Campbell Springs Farm

At Campbell Springs Farm, we have some of the most talented instructors available. We provide the critical foundation of good horsemanship, the balance of knowledge and skills needed by beginners, all the way to the highest levels of competition. Our instructors have the eye, experience, communication skills, patience, and drive to make you the best rider you can be….

EVENTING INSTRUCTOR

Experienced & accomplished instructor wanted for a large instruction/training business in Chesterfield, VA. Candidate must be successfully competing at the Preliminary Level or greater. Level II or higher Certified Eventing Instructor a plus. Unique business opportunity to participate in & manage the growth of this state-of-the-art equestrian facility with all of the amenities an Eventer would desire such as a friendly atmosphere, professionally designed Cross Country Course, Dressage Arena, Stadium Ring and Covered Arena. Ask about additional job perks! Call (804) 590-3400 or (804) 389-3900 for more details.

CSF Staff Instructors

	Dana Bivens has been riding since the age of 4, beginning with Huntseat equitation in California. She made the switch to Eventing in 2001 when she purchased her mare, "Lucy" at the age of 13. In the winter of 2005, Dana moved from her home in Atlanta to Windchase Farm in Purcellville, VA to work and train with well-respected Eventing instructor, Phyllis Dawson. Under Phyllis's guidance (and Olympic experience)- "Lucy" and Dana completed the VA CCI* in the spring of 2007, and moved up to Intermediate Level that Fall with an impressive second place finish at Waredaca Horse Trials in October. At Windchase, Dana also found and purchased her second horse, "Lucky" who began his Eventing career last summer, and is now ready to move up to the Preliminary level. As an instructor, Dana places great emphasis on the basic foundations of riding: engagement, straightness, suppleness, and communication between horse and rider. These are values she wishes to pass onto her students which will allow them to become more skillful and effective riders.
	Erin Corsa has 13 years of experience in the equestrian field. Erin competes in the Hunter/Jumpers as well as various Eventing competitions. She also enjoys working with young and/or problem horses in her spare time. Currently, she trains with Nicole Smith as well as eventing instructor Chris Hitchcock. She is the proud owner of CSF lesson horse "Opie" as well as 5 year old appendix mare "Raven". Erin's goal is to make riding fun while still maintaining a safe and educational atmosphere.
	Bet Poarch has 40 years of experience riding, training, and teaching all levels. Her students have competed successfully in the hunter and hunter equitation divisions at local, as well as major shows on the east coast. Many have gone on to become professionals in the horse industry. Her motto is that “to become a good/great rider, you must absolutely know the basics”. Phone: (804)732-4393

Debbie Rodriguez: Debbie graduated from Lake Erie College with a dual major in Equestrian Studies and Business Administration. After college she worked in the management of several facilities, among them the Bowie Horse Center, the Prince Georges Equestrian Center, and Drummonds Stables. She holds USDF Bronze and Silver medals, and is a USEF ‘R’ dressage judge, a USEF ‘r’ Dressage Technical Delegate, a USEF ‘r’ eventing judge and a USEF ‘r’ eventing Technical Delegate. Since 1989 she has been a freelance instructor and trainer in the Williamsburg, VA area. In addition to riding, teaching, and judging Debbie is the show manager of Dressage at Lexington, a favorite USEF/USDF dressage show at the Virginia Horse Center. Debbie teaches dressage to adult riders with their own horses.

Email: Debbie@debbierodriguezdressage.com
Website: www.debbierodriguezdressage.com

Nicole Smith has an extensive background in hunter/jumper, dressage and eventing. Nicole grew up riding hunter/jumpers and spent her teenage years riding and showing with the “A” show stable Baskin Farm in St. Louis Missouri, this stable also introduced Nicole to dressage and used dressage as the foundation to training for the hunter arena. Nicole began eventing at the age of 20. Currently Nicole continues her dressage and eventing training with instructor Debbie Rodriguez, shows upper level dressage, trains with eventing instructor Chris Hitchcock from Raleigh, NC, and spends time every winter in Aiken, SC showing and in event training with Sarah Cousins. Nicole also shows 10-12 times a year at rated dressage shows and eventing competitions. Nicole has many years experience in teaching hunter/jumper, dressage and eventing and is the coordinator for CSF’s winter combined test shows. Nicole strives for a harmonious relationship between horse and rider, works with students to reach their personal goals and most of all makes sure that everyone is having FUN with riding!