East Coast Equestrian Training Center's Boarders

It is ECETC's pleasure to dedicate this page to our boarders and their equine partners. Our boarders have a great love of their horses and enjoy share their horse knowledge, trials and tribulations! Many enjoy trail riding with each other and newer boarders. You will find they are a great help around the barn, shows, camps, and are some great friends to have! It is ECETC's pleasure to dedicate this page to our boarders and their equine partners. Our boarders have a great love of their horses and enjoy share their horse knowledge, trials and tribulations! Many enjoy trail riding with each other and newer boarders. You will find they are a great help around the barn, shows, camps, and are some great friends to have!

If you are boarding or leasing at ECETC and would like to submit pictures of your horse for this page, just send 3 to 6 pictures in jpg format to jackie@eastcoastsporthorses.com or click on the stamp below.

If you would like to more information about becoming a boarder at ECETC, just give us a call!

We are pleased to introduce some of them to you! They are listed as they were received; however, our links are listed by owner's first name.

A few of our boarders and their equestrian partners

Autumn's "Ozzie"	Emilie's "Mocha"	Jill's "Star"	Laurie's "Uh-Oh"
Bridgette's "Ace"	Erin's "Boomer"	Julie's "Brie"	Tess' "Zanzibar"
Carole's "Tarzan"	Jackie's "Jumbo"	Katelyn's"Dakota"
Ellie's "Romeo"	Jeri's "Seal"	Laurie's "Ashton"

Without A Doubt - "Tarzan" Owner: Carole
	Tess felt it first. After riding countless horses for nearly 10 years, including many of Sharon's babies, Tess started riding Tarzan a year ago. That first ride was followed by hundreds of courses, the Emerging Athletes Program, and seemingly endless shows. A bond was formed, one that said "Tarzan is the one." Then I felt it. I started riding Tarzan last July. With enough spunk for my daughter and enough heart to keep me in the saddle, the bonding continued. Both Tess and I had a wonderful 2009 show season and did various clinics, thanks in large part to Tarzan. I thought, "Tarzan is the one." Finally, Santa must have felt it as well because on Christmas morning, we had a new addition to the family! "Without a Doubt", it was our best Christmas ever. (Still don't know how Santa got Tarzan down that chimney.......)

Without A Doubt - "Tarzan" Owner: Carole

Tess felt it first. After riding countless horses for nearly 10 years, including many of Sharon's babies, Tess started riding Tarzan a year ago. That first ride was followed by hundreds of courses, the Emerging Athletes Program, and seemingly endless shows. A bond was formed, one that said "Tarzan is the one."

Then I felt it. I started riding Tarzan last July. With enough spunk for my daughter and enough heart to keep me in the saddle, the bonding continued. Both Tess and I had a wonderful 2009 show season and did various clinics, thanks in large part to Tarzan. I thought, "Tarzan is the one."

Finally, Santa must have felt it as well because on Christmas morning, we had a new addition to the family! "Without a Doubt", it was our best Christmas ever. (Still don't know how Santa got Tarzan down that chimney.......)

Zanzibar Owner: Tess
	If Tess' parents heard it once they heard it 100 times. "I LOVE JUMPERS". And while Tarzan was a wonderful ride, he wasn't a jumper. But, as fate would have it, his half-bother LOVED to jump. It seemed as if the higher the jump, the happier he was. Tess' parents thought, "Gosh that sounds just like someone we know". And of course he had a star, in the shape of the Lone Star state of Texas where Tess was born, made it seem almost predestined. So Tarzan and Zanzibar were united with Carole and Tess. And there they lived happily ever after!

Zanzibar Owner: Tess

If Tess' parents heard it once they heard it 100 times. "I LOVE JUMPERS". And while Tarzan was a wonderful ride, he wasn't a jumper. But, as fate would have it, his half-bother LOVED to jump.

It seemed as if the higher the jump, the happier he was. Tess' parents thought, "Gosh that sounds just like someone we know". And of course he had a star, in
the shape of the Lone Star state of Texas where Tess was born, made it seem almost predestined.

So Tarzan and Zanzibar were united with Carole and Tess. And there they lived happily ever after!

Amarosby - "Jumbo" Owners: Jackie and JC
	We have had Jumbo since he was 8. He is quite the character! He has pretty much done a little of everything. Western pleasure, 3-day eventing, you name it he has probably done it! Jumbo misses jumping since he was retired a few years back. He recently came out of retirement and loves it when the kids around the barn groom him and fuss all over him. He especially loves being a part of the "Party" rides for the "older" kids. But he always seems to know when I need him for a good ride into a steady wind. We have been boarding with Sharon since 1993 except for about 6 months when we moved to Northern Virginia. She was sweet enough to come get him and bring him back "home". It is by far the greatest place to board!

