PSAC Team Biographies

I am most excited about this camp because for me my strongest passion is teaching, and I have always loved providing training and teaching in all forms possible. I have always known that I would want to be an instructor and a trainer, so as soon as I graduated from high school I went to Morven Park in Leesburg, VA to study just that. I couldn't believe that there was a school that was horses and training from 6 am until 6 pm every day! The trainers we got to ride with and the theory we got to discuss was what set me on my path of needing more! Dressage is a journey, you never know everything, and just if or when you think you do, you get a new horse, or a new student, and you realize there is more. After I graduated from Morven Park I went to UNH to study horses and their management as well as more training and teaching. After I graduated from UNH I looked for still more ways to learn. At 23 I opened my own riding academy in Danvers, MA. I leased stalls, and then eventually a farm, and in 1998 my husband and I leased to buy a farm in the Upper Valley of NH. It was there in Enfield that I really found my stride with Jr.s and AA riders alike. We had a fabulous facility for 25 years. We held all sorts of learning opportunities for all sorts of riders. Kids camps in the summer and adult camps in spring and fall, and weekly lessons year round. During that time I continued my own education and added to my certification from Morven Park, and degree from UNH, with first a certification from Jane Savoie's instructor program and then USDF certification, which I hope to bring to the FEI level in the near future. I also followed my passion for learning by becoming an L-Grad with distinction and will eventually follow that path in gaining more qualifications as a Judge. 

I have been training horses through out and have brought a couple to the Grand Prix level although my passion lies in the lower levels as well. I love bringing along a horse or a human and feeling or seeing them start to put the pieces together! It is the process, it always works, and the key is to find pieces to the puzzle that is each individual. 

I am developing this program of the Adult Camp because although I see youngsters getting this sort of attention, and I see some of the top adult riders getting this, I don't see enough out there for the AA to access enthusiastic and progressive training that has an understanding that this is supposed to be the fun part of their day! Although we are holding camp during the week for lack of better ability to find three days that most adults don't have to be at work, it is important to know that I respect the fact that the majority of AA riders have a full time job and try to get as much horse time as they can working around that job. My hope with this camp is that riders can feel the joy of progressive learning in a safe and concentrated manner.

I have always had a passion for horses. I went to University of Kentucky and during school and after, worked at the racetrack and for an equine vet. At the same time eventing my TB mare drawing from my pony club roots. After college I began my Dressage career and through the years of owning several farms, working for Everglades Arabians and Valhalla Farms Trakehners.

I solidified my passion for riding all sizes, shapes and breeds. I especially love teaching Adult Amateurs and Junior/Young riders and have taken several to NAYC with several gold medals in tow. 

But my absolute passion is making someone’s biggest dream come true, whether, it is just learning to ride the perfect circle or getting your medals I’m thrilled to be a part of your journey. I look forward to seeing all your talent shine and your dreams and goals achieved.

Laura is a Grand Prix dressage rider, an FEI trainer, and a holder of the prestigious USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, along with Silver and Bronze freestyle bars.

As one of only 47 USDF Certified Trainer/Instructors through the 4th level in the United States, and a USDF "L" Graduate, Laura's expertise in training both horse and rider from their first ride to the FEI level is unparalleled.

She believes that all breeds can benefit from and excel in dressage with proper training. She finds joy in teaching her clients to become 'thinking riders' who understand the fundamentals clearly so that they can progress with their mounts up the levels. She also instructs hunters, jumpers, eventers, trail riders, and western riders to improve their flatwork, connection, and communication with their horses.

Described by many as driven, confident, talented, and tenacious yet gracious, loyal, and kind, Laura embodies a blend of passion and dedication that resonates in her teaching style.

