About our Staff
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Jennifer Berard - Owner/Lead Instructor/ Trainer
Jennifer grew up with a love of horses and has been an avid rider since childhood. Originally from a Military family Jennifer grew up in North Carolina, then moved to Grand Island N.Y. where she continued her pursuit in horses. She attended SUNY Morrisville, was a member of the Inter collegiate Equestrian Team and competed her freshman year at IHSA Nationals. She received her associate degree in Agriculture Science, Saddle Horse Management and Production. Jennifer went on to work at BEC and Legacy Equestrians and several other local farms through the years. But found that there was a need for Riding Instruction in the “Back Yard” horse community. JTB Equine Care Solutions was then created. Jennifer continues to teach and consult new riders and horse owners in the decisions of buying their first horses. As an instructor, Jennifer has taught both English and Western styles of riding. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for horses with all her students. Jennifer provides a fun and safe approach in her way of teaching. Which leads to the understanding of balance between the horse and rider. Adding an understanding with the technical side to riding which helps each rider find their own riding goals and abilities in each lesson. All lessons start with basic horsemanship and flat work, then can progress to poles and with a positive attitude can include jumping.
Jennifer- believes every good Instructor needs a trainer! Never giving up her own education, Jennifer continues to ride and with a trainer, attends several horse clinics, horse shows a year and is always reading up on some new horse topic.
Jennifer’s motto is Life gets bumpy, it has many Ups & Downs, either sit and absorb it…or start posting, It’s a smoother ride!
Jennifer is a current Member of USEF and Safe Sport trained and United States Pony Club Professional Member, NY State Horse Council (NYSHC)and Equine Collaborative International, Inc. (ECI).
Peggy Sue Shiesley- Adaptive Riding Instructor/Beginner Instructor/ Barn Consultant
Peggy, a native of Clarence, NY, she grew up with horses and has worked with horses for over 35 years. Peggy began her professional career in 2004 at a EquiStar Inc. (a therapeutic based horseback riding facility) located in Burt, NY out of a desire to find a new form of therapeutic benefits for her nephew that has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). During the course of the 13 years with that Equine facility she ran the gamut of positions. She started at the entry level in this new role as a volunteer side walking and horse handling. As her passion grew for this new form of therapeutic beneficial riding, she moved up to become an instructor which led her to then become program manager who designed the all the lesson. In 2015 she took over as Executive Director. In 2017, Peggy received high recognition for her passionate work in developing a therapeutic program catering to the needs of disabled veterans that suffered from PTSD and substance abuse. She served 92 veterans & logged 459 hours to various veteran support groups in the WNY and surrounding areas. 2018 she took on the role as Beginner riding instructor and held the position as startup Executive Director to Legacy Therapeutic Riding Center program and accepted the role of interim Barn Manager for 2020. Since then
Peggy has duplicated her teaching and her PTSD program and has joined forces with JTB Equine Care Solutions. Adding her specialties to JTB Equine Care Solutions allows us to be well rounded and offer up many programs. Peggy enjoys being a grandmother to her 3 granddaughters, participates in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and hiking. Peggy also owns a small farm where she has incorporated her love of equines into emotional support service animals for disabled veterans and other special needs individuals.
Melissa Miron- Program Support Staff
Melissa holds an A.A.S in Equine Science from SUNY Morrisville and a B.A. in education from Roberts Wesleyan College. She is trained in English Hunt Seat, Western Equitation and Therapeutic riding support. She began her riding career at Huntington Meadows in Webster, NY followed by Jenson Stables of Fairport, NY. Melissa is a lifelong educator and believes in the healing power of horses. Melissa assists with program development, marketing, bookkeeping and animal training. Melissa currently volunteers at the Therapeutic Riding Center in Honeoye Falls, NY. This busy homeschool mom of two enjoys trail riding, hiking and camping.
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