Our instructors are active in the Centered Riding community, and many have given and received training at Southmowing for years or even decades. Several started here as kids and never left!
Lucile Bump
Lucile is a Senior Centered Riding® Instructor/Clinician. She completed an apprenticeship with Sally Swift and worked closely with Sally for many years. As a result, she has intensive Centered Riding® training, an in-depth knowledge of the work, and is qualified to train all levels and disciplines of riders from beginners to instructors. As a Senior Centered Riding® Instructor, Lucile applies advanced Centered Riding® techniques in her teaching regardless of the discipline; whether it is Western, Dressage, Jumping, Endurance, etc., she understands the foundations of how horse and rider work together. Lucile began riding around age 10 and grew up riding the wooded trails of Vermont. She rode all through school and competed regularly in Hunt Seat Equitation. Lucile met Sally Swift when she was 14, and continued to work closely with Sally after completing her apprenticeship. Lucile began her teaching career while attending college in Marlborough, Vermont. After graduation, Lucile went to work at a Morgan farm training horses, teaching riding lessons and doing some competing in Western and Saddleseat. In 1971 Lucile travelled to California to work with Linda Tellington-Jones at her riding instructors’ school. Upon her return to Vermont in 1972, Lucile purchased the farm that has become Southmowing Stables. Lucile has been teaching Centered Riding® to all levels and disciplines of riders for more than 45 years. In recent years, she has been asked to teach in Vienna, Austria (home of the Spanish Riding School!), Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Holland, Scotland and Uruguay. Students have come to Southmowing Stables to study with Lucile from Switzerland, The Netherlands, Austria, Japan and Canada as well as from all over the United States.
Lucile is available to teach lessons, clinics, and Centered Riding Clinics: Open, Instructor, Advanced, and Update Clinics
Lesson Rates
1/2 Hour Private – $50.00
Hour Semi-Private – $50.00
Hour Private – $70.00
Hour Group – $40.00
Check with Lucile about clinic and camp rates.
Lucile is available to teach lessons, clinics, and Centered Riding Clinics: Open, Instructor, Advanced, and Update Clinics
Lesson Rates
1/2 Hour Private – $50.00
Hour Semi-Private – $50.00
Hour Private – $70.00
Hour Group – $40.00
Check with Lucile about clinic and camp rates.
Alec Dandelions
Alec is a USDF Bronze medal and Level I Centered Riding Instructor and takes pride in helping rider and horse on their journey. As a well-rounded rider, Alec enjoys the dressage ring as well as jumping and trail riding. Integrating centered riding in his teachings, Alec focuses on helping riders with form, body control and equitation. Alec also enjoys teaching the joy of jumping. As a teacher to all ages, from kids, to the Vermont Academy equestrian team coach to adults, Alec brings fun and energy to each and every session.
Alec, Director at Southmowing Stables (Guilford, VT) has trained directly under prestigious instructors such as Lucille Bump, Miguel Anacoreta, Suzanne Mente and the late Francois Lemaire de Ruffiue.
Check with Alec about rates for lessons and camps.
Alec, Director at Southmowing Stables (Guilford, VT) has trained directly under prestigious instructors such as Lucille Bump, Miguel Anacoreta, Suzanne Mente and the late Francois Lemaire de Ruffiue.
Check with Alec about rates for lessons and camps.
Dorothy Crosby
Dorothy is certified both as a Level III Centered Riding® Instructor/Clinician and a CHA Instructor for both English and Western riders. As Director of the Riding Program at Southmowing Stables in Guilford, VT., her responsibilities include horse management as well as overseeing the riding program. In addition, she manages a small farm in Stoddard, NH, where Equi-librium is based. Workshops, clinics, special events, and lessons are offered at both locations. Dorothy also travels for clinics and to instruct riders at other locations; she was pleased to present two Centered Riding workshops at Equine Affaire 2017.
