Saumier Stables Consulting LLC

Resume

Saumier Stables Consulting LLC

• Equestrian Consulting & Instruction
• Hunters • Jumpers • Equitation • Dressage Foundations
• Crossrails to Grand Prix

Professional Summary

Trained and proficient from entry level through Grand Prix in hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage foundations. Extensive background in rider development, horse training, young horse starting, rehabilitation support, and performance-solving. Offers in-person and remote (Zoom) consulting, instruction, and video critique.

Training & Mentorship

Trained under and alongside

• Louise Caccese
• Betsy Woods
• Lori Fieger
• Butch & Lou Thomas
• Rob Gage
• Julie Corlett (USDF Silver & Bronze Medalist)
• Chip Lawson (Olympic qualifying rider)
• Carol Wright (Melodic Farms, Grand Prix)
• Jill Humphrey & Rudy Leone (Leone Equestrians Inc.)

Junior Career Highlights & Awards

Medal Qualifications

• SFVHSA 12 & Under
• SFVHSA 17 & Under
• LAHSA
• PCHA
• CPHA
• Onondarka
• Rosewood
• Maclay
• Washington International
• Ariat
• USET
• SBCRC 12 & Under
• SBCRC 17 & Under

Championships & Honors

Champion, SFVHSA 17 & Under and SBCRC 17 & Under Medal Finals (1999) 3rd Place, SFVHSA 12 & Under Medal Final and Rosewood 14 & Under Medal Final (1998) Year-End Champion in Equitation, Hunters, and Medal Finals; High Point Rider for three consecutive years at SBCRC Numerous LAHSA 12–14 Equitation Show Championships Consistent Equitation Division Champion at A-rated shows including Gold Coast, The Oaks, LA Nationals, Santa Barbara Nationals, and Pebble Beach

Professional Experience

• Saumier Stables — Santa Barbara, CA
• Founder & Trainer (2005)

Founded and operated a private show barn at El Capitan Ranch at age 18. Coached students and horses to numerous wins and championships throughout Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties. Achievements included Gold Coast Series, LAHSA, SFVHSA, and SBCRC Hunter and Equitation Championships.

Coached riders to medal finals, including

SFVHSA & SBCRC 17 & Under (Olivia Hawes, Santa Barbara, CA) Santa Barbara Riding Club Medal Finals Champion Reserve SFVHSA 12 & Under (Christia Chackel, Santa Barbara, CA)

Started and developed young horses in collaboration with Chip Lawson, taking horses through their first showing experiences prior to sale. Worked extensively with problem horses addressing behavioral, temperamental, and medically influenced performance challenges.

Advanced Professional Development

Broadened training through continued riding and instruction with Julie Corlett (USDF Silver & Bronze Medalist), Carol Wright (Grand Prix rider, Melodic Farms), and Jill Humphrey & Rudy Leone (Leone Equestrians Inc., Sacramento, CA). Assisted with training, client instruction, and sale horse presentation for multiple successful show barns.

Northern California & Sacramento (2009–2010)

Relocated to Northern California in 2009. Assisted in training at Melodic Farms under Carol Wright. In 2010, worked with Jill Humphrey & Rudy Leone at Leone Equestrians Inc., instructing clients, schooling show horses, catch-rode consignment and client horses, and competing at schooling through A-rated shows, with numerous wins.

Ongoing Work & Consulting

Continued freelance riding, training, rehabilitation support, and equestrian consulting. Expanded consulting into interdisciplinary health, rehabilitation, and lifestyle domains, working with health practitioners, scientists, and patients. Focus areas include epigenetics, environmental health, psychology, and performance sustainability.

Education

Santa Barbara City College — Santa Barbara, CA (2001–2003, 2007) Biomedical Science Nutrition Psychology Music Core Requirements

• Cosumnes River College — Sacramento, CA (2009–2010)
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Comparative World Religions
• Veterinary Medicine
• Ethnobotany
• Yoga
• Music

• Ventura College — Ventura, CA (2011–Present)
• Neurobiology
• Holistic Health
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Biology
• Ecology
• Advanced Physics
• Advanced Mathematics
• Yoga & Meditation
• General Physical Education

Current

Completing a Bachelor’s Degree at California State University, Chico, following five Associate Degrees from Ventura College, in a multidisciplinary focus combining Social Sciences and Ecology.

Additional Work & Contributions

Founder of multiple educational and nonprofit initiatives in holistic health, environmental health, and ecological education, with a focus on long-term human and environmental sustainability.

Personal Milestone

Greatest Scientific & Human Achievement

Reversing infertility and giving birth to a healthy daughter using holistic regenerative methods.

Currently on sabbatical raising her daughter and continuing advanced interdisciplinary study.