Natassia grew up wanting to do nothing but ride. From a young age, trained under the guidance of several accomplished instructors.
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As a teenager, she began teaching at the Los Angeles Children’s Riding Center, serving as both a summer camp counselor and a beginner riding instructor, where she discovered her passion for mentoring young riders. She went on to attend the University of Findlay in Ohio, competing on both the Varsity Hunt Seat and the Western teams while earning a double major.
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During her summers, she broadened her hands-on experience by interning at respected training barns across California, New York, and Kentucky. After graduating with degrees in Equine Business Management and Equine Science, she joined River Mountain Farm as an assistant trainer, where she developed a strong foundation in business operations and began her competitive showing career.
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She later continued her professional growth as an assistant trainer under Susan Artes, further refining her knowledge of the jumper ring. She has been fortunate enough to hold positions as a rider for other established Hunter/Jumper farms as well. Natassia has combined these influences to shape the philosophy and program that would become Ivory Creek Farm.
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