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Waterstone Estate & Farms

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The Property

Waterstone Estate & Farms, equestrian centre, banquet facility, wedding reception halls

WaterStone Estate & Farms is situated on over 100 acres of rolling hills in King Township near Newmarket, with expansive views of fields, forest, streams and lake. This historic property was first claimed by the Church of England for use as a clergy reserve. A colonial squire was dispatched to clear the land and build the 1832 farmhouse which stands today in original condition. Quaker settlers purchased the property in the 1840s and erected the hand-hewn timber bank barn, still in use today. These settlers remained landowners until the 1980s when the Toronto North York Hunt Club purchased the property as their new home base. The Hunt Club left the legacy of a spectacular cross country equestrian course across the west fields and a beautiful event clubhouse.

WaterStone Estate & Farms has an 80’ x 200’ show arena as the winter riding school and clinic facility and will soon have a 200’ x 200’ sand ring to complement the existing multiple grass riding rings.

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About Our Team

Deborah Weiss

 

Instructor, Horseback Riding Lessons

 

As owner, operator of WaterStone Estate & Farms, Deborah brings years of diverse management and production experience to the facility. Deborah worked in the film and television industry for 15 years as an editor, writer, producer and director. Taking a leave of absence from the film industry, Deborah pursued her love of horses and the outdoors and soon discovered the emerging field of Equine Assisted Therapy and Personal Development. Deborah has received certifications from internationally acclaimed horse trainer Chris Irwin, founder of Irwin Institute of Equestrian Arts and best-selling author of 'Horses Don't Lie' and 'Dancing With Your Dark Horse', and from Linda Kohanov, founder of Epona Equestrian Services and whose books 'The Tao of Equus' and 'Riding Between the Worlds' have garnered international attention in the field of equine experiential learning. Deborah is also a Level 1 certified EAGALA trainer. Deborah is completing her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology as well as her certification in Theraplay©, a specialized play therapy modality for children and families. Deborah is a contributing author of “Applications of Family and Group Theraplay”, Rowan and Littlefield Publishers Inc., 2009.  Deborah is a member of the following organizations:

  • North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
  • Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA)
  • Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA)
  • Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF)
  • EAGALA

 


Rachel Noonan - Lesson Coordinator

Rachel Noonan

As Lesson Coordinator and Program Director for WaterStone Estate & Farms, Rachel brings extensive equine experience including  barn managing, show grooming, and 17 years of riding and showing.  Rachel has a BAH in Women's Studies as well as a Social Service Diploma.  She has worked and volunteered with special needs riders and plans to continue expanding her career in Equine Assisted Therapy and Personal Development.  Rachel is currently working towards her Equine Canada Instructor Level.

Kat Schatzler - Instructor, A circuit competitor, Statium Course Designer at Headwater Horse Trails.

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Kat has a strong background in the hunters/jumpers and competed successfully on the 'A' circuit for 10 years.  She has been an active instructor for 16 years and has coached her students to various levels of competition including local schooling shows and horse trials, Trillium shows, provincial championships, and 'A' circuit.  Kat started riding over 20 years ago and has had the opportunity to train with some of Canada's top hunter/jumper riders.  She believes in positive feedback for both horse and rider and consistently reinforces "back to basics" in order to create soft, quiet and confident riders.  This approach has enabled her students to progress consistently in their abilities and to adapt easily to a variety of horses and disciplines.  Kat is also a Stadium Course designer and has designed courses for the Headwater Horse Trials.

 

Teresa Hills - Equine Canada Level 1 Coach

Teresa is a registered Equine Canada  Coach Level 1 and is certified to do Rider level testing through Equine Canada.  With over 25 years of riding experience and 17 years of coaching, primarily Hunter/Jumper, she covers many riding disciplines.  From starting a horse, or coaching through a Hunter/Jumper class at a show, Teresa teaches the basics and can work with riders through to the most advanced levels.    She has successfully taught Western, Dressage and has Judged many schooling shows. Being an excellent communicator and accomplished rider, she effectively teaches riding techniques with ease and understanding. Owning horses of her own and having many years of barn management, Teresa has a lot of knowledge and experience to share.

Jennalyn Weber

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Jennalyn Webber has been riding since the age of 10, and has sucessfully shown on the A circuit in hunters and jumpers for the past 6 years.  She has ridden with some of the best coaches in the industry, providing her with expert experience in training and teaching. Jennalyn graduated from Olds College in Alberta, where she majored in Equine Science Business Management. 

 

 

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