Awards

  • Universities:  5-time speaker at the International Symposium at the University of Kentucky, Asbury University & Midway Universities in addition to Virginia Tech, Penn State, Queensland Uni, Averett Uni etc.
  • Judge – Only judge to get 100% in Official Judge’s Exam
  • World Equestrian Games, 17 presentations
  • Police – Plaque from London Metropolitan Police (mounted escort to Queen of England’s Guards.)
  • Olympics & Paras:  Worked with riders that both made teams, and won medals, at 7 Olympics in a row.
  • Disabilities:  Four awards from Princess Anne’s organization: Riding for the Disabled

Keynote lectures:

USA

  • United States Equestrian Federation  – National Training Conference
  • World Equestrian Games
  • University of Kentucky, Asbury University, Midway University, Virginia Tech, Averett University, Meredith Manor
  • Friesian World Championships
  • ROLEX
  • Reining World Championships

Canada

  • Grand Prix Judge’s Clinic & AGM
  • National PC Meeting, Toronto
  • Clinics & lectures throughout Canada – including Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Metro Toronto Convention Center

China

  • Key-note & closing presenter: International Championships

Australia & NZ

  • Sydney International CCI***
  • Melbourne International CCI***
  • Equitana, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
  • Auckland ISRB teacher training
  • Wellington ISRB clinic

South Africa

  • Several teaching tours – including official ZANEF event
  • Keynote presenter – SA Lipizzaners – subsidiary of the Spanish Riding School
  • International FEI Veterinary Conference
  • Invitation from the SA Pony Club to tour all regions to teach the ISRB training program (before retirement)

UK/Ireland

  • Key Note – Royal Dublin Show
  • Clinics & lectures throughout England & Ireland
  • London Metropolitan Police – mounted escort to the Queen of England’s guards
  • ISRB official teacher training
  • Roadshow – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

Police

Colleen Kelly first started training Police in the 1980’s with a specialty in Police Training helping officers stay on and be safe – I have the following wonderful references from the Police I have taught:

TV & film

Personal Testimonials/References