Petina Cole
NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, EAGALA Equine Specialist teaching at Alisons' Whispers, and  coming this spring to GallopNYC and Life's Journey 


EAGALA Equine Specialist (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) EAGALA is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Certified by NARHA 2006 - Therapeutic Riding Instructor
On staff at Winslow Therapeutic Center during 2007
On staff at New York Therapeutic Riding Center - operating at a Chateau Stables - NYC's oldest carriage horse facility 2007-08

The Equus Projects - Joined the Board of Directors in 2008.  The Equus Projects partners professional dancers with horses and their riders to create site-specific performance works that merge the artistry of dance with the athletics of equestrianism.

Mounted Patrol Officer - NYC Parks Mounted Auxiliary Unit, Inc. - Patrolling NYC Parks (2001-2006)  Served as a Training Officer, Board Member and Presented "Horse of Course" Educational Programs for NYC School Children.
2004 National Horse Show - Madison Square Garden - Mounted Color Guard and Drill Team for Opening Ceremony

New York University, Steinhardt School of Education - BS (magna cum laude) - music and education
In addition to teaching horsemanship, Petina Cole provides music programs and private instruction for special learners and has enjoyed a long career as a professional musician, playing flute, singing and writing music.

Clinics Attended
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Kelly Sigler - 3 Star Instructor -
Level 2-3
The Equus Projects – Joanna Mendl Shaw -  Dancing With Horses
Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Dr. Grady Carter - 3 Star Instructor - Level 2 Clinic - Impulsion
Parelli Natural Horsemaship – Home Study - Level 1 – Completed - Level 2 – Current Studies
Tai Chi For Equestrians - James Shaw - Riding from the Inside     Out
Paving the Path to Success -- Regional NARHA Conference
     Therapeutic Horsemanship for People with Autism
     Facility and Herd Management
     Equine Biomechanics & Kinesiology
     My Horse, My Partner:  Teamwork on the Ground
Alpha & Omega Services, Inc. -- Mounted Patrol Training - Basic Certification Course
Monty Roberts -- join up

Alex O'Kane -

Alex is in her freshman year at SUNY Cobleskill.  She is studying Equine Science.  This past summer Alex started young Racksan, a two year old filly.  Racksan was under saddle in just two short weeks.  A highly accomplished horsewoman, Alex shows hunter-jumpers and competes in hunter paces throughout New York State.  She has studied under bronze and silver medalist Lee Anne Greene for the past five years.  She teaches riding and horsemanship at Country Lee and is a volunteer with the STEED therapeutic riding program, now in it’s 37^th year.  O’Kane wrote the volunteer manual for Red Horse.  She has a very clear understanding of horses and why they do things and is always willing to learn more.

                        

Angela Labella is beginning her career with horses.   She works for Red Horse while learning all about equine management and riding.  Angela wishes to own her own horse soon.  She's a good friend of Hank (he loves her too).







Tim Blomquist - Tim Blomquist was recently graduated from South Orangetown Middle School, and begins his freshman year at Tappan Zee High School in September. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and a blue belt in karate.
 
Tim has been assisting in lessons with the Alisons' Whispers Adaptive and Therapeutic Riding Program at Country Lee Farm two days a week.   An excellent horse leader, Tim is gentle with the animals and helps out in every aspect of the program operations.   Tim lives in Piermont, NY with his parents, brother and two cats.