ABOUT THE TEAM
Our instructors are professional, well-trained, and have years of experience both teaching and competing in the horse world. Our instructors all share a passion for teaching and desire to share their love of horses with others.
Helen (Bouscaren) Alliston
Owner & Head Trainer
Head Trainer Helen Bouscaren has a strong background in eventing, dressage and Pony Club. Helen achieved her B rating in Pony Club in 2008, and competed at Galway Downs International Event at the one-star level in 2011 and two-star level in 2012. She and her horse “Ben” reached the Advanced level in April of 2013 and the three-star level in the fall of 2013. Helen has goals of reaching the four-star level at the Rolex Kentucky three-day event and in the meantime has been selected to participate in the Developing Riders Under 25 program under the guidance of U.S. Olympic Team coach David O’Connor and Olympic gold medalist Leslie Law. Having been an active member in both Pony Club and Young Riders, she believes riding and competing to be a team process and encourages all students to work at the barn with the horses to learn more about horsemanship. Students love Helen’s relaxed, yet encouraging style and learn to improve skills in their riding in a fun and productive way.
Golly Tabatabaie Martin
Business Manager
Golly comes to us from the East Coast, where she has worked extensively with horse businesses of all kinds in Virginia, as well as in Ocala, Florida where she was a working student for British Olympic Gold Medalist Leslie Law and his wife Canadian rider Lesley Grant-Law. Upon moving to the more forgiving climate of the West Coast, she linked up with James & Helen through their shared connection with the Laws, and the rest is history! Golly has top level business management experience in and out of the horse world, and she is happy to bring her skills to the table to promote a high quality experience for all of our Alliston Equestrian clients.
Katelyn Grubich
Riding Instructor
Katelyn has been riding horses since she was five years old and has been with Helen and James for over ten years. She took Kaptain Jak up the levels to the now two star level and competed on Catina for a few seasons as well. As she waits for Carter to get older she is looking forward to passing on her knowledge to those eager to learn. Katelyn has a great foundation with many years of pony club and is all about happy riders and happy horses.
Gabriella Ringer
Riding Instructor
Gabriella came to us from Southern California about two years ago. During her time there she competed her young horse “Get Wild” and produced him up the levels. Currently competing at the preliminary level, she has aspirations to compete at the top of the sport one day! An experienced instructor, she loves working to establish strong connections between horse and rider. Gabriella has a kind and bubbly personality, and loves working with people.
Sophie Tice
Riding Instructor
Sophie has been riding since she was nine years old and training with James and Helen for about six years. She currently rides and competes James’ horse “Mojo” at the Intermediate/ two-star level and has a background in the Pony Club program. While training with James and Helen, she had been selected to participate in the Developing Riders under 18 program to train additionally with Olympic gold medalist, Leslie Law. She was most recently selected to be on the Area VI (California and Hawaii) team to compete at North American Youth Championships in Montana. Sophie has many goals that she aspires to achieve within the sport of eventing including competing at the four-star level and representing the U.S. in the Olympics. Sophie is a supportive trainer who encourages her students to reach for their own goals and have fun!
Nicci Guzzetta
Riding Instructor
Nicci began her equestrian career at age 3 with the sport of vaulting, before adding English riding at age 6. Her unique start has given her an advanced perspective on many different types of riding and teaching, and the specific challenges that come with each. Nicci brings this knowledge to our Riding Academy, specializing in working on the bond between horse and rider, and how each individual student learns best. She offers wonderful fundamentals to take any rider far in their career, all with a light-hearted and caring demeanor. Nicci is currently working on bringing her young horse, Richard, up through the levels, hoping to compete him at Intermediate or higher one day!
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