At Brier Bank Farm
we pride ourselves on having a friendly, capable staff that ensures daily that horses receive the best
care possible.

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We also pride ourselves
in having a very friendly group of boarders and students who are always happy to help others.

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The staff of Brier Bank Farm lives on the premises, and always someone is there 24/7 in case of emergencies.

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Count on our winning team with over 50 years of combined experience in equestrian service!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff

Gay Anderson - Instructor/Trainer
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gayGay Anderson has a history of over 30 years in dressage and hunters, working with many top notch instructors from all around the world. From a young age, Gay became engrossed in horses and loves to share her knowledge with others.

For an extended read of her biography, click here.

 

David Anderson - Instructor/Trainer
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David Anderson has been riding and training horses for over 20 years at Brier Bank Farm. Since falling in love with his first pony, Chocolate Fudge, he has worked with a variety of breeds and sizes.

David specializes in working with young horses and young students. He has competed in many levels of dressage and hunters, receiving recognition from the USDF, LEDA, and other local organizations.

David has had the opportunity to work with several well-known clinicians in the field of dressage, including Dr. Thomas and Shana Ritter, Lee Tubman, Simon Battram, Gigi Nutter, and Ed Rothkranz, learning the fundamentals of classical dressage training which David passes along to all of his students and horses in training.

David graduated from McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music, in December 2011.

Chanda Mills - Equestrian Center Coordinator
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Chanda Mills is the backbone of Brier Bank Farm's programming for tours, camps, and parties. She previously ran a successful school tour program and managed advertising at Mills Apple Farm and has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program and marketing.

Chanda became interested in horses during her teen years, learning to ride and care for all different types of equines. She now teaches riders at Brier Bank Farm and heads the Trakehner breeding program on the farm.

Chanda enjoys working with all kinds of animals. Her dog, Romeo, can always be found running around our farm greeting visitors. Her greatest passion can be found in her Trakehners Ilmena vom Castell, Ithika, Iroquoia, and the newest addition, Izzi.

Chanda graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois in December of 2011. She stays busy working with her animals, planning and coordinating summer camps, school tours, birthday parties, clinics, shows, and Barn Buddies. Chanda is married to David Anderson and will be teaching overseas with her husband for the 2013-2014 school year.