I became a Clinical Sport Psychologist to help people perform to their best, tapping mental toughness and emotional fitness as key elements in a training model for high performance. After a decade of sport only, I began working with corporate executives and discovered that the tools for high performance in sport apply directly to the pressures of the business world. For over twenty years, I have worked with professional, Olympic, National Team, collegiate, amateur, and high school athletes on enhancing elements of performance, while the last decade provided an opportunity to work with corporate executives and their team members in numerous industries. Working in both fields has given me not only width, but depth, allowing me to pull from multiple sources and experiences to provide coaching that creates a better performer with skills to communicate, connect, direct, and lead, and all from a place of purpose and relationship. In addition to working with Fortune 500 companies, I was the Olympic Sport Psychologist for the 2012 Equestrian Team, and my 2023 TEDx Talk is titled: “How Your Resilience is Trying to Kill You.”

As a former All-American and National Team swimmer, my belief in coaching is resolute. All top athletes, even world champions, have coaches throughout their career to provide support and perspective. Through a multi-dimensional approach, I provide coaching that combines education, science-based psychology, neuropsychology, physiology, and mindfulness, plus experience and insight to help people not only perform better but feel better and more balanced while doing it. All performance begins within so we will look to work from the inside out to create a stronger, more aware, more capable performer, leader, and most importantly, person. Getting to know the self is a life-long mission and well worth the adventure. As we learn to recognize, identify, and then go to work on the things that get in our way, the path clears, and the results are amazing.

A Portuguese native, Tiago graduated with top honors from the Alter do Chao Equestrian School.
Tiago, hailing from Portugal, stands as a distinguished luminary within the realm of equestrian arts.
His journey commenced with top honors from the esteemed Alter do chao Equestrian School, where he cultivated an unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise. Guided by luminaries like Jeanette Jenny and Jorge de Sousa at Companhia das Lezirias, Tiago emerged as a gifted trainer and clinician in working equitation and dressage.
For 12 illustrious years, Tiago served as the head trainer at Haras Dos Cavaleiros in Magnolia, Texas. There, he not only shared his wisdom with aspiring riders but also spearheaded the farm's esteemed Lusitano breeding program, elevating its status as a beacon of excellence in the equestrian world.
Before his tenure in Texas, Tiago apprenticed with Portugal's esteemed breeders, including Santa Margarida and Jose Joao Dinis, deepening his understanding of the Lusitano horse and its rich lineage.

Tiago's prowess extends beyond the stables, evidenced by his stellar achievements on the international stage of working equitation and Grand Prix level dressage. His illustrious show record includes numerous championships and accolades in both Portugal and the United States, including the prestigious title of Best Presenter in Golega in 2010 and multiple Working Equitation championships.
Notably, he has won numerous titles across all levels of Working Equitation in the USA, from the foundational levels up to the prestigious Masters division, solidifying his reputation as one of the sport's most versatile and accomplished riders.
In 2022, Tiago ventured into entrepreneurship, founding the Elite Horse Academy, where he trains and competes with horses from his clientele. In 2023, he sought further refinement in Colorado, training alongside Adrienne Lyle, an Olympic rider from the USA
With an unwavering commitment to equine excellence and a passion for the art of horsemanship, Tiago continues to carve an enduring legacy in the world of equestrian sports, captivating audiences with his unmatched skill and dedication.

Sierra Stanuschewski is an accomplished dressage trainer and certified yoga instructor based in Loxahatchee, Florida. With a competitive career spanning over a decade. Her notable achievements include a Reserve Championship title at the U.S. Under 25 Championships, a top-five finish at the North American Junior/Young Riders Championships, and scores exceeding 70% in both the FEI Grand Prix and U25 Grand Prix divisions. She is a recipient of the USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.

Among her career highlights, Sierra earned Team Gold and Individual Silver at the 2017 CDIO U25 Nations Cup. She currently trains and develops horses and riders out of Flying Cow Equestrian in Loxahatchee, Florida, where she brings a holistic and mindful approach to her training.

In 2025, Sierra expanded her teaching philosophy by completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Moksha Yoga Studio in Wellington, Florida. She now offers vinyasa flow classes that emphasize balance, strength, and mental clarity—principles that complement her work in the saddle.

Whether in the dressage arena or on the yoga mat, Sierra is passionate about helping her students connect deeply with their bodies and their horses, creating a foundation for confident, compassionate, and focused performance.

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