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ABOUT US

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Holly Marchese - Owner & Founder

My dream ever since I first sat on a horse was to develop a closer connection to horses and help others develop that same connection to these beautiful animals.

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When I graduated high school I was accepted to the University of Findlay and attended for two years in their English Equestrian Studies Program where my knowledge of riding and horsemanship grew tremendously.

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In 2021, I discovered a little barn out in Allegan, MI called Rise & Ride Ranch. They offered me my first job with horses and I'm forever grateful for the experience I gained there!

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I love my job and the opportunities I have been so lucky to receive. I strive to continue my education and share my knowledge to those I have the pleasure to teach.

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My personal career goal with horses is to train a Grand Prix Level Dressage horse and a Reiner as I have a special place in my heart for western!

Experience

  • 100+ hours of certified massage therapy

  • Certified in equine massage since 2022

  • 6 years of showing & coaching 4H

  • 2 years of education from The University of Findlay.​​

  • Dressage Tests (USDF)

    • Introductory Tests A & B​

    • Training Level Tests 1, 2 & 3

    • First Level 1

  • Eventing Dressage Tests (USEF)

    • ​Beginner Novice Tests A & B

    • Novice Test A

  • Experience in Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Trail Courses, Trail, and Gymknhana.

  • Teaching and Training English and Western disciplines at Rise and Ride Ranch 2021-2024

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