Emily Zientek, Grier's Riding Director since December of 2002. Emily has been able to help the riding program grow into what is is today. She was bitten by the "Horse Bug", while riding spirited Arabians around the pyramids at Giza on weekends during her youth. Emily followed her passions to Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center in West Virginia. There, she received many teaching and training honors and completed a Riding Master VI. She went on to work in San Antonio, TX for Lt. Col. John W. Russell, Olympic Medalist, and a member of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. While training and riding in Texas, Emily was also lucky enough to help coach the riding portion of the United States Modern Pentathlon Olympic Team. Emily is very involved in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, and currently sits as president-elect on the board of directors. She is also a USHJA certified trainer.
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Lindsey Stier is originally from Portland, Oregon and came to the Grier School from the University of Georgia. A graduate in English and Classical Culture, Lindsey rode for Georgia's National Championship team in the horsemanship and reining events. Lindsey has shown nationally on the APHA and AQHA circuits and holds eight World and Reserve World titles in multiple events. In 2010, Lindsey coached the Grier School Western team to a 3rd place finish at National finals and in 2011 Grier won the National title for High School Western. Lindsey specializes in coaching and training in the all-around events with special emphasis in horsemanship and reining. She and her dog "Bear" live on campus.
Sweed in a slide with Lindsey
David Sookey has come to the Grier Equine Department. David has received his B.T., In Equine Science and Management with a concentration in Hunt Seat from Morrisville State College. He is also currently working on his MSED in Agricultural Education Degree. Some of David’s notable accomplishments of the years are that he was the recipient of the SUNY Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence in 2008, coached the MSC Horse Judging Team, and competed in both Stock Seat and Hunt Seat IHSA teams. David was the hunt seat captain for three years where he won Regionals in 2004 and made it to Zone Finals. David also is an open, 4-h and local horse show judge. He is now part of our Equine Department where he is the Barn Manager, Recreational Riding Instructor and the Assistant Hunt Seat IEA Coach. He is excited to meet all the new faces four legged and two at Grier and hopes to share his passion for the Equine Industry to all.
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Emily Zientek, Grier's Riding Director since December of 2002. Emily has been able to help the riding program grow into what is is today. She was bitten by the "Horse Bug", while riding spirited Arabians around the pyramids at Giza on weekends during her youth. Emily followed her passions to Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center in West Virginia. There, she received many teaching and training honors and completed a Riding Master VI. She went on to work in San Antonio, TX for Lt. Col. John W. Russell, Olympic Medalist, and a member of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. While training and riding in Texas, Emily was also lucky enough to help coach the riding portion of the United States Modern Pentathlon Olympic Team. Emily is very involved in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, and currently sits as president-elect on the board of directors. She is also a USHJA certified trainer.
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David Sookey has come to the Grier Equine Department. David has received his B.T., In Equine Science and Management with a concentration in Hunt Seat from Morrisville State College. He is also currently working on his MSED in Agricultural Education Degree. Some of David’s notable accomplishments of the years are that he was the recipient of the SUNY Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence in 2008, coached the MSC Horse Judging Team, and competed in both Stock Seat and Hunt Seat IHSA teams. David was the hunt seat captain for three years where he won Regionals in 2004 and made it to Zone Finals. David also is an open, 4-h and local horse show judge. He is now part of our Equine Department where he is the Barn Manager, Recreational Riding Instructor and the Assistant Hunt Seat IEA Coach. He is excited to meet all the new faces four legged and two at Grier and hopes to share his passion for the Equine Industry to all.
