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Staff
Nick Rivera, Founder
Nick is a Wisconsin native where he met and became friends with all of THU's trainers and contributors through love of horses and horsemanship. He has been involved with horses from a young age, though not in a professional capacity until after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. It was in this time where he met Ryan Rose; they started a friendship that has taken Nick on many adventures, not the least of which have been in horsemanship. Ryan and Nick invented and produced the horse hydration product “Whinny Water” which is now sold by another company and available across the US.
His hope is that The Horseman's University will create an environment where students can learn horsemanship, challenge themselves and their horses through the Trainers' Challenges, and have fun and be safe all along the way.
He and his horse Jasper hope to meet all of THU's students, and share their adventures in horsemanship together.
Clinicians and Trainers
Ryan Rose
Ryan Rose Horsemanship, Brooklyn, WI
Ryan Rose began as a professional horse trainer and clinician in May 2005. Ryan soon realized that in order to have success as a horse trainer and clinician, he needed to become a horseman. Ryan has studied with many top world-class horseman, spending four years with Pat Parelli.
Ryan now teaches workshops and clinics all over the world as well as running a comprehensive training program at his home in Wisconsin. Ryan’s passion is in creating partnerships between horses and their owners.
His skills in horse development and his teaching set him apart. He also enjoys competing and training horses in ranch versatility.
Please visit Ryan’s website to see workshops and clinics near you as well as the Rose Horsemanship Center page to find services offered such as training and internship programs. Also, sign up for Ryan’s newsletter on his website for the latest information of upcoming events, blogs, student profiles and much more. You can also follow Ryan on Facebook and YouTube.
Jake Biernbaum
Pear Tree Ranch, Citra, FL
Jake's Pear Tree Ranch Team is based out of Reddick, Florida where Jake is able to operate at a beautiful facility where horses and their owners can come to learn in a special environment. Jake also travels the country, bringing that atmosphere with him, so he can help even more horses and humans get together and become better partners. He helps horse owners by starting a relationship and developing partnerships with their horse so the horse is ready to be a good partner for their human in his Horse Development Services. He also teaches owners to have good habits and skills so they can have successful relationships and partnerships with their horses through his Human Development programs. These include lessons, bootcamp, workshops, clinics and camps.
You can find Pear Tree Ranch on social media platforms including, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are interested in having him help you along your journey, see his website to learn more about what is available to you and your equine partner.
Tik Maynard
Copperline Farm, Citra, FL
Tik began riding with the Vancouver Pony Club, in Southlands, British Columbia. After achieving his ‘A’ rating, he began competing in Modern Pentathlon, where he represented Canada at three World Championships, and the 2007 Pan– American Games. In 2008, Maynard began a journey to improve his riding. From Germany to Florida, from Alberta to Texas, and from Florida to New Jersey, Maynard was willing to go wherever he had to, to learn from the best. Along the way he discovered something more important: horsemanship. It is that idea that continues to motivate him. Today, Maynard searches out knowledge from many sources, but his most important mentors are his parents and his wife. He is married to US Eventing Team Member Sinead Halpin. Together they run Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida. Maynard has always been a passionate book lover. He has written a children’s story, published by REAL magazine, has won the Malahat Review Open Season Award, and has twice been shortlisted for the CBC Literary Awards for his non– fiction works.