Stephanie is capable of coaching all levels but adores teaching children! Her objective is to provide children and amateur owners with competitive partners who are confident, safe, and athletic.Storybrooke pupils compete at all levels of shows from schooling to the ‘A’ Circuit.
Raised by an equestrian professional in eastern Michigan, Stephanie has competed successfully for more than twenty years in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage.She is a former United States Pony Club member with C-1 rating and during her junior years, worked as a show groom and assistant trainer for an internationally known welsh pony farm.There she received the knowledge and experience training horses and ponies for carriage driving. Stephanie is also a certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (ESMT) and has worked as a Veterinary Technician for many years.
Safety and horsemanship are top priorities in every aspect of her training. Her philosophy places emphasis on developing a strong rider as well as a solid foundation for horses of every discipline; to instill confidence and evince kindness, with a will that is calm yet inflexible.
Christine E. Koch
Trainer - Metamora, Michigan Location
Christine spent the duration of her childhood showing and riding hunters and jumpers. Before co-establishing Storybrooke Farms in 2006, Christine was the Head Trainer of RedBob Farms for 25 years. There she was in charge of Thoroughbred breeding and racing programs as well as the care of the stallions, mares, and foals. Christine was also responsible for the training of yearlings, 2 year-olds, preparation/conditioning for the race course, Thoroughbred breed shows, and retraining horses at the time of their retirement from racing. She was developed in dressage by USDF Hall of Fame recognized trainer, Major Robert J. Borg, former Olympian and coach. Christine is one of only two Borg protégés who are still actively training.