Amarosby - "Jumbo" Owners: Jackie and JC

We have had Jumbo since he was 8. He is quite the character! He has pretty much done a little of everything. Western pleasure, 3-day eventing, you name it he has probably done it!

Jumbo misses jumping since he was retired a few years back. He recently came out of retirement and loves it when the kids around the barn groom him and fuss all over him. He especially loves being a part of the "Party" rides for the "older" kids.

But he always seems to know when I need him for a good ride into a steady wind.

We have been boarding with Sharon since 1993 except for about 6 months when we moved to Northern Virginia. She was sweet enough to come get him and bring him back "home". It is by far the greatest place to board!

Ashton ESG - "Watson" Owner: Laurie
	Already having a nearly perfect horse in Tuuli and a new pony, I was once again bitten by the ‘Gotta Have Another One’ bug. Watson AKA Ashton ESG (named for a very expensive cigar)had arrived from Denmark and was destined to become a hunter. I made the trip to see him and knew right away I had to have him! I guess I thought I had it in me for one more challenge before I turned in my chaps. God answers prayers even about horses!

Ashton ESG - "Watson" Owner: Laurie

Already having a nearly perfect horse in Tuuli and a new pony, I was once again bitten by the ‘Gotta Have Another One’ bug.

Watson AKA Ashton ESG (named for a very expensive cigar)had arrived from Denmark and was destined to become a hunter.

I made the trip to see him and knew right away I had to have him! I guess I thought I had it in me for one more challenge before I turned in my chaps.

God answers prayers even about horses!

Afonwen Rhianna "Uh-Oh" Owner: Laurie
	UhOh is the same age as my grandson, Ross. I bought UhOh so my grandson would have a pony to grow up with. I think a good barn offers great learning opportunities for children. Ross was a bit disappointed with his pony at first because UhOh was not his favorite color. When I asked what color pony he wanted his response was "BLUE!" Well, I think the pony has grown on him since he won his first blue ribbon at ECETC and now his second blue ribbon at Princess Anne Stables. I guess if you can't have a blue pony you can at least win blue ribbons on her. Ross also got to paint his pony at ECETC's summer horse camp.

Afonwen Rhianna "Uh-Oh" Owner: Laurie

UhOh is the same age as my grandson, Ross. I bought UhOh so my grandson would have a pony to grow up with. I think a good barn offers great learning opportunities for children.

Ross was a bit disappointed with his pony at first because UhOh was not his favorite color. When I asked what color pony he wanted his response was "BLUE!"

Well, I think the pony has grown on him since he won his first blue ribbon at ECETC and now his second blue ribbon at Princess Anne Stables.

I guess if you can't have a blue pony you can at least win blue ribbons on her. Ross also got to paint his pony at ECETC's summer horse camp.

Ace of Hearts- "Ace" Owner: Bridgett
	I bought Ace about two years ago. He didn't know how to jump when I got him and Sharon helped me train him. He is now competing around VBHSA and was Champion in the Special Hunter Division at ECHSA. Ace is one of my best friends and quite a character. He loves attention and follows me anywhere. He is a Sprite and Ginger-snap lover and will bother anyone for treats. Ace is very easy-going and very laid back as well as sweet. I love him very much.

Ace of Hearts- "Ace" Owner: Bridgett

I bought Ace about two years ago. He didn't know how to jump when I got him and Sharon helped me train him. He is now competing around VBHSA and was Champion in the Special Hunter Division at ECHSA.

Ace is one of my best friends and quite a character. He loves attention and follows me anywhere. He is a Sprite and Ginger-snap lover and will bother anyone for treats.

Ace is very easy-going and very laid back as well as sweet. I love him very much.

Sealed In Paint - "Seal" Owner: Jeri
	I purchased Seal for my daughter Jeri from Sharon almost a year ago. Jeri and I fell in love with Seal the first time Jeri rode her in a lesson. The two of them have become quite the pair and have come along way, thanks to Sharon.

"Brie" Owner: Julie
	Brie is the sweetest horse with a wonderful disposition. She is never mean and loves a good cuddle with Julie's dad. She has the most awesome stable manners and is in all respects an integrated member of our family. Julie got to know Brie when we moved to the United States in 2007. Brie's owner was looking for someone to ride her a couple of times a week and it was love at first sight! We bought Brie in 2008 - a big surprise for Julie. Brie loves to run and gives a really good sprint if asked for. She is also very versatile and together with Julie they make up a very strong Jumper team. They even finished 3rd in the 2009 VHSA Low Jumper category.

