Mary Pardee, B.A.,
M.Ed.
Director of Riding, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
IHSA English Coach
Mary has had over 25 years of experience as a teacher and
trainer, specializing in hunters and equitation. Mary’s students have competed successfully at
such shows as the Winter Equestrian Festival (Wellington,
FL), Capital Challenge, USEF Pony Finals, IHSA
National Finals, Biltmore, Upperville, Lexington
(KY & VA) and many others. Although
her expertise is in hunters, Mary has also prepped TB sales horses in the United States and England,
taught and trained in Ireland,
and has experience with polo and driving.
Mary believes in a classical approach to riding, teaching strong basics
in dressage as well as jumping. Her goal
is to create a "thinking rider” who develops a partnership with their
horse. She has trained at facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Seattle, WA and Virginia. Mary received her B.A. in English from the
University of Kentucky, her Secondary English teaching certification from
Cleveland State University, and her M.Ed. from Lake Erie College.
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