Andi has been riding since she was a child. She competed in the Young Rider program and competed at the North American Young Rider Championships- a Junior Olympic event in 2004, 2005, and 2007. She has trained with Carole Grant, Sue Blinks, Jan Ebeling, Olympic Judge Lilo Fore, Debbie McDonald, Conrad Schumacher, Jochen Hippenstiel, Eckart Meyners, Kathy Connelly, and Arthur Kottas. She holds a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal.
Her competition record:
5th place at the Markel Young Horse and Developing horse championships at Developing Grand Prix in 2013
2021 Region 2 Open Intermediare I Reserve Champion
2021 Qualified and Competed at US Finals in KY at Intermediare I
2019 Qualified and Competed at US Finals at GP and GP Freestyle placing 7th and 8th in the country
2020 Region 2 Open Grand Prix Freestyle Champion and Reserve Grand Prix Champion
2020 Tryon CDI 4th Place Grand Prix
Competed international CDI Grand Prix in Wellington,FL in the 2020 season
Her students:
Multiple students have achieved their USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals
In 2016, 3 of her students qualified for USDF Finals at every FEI level – PSG, I1, I-2, GP and GP Freestyle
She has horses in training from training level to Grand Prix.
Her Philosophy:
Andi is extremely passionate about rider bio mechanics and position to allow a harmonious connection to the horse. She follows classical training methods to develop the horse into a well rounded, happy athlete.
Andi offers a boutique style training program with full service: from theraplate and magnawave treatments to frequent chiropractic and massage therapies for the horses, in addition to beautiful turnout. Each student has developed with Andi a comprehensive plan to help achieve their goals with their equine partners.