Dorothy teaches a variety of disciplines to both adults and children, emphasizing safety and fun while learning about horses and their care: recreational riding, dressage, jumping, basic driving, long-lining, in-hand work, and horse management. Riding at a military style hunter barn as a child, she moved up the levels, working to become a Jr. Instructor during High School and then elected Equestrian Team Co-Captain during college. She furthered her equine education as a Veterinary Technician, and later became a 4-H Leader, Quiz Bowl Coach, and Pony Club Instructor. Since then, Dorothy has explored a variety of massage, training, and riding techniques, eventually finding classical training and Centered Riding, where she found her passion. Working through the instructor levels with Lucile Bump, Susan Harris, and Joan “Sam” Morrison as mentors, Dorothy achieved Clinician status in 2015. Pursuing more study to improve her teaching, her understanding of horses, and her own riding, she has and continues to participate in lessons or clinics with Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu, Suzanne Mente and Sally Haney as well as other CR Clinicians. Dorothy is currently a contributing author for 4 Legs and a Tail Magazine. Dorothy loves what happens when humans and equines connect and form a partnership; her joy is in teaching horses and humans of all ages and levels of experience.
Dorothy teaches Open Centered Riding Clinics, themed clinics, unmounted workshops, and special events for kids and adults in addition to lessons. Her lessons include learning to groom and tack up the horse as needed.
Lesson Rates
Private hour: $65
Semi-private hour: $50
Group hour (3 or more riders): $40
Private ½ hour: $50
Semi-private ½ hour: $30 (half hours not for brand new riders)
45 minutes: private $55, semi-private $45, group: $35
Check with Dorothy for Special Event, Workshop, and Clinic rates.
Dorothy teaches a variety of disciplines to both adults and children, emphasizing safety and fun while learning about horses and their care: recreational riding, dressage, jumping, basic driving, long-lining, in-hand work, and horse management. Riding at a military style hunter barn as a child, she moved up the levels, working to become a Jr. Instructor during High School and then elected Equestrian Team Co-Captain during college. She furthered her equine education as a Veterinary Technician, and later became a 4-H Leader, Quiz Bowl Coach, and Pony Club Instructor. Since then, Dorothy has explored a variety of massage, training, and riding techniques, eventually finding classical training and Centered Riding, where she found her passion. Working through the instructor levels with Lucile Bump, Susan Harris, and Joan “Sam” Morrison as mentors, Dorothy achieved Clinician status in 2015. Pursuing more study to improve her teaching, her understanding of horses, and her own riding, she has and continues to participate in lessons or clinics with Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu, Suzanne Mente and Sally Haney as well as other CR Clinicians. Dorothy is currently a contributing author for 4 Legs and a Tail Magazine. Dorothy loves what happens when humans and equines connect and form a partnership; her joy is in teaching horses and humans of all ages and levels of experience.
Dorothy teaches Open Centered Riding Clinics, themed clinics, unmounted workshops, and special events for kids and adults in addition to lessons. Her lessons include learning to groom and tack up the horse as needed.
Lesson Rates
Private hour: $65
Semi-private hour: $50
Group hour (3 or more riders): $40
Private ½ hour: $50
Semi-private ½ hour: $30 (half hours not for brand new riders)
45 minutes: private $55, semi-private $45, group: $35
Check with Dorothy for Special Event, Workshop, and Clinic rates.
Suzanne Mente
Guest Instructor Suzanne has been teaching riders at Southmowing Stables since 2012. She loves the fun atmosphere and has even been convinced to try hunting with the Guilford Hounds (twice!). She enjoys helping riders realize their potential and find creative ways to tap into their horse’s abilities. Her teaching reflects the building blocks that help develop horses and riders as they move up the levels. In addition to teaching, she coaches riders at both local and recognized shows and has helped students earn their USDF Bronze & Silver medals.
Suzanne began teaching over 20 years ago. She spent many years at UMass, teaching riding, equine management and coaching the dressage team. She was voted coach of the year for the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (2010) and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Suzanne is a certified Level I instructor through the USEA (US Eventing Association), and a USDF L graduate (US Dressage Federation’s judge education program). Suzanne judges shows throughout New England. Coupled with her riding instruction Suzanne is also a PMA certified Pilates Instructor. She likes to help all bodies move better…horses & humans!
