Ellen Beard- Clinician, Head Instructor
Ellen is a tenacious, adaptable, lifelong learner who is known for her versatility and
ability to think on her feet. She is a knowledgeable horsewoman known to be, fair,
creative, straightforward, and loyal. She is best known in the industry for being a visionary, seeing solutions where others don't, networking, mentoring, and being adept at creating and i
mplementing the right approach over instant gratification,
Education:
BA Business Admin - Stephens College
MSL Strategic Leadership - Stephens College
Current Certifications and accreditations:
• USEF Large R Judge for Saddle-seat Equitation, Hackney, Roadster, ASB
• USEF Saddleseat Equitation Co-Chair with Cindy Boel
• USA Saddleseat World Cup C-Chair with Cindy Boel
• ISSEA President (International Saddle Seat Equitation Association)
• Chair- UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup
• Chair - UPHA Education Committee
• Served on the following committees: UPHA Equitation, ASHA Youth Committee,
• ASHBA Youth Council
• ASHBA presents Horsin Around with Ellen Series
Publications: Articles and Other Media
• Saddle Seat Riding, UPHA Equestrian Life Learn to Ride and Drive Campaign video, fall 2011. Video voice-over.
• Form to Funcon, Horse Illustrated, March 2011. Quoted for professional research purposes in this article
• Fancy Feet, Horse Illustrated, October 1997. Featured with James Nichols in ar(cle which describes the training of the American Saddlebred.
• Walk to the Winners Circle, The American Saddlebred, April 1988.
• Seat Dynamics, Equus, 1987. Ellen Beard , Karen Benne6 and Amy Doran. Explores the purposes, pros and cons of hunt, stock and saddle seat riding styles.
