Jordan Vincent LaPlaca
Head Trainer
USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist
FEI International competitor
A lifelong passion for 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 Gold Medalist, Jordan competes and develops horses for both National as well as International competition. Jordan is also an FEI stared combined driver, who has competed throughout the United States and Canada. He has many year-end awards as well as "Highpoint" and "Championship" placings for horses in both disciplines and shows all throughout the east coast. He has also helped 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.
Continuing his own education is as important to Jordan as training others. He is currently working with United States Development Coach, Charlotte Bredahl as well as with Albrecht Heidemann. In the past few years he has attended clinics or taken lessons with Christine Traurig, Sharon McCusker, Beth Baumert, Tina Konyot, Bill Warren, Fredrick Wandres, Luis Denizard, Robin Groves, Miranda Cadwell, Denny Emerson and Robert Costello.
As a USDF Gold Medalist, Jordan competes and develops horses for both National as well as International competition. Jordan is also an FEI stared combined driver, who has competed throughout the United States and Canada. He has many year-end awards as well as "Highpoint" and "Championship" placings for horses in both disciplines and shows all throughout the east coast. He has also helped 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.
Continuing his own education is as important to Jordan as training others. He is currently working with United States Development Coach, Charlotte Bredahl as well as with Albrecht Heidemann. In the past few years he has attended clinics or taken lessons with Christine Traurig, Sharon McCusker, Beth Baumert, Tina Konyot, Bill Warren, Fredrick Wandres, Luis Denizard, Robin Groves, Miranda Cadwell, Denny Emerson and Robert Costello.
Frederick Magazzeni
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
Maverick Hill Dressage, is excited to announce the newest addition to the team, Frederick Magazzeni!
Frederick is an extremely accomplished horseman and dressage trainer, holding a USDF Silver medal and well on his way to his Gold. He has a strong background in producing solid young dressage horses and has many accomplishments including placings at Devon, Regionals, and Developing young FEI horses.
Frederick brings to the table a unique style of training that not only focuses on correct dressage foundations, but also honing in on each rider's strengths as well as formulating a pragmatic, and effective way to improve the riders development.
Frederick grew up in Germany and the United States, riding in saddle clubs in a local German village close to the family home, and riding western horses in the United States.
He has a BA from Houghton college where he gained his German connections to further study in Germany as an adult and worked under the German training program at both the Hof Kasselmann stables first and then later under the tutelage of the Koschel family dressage training stables.
After his time working abroad, Frederick spent 3 years as the head dressage instructor, teaching and coaching in the collage program of The University of Findlay. In his time there, he amassed 3 consecutive regional team championships and several individual national champions at the intercollegiate level, as well as USDF regional champions/reserve champion students.
Maverick Hill Dressage is excited to have Fredrick Magazzeni join our team as a trainer and instructor!
We are looking forward to what the future holds!
Frederick is an extremely accomplished horseman and dressage trainer, holding a USDF Silver medal and well on his way to his Gold. He has a strong background in producing solid young dressage horses and has many accomplishments including placings at Devon, Regionals, and Developing young FEI horses.
Frederick brings to the table a unique style of training that not only focuses on correct dressage foundations, but also honing in on each rider's strengths as well as formulating a pragmatic, and effective way to improve the riders development.
Frederick grew up in Germany and the United States, riding in saddle clubs in a local German village close to the family home, and riding western horses in the United States.
He has a BA from Houghton college where he gained his German connections to further study in Germany as an adult and worked under the German training program at both the Hof Kasselmann stables first and then later under the tutelage of the Koschel family dressage training stables.
After his time working abroad, Frederick spent 3 years as the head dressage instructor, teaching and coaching in the collage program of The University of Findlay. In his time there, he amassed 3 consecutive regional team championships and several individual national champions at the intercollegiate level, as well as USDF regional champions/reserve champion students.
Maverick Hill Dressage is excited to have Fredrick Magazzeni join our team as a trainer and instructor!
We are looking forward to what the future holds!
Barn Manager:
Molly Price
Salty Dog Productions
Maverick Hill Dressage is pleased to announce our new Barn Manager Molly Price. Molly not only brings incredible horse knowledge, but an up beat and positive attitude to the farm. Welcome to the herd, we are so excited to have you!