Lesson Rates
$65 for 45 minute private
$50 ½ hour private
$35 group
Suzanne began teaching over 20 years ago. She spent many years at UMass, teaching riding, equine management and coaching the dressage team. She was voted coach of the year for the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (2010) and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Suzanne is a certified Level I instructor through the USEA (US Eventing Association), and a USDF L graduate (US Dressage Federation’s judge education program). Suzanne judges shows throughout New England. Coupled with her riding instruction Suzanne is also a PMA certified Pilates Instructor. She likes to help all bodies move better…horses & humans!
Lesson Rates
$65 for 45 minute private
$50 ½ hour private
$35 group
Elizabeth Kenny
Elizabeth grew up riding at Southmowing Stables and is now a Level II Centered Riding® Instructor and Trainer. Beth has earned her silver and bronze medals through the USDF program. Beth has successfully started many young/green horses, schooled lesson horses and ponies, and has furthered the upper-level education of her equine students through FEI dressage to the Prix St. George level. Beth competes in dressage, has strong jumping experience, and offers a well-rounded foundation to all her adult and young students. She and her husband own Birch Run Farm where she also teaches riding and trains. Beth is a 6 th degree Black Belt instructor in Tae Kwon Do. She owns Kenny’s Tae Kwon Do, is the promotor for the New England Classic Tournament (martial arts), & teaches classes all around the Monadnock, NH Region.
Lesson Rates
Private hour: $65
Semi-private hour: $50
Group (3 or more riders): $40 each
Check with Beth about camp and training rates.
Lesson Rates
Private hour: $65
Semi-private hour: $50
Group (3 or more riders): $40 each
Check with Beth about camp and training rates.
Sarah Stine
Sara is a Level II Centered Riding Instructor. She is a Path Certified Registered Instructor, Professional Association Therapeutic Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and an ARIA Register Instructor. She has a BS in Elementary Education and Special Education. Teaching students to ride has been a joy for Sara, who believes that everyone has their own learning styles. Centered Riding is the foundation of everything she teaches, beginning slowly and safely to find biomechanics where riders can discover harmony with their horse.
Sara started riding at age 7 in Virginia, then continued on to Long Island to a show barn, and finally to Vermont and Centered Riding. It has been a journey!
Sara started riding at age 7 in Virginia, then continued on to Long Island to a show barn, and finally to Vermont and Centered Riding. It has been a journey!
Tracy Devlin-Grubner
Tracey has been riding and teaching at Southmowing Stables for several years. She is a certified Centered Riding® Instructor as well as a Level 3 Harmony Horsemanship® Instructor and Trainer. She teaches both riding, and in-hand (groundwork) lessons that focus on establishing a calm connection between horse and student, learning to read equine body language, and establish methods for reducing anxiety in horses and students. She returned to riding after a long hiatus and especially enjoys working with riders who are restarting their horsemanship experience, and wish to develop confidence and their connection with horses. She also offers lessons in liberty (working with horses without halter or bridle), bridleless riding, positive exposure to obstacles, and helping owners whose horses have developed difficult behaviors. She and her horse, Native Heart, love dressage, trail riding, and learning new skills together. Tracey is also certified in a type of myofascial release equine bodywork called Conformation Balancing.
Taiga Christie
Taiga has been riding at Southmowing since she was six years old. Introduced to Lucile by her grandmother, she quickly became a student and "Gremlin" (Lucile's name for barn kids). Inspired by Sally Swift and Lucile's patient, body-aware approach to training, Taiga has evented in California, studied Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and horse rescue in Iowa, and spent five years in Oregon horse rescue work. She is also a street medic educator and physical theater artist, and has been thrilled to discover parallels to Centered Riding in both theater and medic work. She studied the Alexander Technique work that is a pillar of Sally Swift's teaching with theater practitioners at the Dell'Arte School of Physical Theatre and SOMA Studio, and brings Centered Riding experience to performance art and performance work to riding. Taiga is now a Level I Centered Riding instructor, focusing primarily on teaching groundwork, equine body language and beginning riding to performance artists, care workers, and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of nonverbal communication.
Get in touch for lesson rates and artist workshop opportunities.
Get in touch for lesson rates and artist workshop opportunities.
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