Taylor Dowd - Owner/Head Trainer
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Born and raised in Southwest Michigan, Taylor grew up with a deep love for horses. Enrolling in regular lessons at the young age of 6, Taylor has since consistently been continuing her education. She spent years competing, and moving up the ranks as a working student, groom, and rider until 2015 when she established Dowd Equestrian.
Taylor spent two years as Barn Manager and Assistant at KColfer Sporthorses in Harbor Springs, MI, Taylor moved to Central New York in September 2016. Here, she began what became a highly successful lesson and training program at Trillium Stables, Inc in Lafayette, NY. Recognizing the importance of family, Taylor relocated Dowd Equestrian back to Michigan in July 2020. Finding great pride and pleasure in her teaching and training, Taylor focuses her style toward all around horsemanship. She educates horses and riders on the ground and in the saddle with a strong emphasis on confidence. Her coaching and riding combines the basic flatwork fundamentals with jumping - gymnastics and course work - to create a capable horse and rider combination. Taylor is an active member of USEF and USHJA, as well as a Certified Trainer through USHJA. She has ridden in clinics including Greg Best, Mellanie Smith-Taylor, George Morris, Julie Winkel, Ronny Reimer, and other great clinicians! Taylor's goal is to teach teamwork by producing riders that greatly advocate for their horse's comfort and care while also helping horses find fortitude and happiness to willingly perform their job. |
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Jill Rainwater - Equine Assisted Therapy
Jill Rainwater, LPC is an East Lansing based psychotherapist and owner of the counseling practice Connected Growth & Wellness. Jill is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). Jill's therapeutic riding experience spans 20 years including teaching at Chastain Horse Park, Atlanta Growth & Wellness and the Beekman Center.
As a therapist, Jill specializes in Somatic and Attachment EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, and Experiential Learning Groups. Prior to opening her own business, Jill worked at Rooted Counseling, focusing much of her work on anxiety and stress reduction. From teaching braiding lessons to leading workshops on topics like parenting, Jill brings PATH's focus on safety, health and excellence to every opportunity she leads.
Equine facilitated psychotherapy here is done with horses who are kind, communicative and loving. Because of Dowd Equestrian's focus on teamwork and advocating for the needs of each horse, we are able to pair clients up with horses who are a great fit for their needs and where they are hoping to grow. More information can be found at Connected-Hope.com
As a therapist, Jill specializes in Somatic and Attachment EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, and Experiential Learning Groups. Prior to opening her own business, Jill worked at Rooted Counseling, focusing much of her work on anxiety and stress reduction. From teaching braiding lessons to leading workshops on topics like parenting, Jill brings PATH's focus on safety, health and excellence to every opportunity she leads.
Equine facilitated psychotherapy here is done with horses who are kind, communicative and loving. Because of Dowd Equestrian's focus on teamwork and advocating for the needs of each horse, we are able to pair clients up with horses who are a great fit for their needs and where they are hoping to grow. More information can be found at Connected-Hope.com
