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Nancy DuPont
Owner and Manager
owned and managed Castle Rock Arabians since 1971
Nancy started assisting camp in 1971 at the Concord-Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association located on the Clayton side of Mt. DiabloCamp for Juniors (125 children and their own horses) before instituting a Junior Program at Castle Rock Arabians.
Then at her own ranch, she started an overnight horse camp, teaching young people to ride. She then formed a partnership with the East Bay Regional Park Disrict to expand the operation which is presently a day camp with selected overnight camps for advanced riders. She has owned an Arabian horse breeding and training center for over 20 years. Horses she has bred were trained and shown by Lacey's Arabians and are used in summer camp.
Nancy has had a lifetime involvement with horses, including dressage, western pleasure, competitive trail and for 25 years has conducted group rides in 22 wilderness areas, teaching wilderness ethics and how to camp with your horse.
Victoria Townsend
Vicky has.been with Castle Rock Arabians for several years and many weekend students will recognize her. Victoria is certified level II CHA and is a very nurturing instructor. Clients love her and also love to ride her purebred Polish Arabian mare, Desert Storm.
Jennifer Jelich demonstrates a canter
Jennifer has been with Castle Rock Arabians for many years and is returning after college to assist in teaching. Her extensive training experience at Lacey's Arabians gives her a solid partnership with horses that she imparts to her students. We are very proud of this young woman!
Katie Kreske
Office Manager
Katie is our SHOW TEAM secretary extraordinaire! She keeps our moms and dads informed about their agenda and costs. In addition to this daunting task, She works as office manager here on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (but since her daughter is here taking lessons, she may pull duty almost every day!) she takes appointments, meets and greets and lends a helping hand to the instructors when necessary. No question is left unanswered and she welcomes chatting with clients to make participation fun for the parents as well as the kids.
Jessi Zec
Instructor
Jessi started here at Castle Rock Arabians and has continued her education in horses with several of our Senior Instructors. She is taking jumping lessons and dressage. She has ridden in our mounted drill team for several years and performs in our precision Quadrille in public events. She purchased an Arabian/Fresian filly from Lacey's Arabian Ranch and is looking forward to showing her in the Sport Horse classes. Jessi is a young lady who is patient and understanding with children.
Roger Cleverly
Roger comes to us with a British Certificate of excellence and years of experience from Steeplechase to Driving Carriage horses in Dressage and Marathons. He has a group of juniors here at Castle Rock who are learning to drive our Welsh Pony, Sunbeam. We offer driving with Roger every Friday afternoon and during camp.
Denise Powell
Denise, a SHOWTEAM mom is also our assistant office manager. When not at the horseshow, you will see her here greeting clients on Saturday mornings and sorting out appointments. Denise also helps at camp. |
Nancy Dupont, owner
Katie Kreski and Tammy Collins
Tammy Collins Level 3 CHA certified is available for advanced lessons by appointment. She is assistant director at our Summer Camp.
Tammy has been involved in the Arabian breed for fourteen years showing, breeding, teaching, and loving every minute of it. She is a graduate of the University of California at Davis and received a degree in Equine physiology and Advanced reproduction. Tammy also rides and competes on our Castle Rock Stallion, Dark Alibi who stands at Lacey's Arabian Ranch. (See below left for Katie's description).
Kristen Wheeler, Instructor
Kristen, age 16 has been with Castle Rock Arabians since she was ten years old. She owns two horses, an Arabian mare, her best friend, Taylor Made (she is riding in the above photo without bridle or reins) and a super big horse named Chief that she jumps on the A circuit. She teaches a trail class on Saturdays and horsemanship on Sundays as well as being a key instructor at our camps.
Roger Cleverly, trainer; riding and driving |