Instructors

The Potomac Horse Center employs numerous Instructors in all disciplines and levels.

From Mini-mites to Seniors we have an Instructor for you!

Juliana Thorbecke - A 2007 graduate from Westminster College with 19 years of experience working with horses.  Her experience includes showing on the A circuit, showing on an intercollegiate level, training green horses, foxhunting, and teaching riding lessons.  She is a professional member of the United States Equestrian Federation and also a member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association.
Jen Simmers  - A graduate of Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA in May 2008 with a B.S. in Animal Science, Equine Training - Jen also has the unique experience of driving a horse and carriage for  the Cape May Carriage Co., where she gave narrated historic tours of Cape May, NJ to tourists.  She's from Waynesboro, PA and is teaching and training full time at PHC.
Nancy Heller - A retired special educator, Nancy is Director/Lead Instructor of PHC's Therapeutic Riding Program.  She's a NAHRA Certified Therapeutic Instructor since 2003 as well as a beginning flat teacher (walk, trot, canter).  Prior to joining the PHC staff in 2004, she previously taught Balance Seat at a large lesson barn in New York, was an exercise rider on the Bedford Bridle Path, a trail guide for a dude ranch and a western pleasure riding instructor!
Allyn Enderlyn  - Along with Nancy Heller, Allyn is deeply dedicated to the mission of PHC's Therapeutic Riding Program.  Also NAHRA certified, she teaches in the program on a limited basis.

 

Lindsay Morrell - Formerly an avid foxhunter and varsity equestrian team member during her time at Mary Washington College, She grew up riding and showing at Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA.  & now enjoy training in and teaching a variety of disciplines with a focus on effective communication and teamwork between rider and horse. 

 
Jessie Hare  - A May 2008 graduate of the University of Findlay with a BS in Equine Studies and additional course work in Equine Business Management, she began her riding career at PHC in 1992.  Jessie has extensive experience in hunter and equitation divisions at the local and "A" rated circuits, including participation on Findlay's varsity ISHA team. She enjoys teaching a broad spectrum from Mini-mites through advanced jump students. 
Shailla Cardon - In addition to managing the PHC office, Shailla occasionally fills in a substitute instructor teaching all Flat levels. She has been riding at PHC since she moved to the North Potomac area, and enjoys the occasional opportunity to get out of the office and into the ring.