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Linnea Seaman 1281 Pineland Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 Phone: 610-582-0633 |
Linnea Seaman
Owner/Trainer/Judge
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MEET
LINNEA
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My Mission |
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Linnea was born in the city of Chicago, Illinois and moved to its more rural suburbs when she was 8. It was there that she fell in love with horses and started taking riding lessons at a local stable within walking distance of her house. Little did anyone know that horses would become her lifelong passion, dream and professional vocation. Forty
years later, Linnea is still as passionate about horses as she was then.
She has ridden almost every breed and every age of
horse. Starting with hunters and jumpers, she has been riding and
showing most of her life with her past fourteen years focused mainly on
dressage. She
started teaching in 1985 and it became apparent to those around her that
her gift was that of teaching. Linnea
is a USDF “L” Judge, Bronze Medalist and remains an active rider and
competitor. She
has taught and coached many students to National Championships, Regional
Championships, USDF Medal Awards and GMO high point and achievement
awards. Linnea believes in adherence to sound training principles and consistent, clear communication with the horse. She consistently produces relaxed, supple, confident horses regardless of age or breed. She has a gift for communicating the “feel” of riding. Her love and compassion for the animal, keen eye, insightfulness into “blocks”, as well as knowledge of the psychological and biomechanical aspects of the horse, have enabled her to break through problem areas that others could not, would not or did not. Linnea knows how to get you to where you want to be by building on where you and your horse are now. She teaches with contagious enthusiasm, a sense of humor and imagination. Occasionally, a new student misses having a stream of confusing "corrections" screamed at him or her. Linnea finds that such students quickly adjust to the "strange experience" of patient and positive instruction. As a USDF "L" Dressage Judge graduate, her positive attitude and her desire to educate (rather than berate) come together to give the riders she judges a positive experience. She repeatedly helps riders of all ages to relax, smile, and enjoy their riding and showing experience. Her comments focus on the positives rather than the negatives and she is always heard giving good, constructive and encouraging advice. Many organizations have asked Linnea to come back as a clinician after experiencing her as a dressage judge. Summary of Qualifications:
Continuing Education:
Who have been my mentors and teachers: Heidi Erickson |
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As a USDF "L" Dressage Judge Graduate, Linnea's positive attitude and her desire to educate rather than tear down marries together to give riders a good experience about their showing endeavors. She repeatedly helps riders of all ages relax, smile and enjoy their experience. Her comments focus on the positives rather than the negatives and she is always heard giving good, constructive and encouraging advice. Many an organization have asked Linnea to come back as a clinician after experiencing her as a dressage judge. |
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"To
encourage harmonious relationships between horses and people by adhering
to sound training principles and using consistent, clear communication."