TAMARAK EQUESTRIAN
Tamarak Equestrian
The history, the philosophy, and the people involved
Basic Board - $900/month + HST
Includes: Box stall, daily turnout in small groups, quality grain 2x daily, supplements given (at owner's expense), ample hay and shavings, and blanketing.
Show/Training Board (Tier 1) - $1100/month + HST
Includes: Basic board plus 1 lesson or training session per week.
Show/Training Board (Tier 2) - $1300/month + HST
Includes: Basic board plus 2 lessons or training sessions per week.
Show/Training Board (Tier 3) - $1500/month + HST
Includes: Basic board plus 3 lessons or training sessions per week.
Show/Training Board (All Inclusive) - $1600/month + HST
Includes: Basic board plus as many lessons, training sessions, or prep sessions as you and your horse need.
Tamarak Equestrian aims to find talented hunter prospects, polish them, and match them up with the right rider. We are always watching the market carefully and if we don’t currently have what you are looking for, we gladly offer our services to help you find it. Though located in Ontario, our horses and ponies both come from and go to other provinces and the US. We search only for A circuit quality and potential at a wide variety of price points. Our training and sales grads have earned ribbons at top shows all over North America, including the Royal Winter Fair, USEF Pony Finals, WIHS, Devon, and HITS.
Tamarak Equestrian believes in taking the time to properly develop both pony and rider, with an emphasis on a quality foundation transitioning to show ring success. We believe every horse is different and deserves a personalized program and one-on-one attention, so we keep our numbers manageable and tailor our approach to each athlete (both human and equine), their temperament, and goals.
Though Tamarak Equestrian is a relatively new endeavor, the Traver family has been involved with horses for over 25 years, from the schooling level all the way to the A circuit. Tamarak Equestrian is based out Pelham, ON.
If you're interested in working with us, becoming a boarder or show client, or coming to see any of our available horses and ponies, please feel free to contact us.
OUR TEAM
Kelly Traver
Head Coach and Trainer
As a junior, Kelly worked her way through the ranks from schooling shows right up to the A circuit, first in the pony hunters and then in the children’s and junior working hunter divisions. During this time, Kelly was coached by some of the top A circuit trainers, including Dee and Scott Walker and Wayne McLellan, and earned 4 appearances at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 2 consecutive RAWF reserve championships, 2 RAWF class wins, and a win at medal finals.
As an amateur, Kelly briefly returned to the trillium and A circuits and before deciding to change directions and begin coaching and developing green ponies. Since then, she has benefitted from working with Olivia Golden, Mark Hayes and Jackie Tattersall. Kelly also spent several years on the executive committee for the Brock Equestrian team and competed with them at both OCEA and IHSA shows. She now volunteers her time on the OHJA Board of Directors, as well as the Hunter/Equitation Committee, and has recently been selected as part of the first cohort of the Ontario Equestrian Young Professionals Program.
Kelly is soft spoken and patient, and particularly excels in handling anxious horses and ponies as well as riders who struggle with their confidence. She has a minor in psychology, which she integrates into her teaching and training approach. Kelly believes in an individualistic approach to both her students and their equine partners and takes the time to develop not only their skills, but their overall understanding. She is EC registered and working on her certificaiton.
Debbie Traver
Owner and Barn Manager
Debbie brings a background in accounting and retail, as well as previous entrepreneurial pursuits - including her successful business Gold Medal Skatewear from Kelly’s days as a figure skater.
Debbie is committed to the business side of Tamarak Equestrian as her top priority and oversees the day-to-day operation of the business, organizes logistics and scheduling, and manages all of our social media.
As a show mom and former rider herself, Debbie understands what the riders, parents, and ponies need to feel confident and competition ready.
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