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Vicki Phillips, Owner and Instructor PDF Print E-mail

Vicki Phillips, JREC OwnerVicki has owned James River Riding School and/or the James River Equestrian Center since April, 1996. Vicki's passion for teaching began as a Riding Instructor in 1991.  Over the years, Vicki has enjoyed her various equestrian roles, from competing herself, seeing her students and her own children grow through their experiences with horses, to owning her own animals and learning the business of running an Equestrian Center.  Vicki is most proud of the unique family environment that has developed at the James River Equestrian Center.

 
Sarah West, Instructor PDF Print E-mail

Sarah attended Hollins University from 2000-2004, where she rode on the Varsity Riding Team.  As a member of the Varsity Riding Team, Sarah competed at both the Intercollegiate and open horseshows.  Sarah was also a member of Hollins’ winning ODAC team as a freshmen, sophomore and senior.  Piloting Hollins’ school horses, Sarah received many championships in the Adults at both South West Virginia Hunter Jumper Shows and rated shows.  Sarah won the Oak Ridge Medal Finals and was third in the SWVHJ Adult Medal Finals in 2004 as a fitting end to her riding career at Hollins.

Upon graduating Sarah worked with racehorses at the Charles Town Racetrack where she gained valuable experience regarding horse care.  Sarah then took a position at Spring Valley Farm in Manakin Sabot, VA managing their Annex facility.  As manager of the Annex facility, Sarah was responsible for establishing the clientele base, training and riding all horses in the Annex.  She did everything from breaking young horses to showing older horses.

 
Support Staff PDF Print E-mail

JREC Support StaffAdditional staff is on site 7 days a week, including one full-time employee to ensure the barn facilities and horses are well maintained.  The staff prides itself on providing a clean and neat environment.