About: Jordan Vincent LaPlaca
A lifelong passion for farm animals in general and horses in particular has led Jordan to develop a high level of compassion and respect for horses as individuals. This is reflected in the care he takes training both horses and riders. No one horse or rider is the same as any other. Whether Jordan is training only a horse, or working with a rider to improve their skills, the individual needs of the horse or rider is his paramount concern.
As a USDF Silver Medalist, Jordan competes and develops horses from the basics to FEI. Jordan is also a combined driver, who competes throughout the United States and Canada. He has many year-end awards as well as many Highpoint and Championship awards for horses and shows all throughout the east coast in both Dressage and Combined Driving. He has also helps many students achieve their Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.
Jordan completed a year-long apprenticeship program at the Miracle Mountain Ranch in Spring Creek, PA. There he trained horses for stock seat, driving, dressage and hunt seat disciplines, both for the Ranch’s school use and for private clients. While at MMR he also became certified as an Instructor through CHA. He worked as assistant trainer at Rivendell Stables in Woodstock, VT, until he began Maverick Hill Dressage in the summer of 2010.
Jordan enjoyed attending the 2013 Hassler's Dressage YDHTS (Young Dressage Horse Trainers Symposium) at Riveredge stable in Chesapeake City, MD. Scott Hassler, Ingo Pape, and Michael Klimke were the presenters for the the Symposium. The focus was on the development of young dressage prospects with a keen eye on the developing FEI horse.
Continuing his own education is as important to Jordan as training others. Jordan is currently working with Robin Groves and Sharon McCusker. In the past few years he has attended clinics or taken lessons with Olympian Tina Konyot, Michael Poulin, Michael Klimke, Luis Denizard, Arlene Page, Roel Thuniessen, Miranda Cadwell, and Robert Costello.
Check out Centerline Scores, for Jordan's show record and scores through the levels.
As a USDF Silver Medalist, Jordan competes and develops horses from the basics to FEI. Jordan is also a combined driver, who competes throughout the United States and Canada. He has many year-end awards as well as many Highpoint and Championship awards for horses and shows all throughout the east coast in both Dressage and Combined Driving. He has also helps many students achieve their Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.
Jordan completed a year-long apprenticeship program at the Miracle Mountain Ranch in Spring Creek, PA. There he trained horses for stock seat, driving, dressage and hunt seat disciplines, both for the Ranch’s school use and for private clients. While at MMR he also became certified as an Instructor through CHA. He worked as assistant trainer at Rivendell Stables in Woodstock, VT, until he began Maverick Hill Dressage in the summer of 2010.
Jordan enjoyed attending the 2013 Hassler's Dressage YDHTS (Young Dressage Horse Trainers Symposium) at Riveredge stable in Chesapeake City, MD. Scott Hassler, Ingo Pape, and Michael Klimke were the presenters for the the Symposium. The focus was on the development of young dressage prospects with a keen eye on the developing FEI horse.
Continuing his own education is as important to Jordan as training others. Jordan is currently working with Robin Groves and Sharon McCusker. In the past few years he has attended clinics or taken lessons with Olympian Tina Konyot, Michael Poulin, Michael Klimke, Luis Denizard, Arlene Page, Roel Thuniessen, Miranda Cadwell, and Robert Costello.
Check out Centerline Scores, for Jordan's show record and scores through the levels.
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About: Vicki Markowski
Vicki Markowski, has grown up her whole life with horses. Learning from her mom at a young age, Vicki soon become obsessed with horses, resulting in her hobby as her career. When Vicki was younger, she remembers watching a musical freestyle and from that moment on became hooked on dressage. She has been at Standing Stones Farm, for over 10 years and offers many years of solid horse management, providing exceptional care to our clients and their horses. Vicki is a vital part of the Standing Stones Farm, and Maverick Hill Dressage team. She and her dressage partner True, who is a OTTB, are working towards developing their partnership and have high hopes for the dressage ring.
Vicki and True
Elizabeth Oellers,
USDF Silver Medalist
As a farm owner, certified instructor of 32 years, and FEI competitor, I have met and ridden with many trainers over the years. Jordan LaPlaca, is in a class of his own, He is able to read the horses needs, and teaches the riders the tools they need to communicate with their horses. He is passionate and enthusiastic in his teaching, and is able to break down the most complicated problems into simpler steps for effective and practical solutions. Jordan transforms classical principles into day to day practices. He is able to balance humor and intensity that results in fun, constructive progress for the horse and rider. Working with both the amateur and professional riders, his end goal is a solid partnership between horse and rider. In my personal goal of achieving my USDF Gold medal, he helps me be less intense and work well with my ultra sensitive horse. Jordan brings 100 % off his talent, insight, and his passion into every lesson. I am blessed to work with him.
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