Corene Smith

USHJA Certified Trainer Corene Smith is an accomplished Hunter Jumper rider. Taking after her mother’s passion and love for horses, second-generation rider Corene brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to Archway Equestrian Sports. Corene has been riding horses since she was 6 years old, beginning her career in the pony divisions advancing through the Equitation ranks and later, in her professional career, to the Grand Prix Level. She has trained horses and ponies for over 15 years whether it be from the young prospect or the seasoned show horse, Corene’s ability to adapt to different horses and recognize what challenges they need to overcome is unrivaled. Corene’s exceptional intuition of horses combined with her professional achievements can be seen in the training program she developed for Archway Equestrian Sports. She strives to maintain a level of fun during her training sessions. This approach allows each horse to be more successful and happy athletes. Because of her knowledge of various riding levels and types of horses, Corene guides riders through each phase of their lessons with precision and patience. Corene is also a proud parent of the third generation of riders in her family. Her young daughter Payton is a talented rider that continues her family’s love of horses and follows her Mothers footsteps in achieving early success in competitions. (Source)