413-698-3200
berkshireequestriancenter@hotmail.com

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