Clinicians
Spring Clinicians
Joanna Wilburn Co-Owner of Rollingwoods Farm
Joanna specializes with hunter and driving ponies located in Olive Branch, MS. As a farm, Rollingwoods Farm has bred/trained/owned either the National or Reserve National Welsh driving pony from 1991 to present. Moving from farm trainer for the ponies to training people to drive was a natural progression for Joanna as driving is a real passion for her. Joanna has competed in CDEs as a Navigator for several years, from Single Training Level to Advanced four-in-hand. Joanna loves beginners and children, as that is the chance to start a great foundation. Her heartfelt enjoyment of the equine brain mixed with her wit, enthusiasm, and practical advice will benefit drivers of any skill level. $100
Douglas Owens Founder of "The Douglas Way Horsemanship"
Douglas is a lifelong horseman who has experience in almost every corner of the horse world from Rodeo, Ranch work, Trail guiding, Driving and English to Western, Liberty, Roman and Bridle-less. He’s brought his horsemanship to private barns, expos, and international settings. Participants leave not only with new tools but with a renewed sense of confidence, connection, and purpose.
Mentoring is important to Douglas’ life and legacy. His mentees span all ages, disciplines, and backgrounds and he meets them where they are, without judgment or agenda. Douglas teaches people to believe in themselves by showing them how. He doesn’t hand out answers. He helps people learn how to find them on their own. Douglas is committed to building people who push back fear, rise above adversity and choose growth over comfort.
At The Douglas Way Horsemanship, Douglas has created something rare: a space where people and horses are seen, supported, and challenged to become their best. His approach is clear, consistent, and deeply human. He blends athleticism with empathy, structure with softness, and technical skill with spiritual depth. $100
Fall Clinicians
Kerri Rochon
Kerri's passion is sharing her knowledge as she has a talent in communicating each aspect of the sport of Combined Driving. She works with beginner drivers and their equines to establish a safe, solid foundation. Kerri takes select equines in for training.
Kerri’s calendar stays full as she is a highly desired navigator for drivers all over the United States and Canada, sharing obstacle and cones strategies. Her experience includes singles, pairs and four-in-hand teams. She has competed in pleasure and combined driving shows. This year she will be bringing along her young pony gelding for his first show season.
Combined Driving Experience:
$100 or Multiple Lessons at $85
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Tim Palloni
Tim is a Combined Driving competitor and instructor currently competing at the FEI Advanced Two-Star level while working toward his Three-Star goals. With over 15 years of experience in the sport, Tim has worked alongside many of the top names in carriage driving, including being a member of Josh Rector’s team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He has since groomed and navigated for several successful drivers in pleasure and combined driving with single, pair, and four-in-hand combinations!
Known for his practical and encouraging teaching style, Tim especially enjoys helping new drivers improve their skills, build confidence, and strengthen their understanding of their horses. Whether your goal is recreational driving or competition, Tim’s lessons emphasize safe, effective horsemanship and proven techniques developed through years of experience at the highest levels of the sport.
Private Lessons: $100
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Marcus Holzinger