Barn Manager and Instructor

Diane Binswanger

Diane believes that obtaining strong basic skills is the key to overall success in the sport.  Her goal is to give her students a strong foundation which is applicable to all levels of their riding. 

With her mare Clarissa Z, Diane has successfully competed at numerous shows, including the Jacksonville Winter Series, Gulf Coast Series, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Traverse City, Brownland Farm, Lake Saint Louis, among many others.  Diane grew up in Blue Bell, PA.  She attended Germantown Academy and Goucher College.  During college, Diane trained students at Pickwick Stables and managed their equestrian summer camp.  She successfully competed in the A/O Hunters and 1st year Greens.  After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Diane moved to Ohio to be a working student for Wilhelm Genn.  With Wilhelm, Diane learned the importance of strong basic skills.  He reinforced that good flatwork is the foundation for successful jumping.  While a working student, Diane won 12 adult jumper classics including the 2010 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show $20,000 Child/Adult classic, the $25,000 2010 Atlanta Fall Child/Adult classic and 2nd in the $25,000 2010 Atlanta Fall classic.

Diane says "Riding is my passion.  I could think of nothing better than working with these wonderful animals every day."