"Brie" Owner: Julie

Brie is the sweetest horse with a wonderful disposition. She is never mean and loves a good cuddle with Julie's dad. She has the most awesome stable manners and is in all respects an integrated member of our family.

Julie got to know Brie when we moved to the United States in 2007. Brie's owner was looking for someone to ride her a couple of times a week and it was love at first sight! We bought Brie in 2008 - a big surprise for Julie.

Brie loves to run and gives a really good sprint if asked for. She is also very versatile and together with Julie they make up a very strong Jumper team. They even finished 3rd in the 2009 VHSA Low Jumper category.

"Mocha" Owner: Emilie
	In 2008, Emilie was looking for a horse to ride and tried several horses and ponies at ECETC. However, when she met ECETC pony, Mocha, she was no longer in doubt - Mochas was pony for her. Mocha will jump any jump, cut any corner and probably even jump both sideways and backwards if required. She is, to say the least, a fast pony. She is also known as the "Crazy Pony" and Emilie is often referred to as "Velcro Butt." Together they make up a strong Novice Jumper team and they won the 2009 VHSA Year-end finals. In spite of her feisty style, Mocha is also a sweet pony. She will lean against you and close her eyes when you pet her. She is very patient when not in the ring. She plays an important role in Emilie's and our family's daily lives.

"Mocha" Owner: Emilie

In 2008, Emilie was looking for a horse to ride and tried several horses and ponies at ECETC. However, when she met ECETC pony, Mocha, she was no longer in doubt - Mochas was pony for her.

Mocha will jump any jump, cut any corner and probably even jump both sideways and backwards if required. She is, to say the least, a fast pony. She is also known as the "Crazy Pony" and Emilie is often referred to as "Velcro Butt." Together they make up a strong Novice Jumper team and they won the 2009 VHSA Year-end finals.

In spite of her feisty style, Mocha is also a sweet pony. She will lean against you and close her eyes when you pet her. She is very patient when not in the ring. She plays an important role in Emilie's and our family's daily lives.

"Boomer" Owner: Erin
	Boomer and I have been together since 2000. I got him when he was 18½ months old. It has been a long and rewarding friendship. We compete in eventing which best utilizes the bond that has been created between us. There is no better feeling than running and jumping cross country and moving as one. Boomer is my true love and expect nothing but the best care for him. This is the kind of care that Boomer receives at East Coast. Whether it is from Sharon and her vast knowledge or her kind and caring staff, I never have to worry about Boomer because I know that he is in the best hands in the area.

"Boomer" Owner: Erin

Boomer and I have been together since 2000. I got him when he was 18½ months old. It has been a long and rewarding friendship.

We compete in eventing which best utilizes the bond that has been created between us. There is no better feeling than running and jumping cross country and moving as one. Boomer is my true love and expect nothing but the best care for him.

This is the kind of care that Boomer receives at East Coast. Whether it is from Sharon and her vast knowledge or her kind and caring staff, I never have to worry about Boomer because I know that he is in the best hands in the area.

Wizard of Oz - "Ozzie" Owner: Autumn
	Autumn first rode Ozzie when she was 4 years old. Ozzie is such a sweet, very easy, and tolerant pony. She fell in love with him right away. Unbeknownst to Autumn, I purchased him for her that same month. By her 6th birthday, Autumn had saved up $250.00 to purchase Ozzie on her own. She worked hard doing chores around the house. I was very impressed with her dedication and commitment that I finally told her (on her 6th birthday) that Ozzie was hers. She was so excited. Over the past 5 years, they have both grown and matured together (with Sharon's help). They make such a wonderful team.

Wizard of Oz - "Ozzie" Owner: Autumn

Autumn first rode Ozzie when she was 4 years old. Ozzie is such a sweet, very easy, and tolerant pony. She fell in love with him right away.

Unbeknownst to Autumn, I purchased him for her that same month. By her 6th birthday, Autumn had saved up $250.00 to purchase Ozzie on her own.

She worked hard doing chores around the house. I was very impressed with her dedication and commitment that I finally told her (on her 6th birthday) that Ozzie was hers. She was so excited.

Over the past 5 years, they have both grown and matured together (with Sharon's help).

They make such a wonderful team.

Who's Your Daddy - "Romeo" Owner: Ellie
	I started riding Romeo in late July of 2010. I fell in love with him the first time I rode him. He has quite the personality and can be very sassy. I personally think its funny when he is sassy. A couple months ago Sharon told my parents that someone was going to buy him. After they heard that, they bought him for me! He is truly the best horse ever, not even a million dollars could buy me a better horse.

Who's Your Daddy - "Romeo" Owner: Ellie

I started riding Romeo in late July of 2010. I fell in love with him the first time I rode him.

He has quite the personality and can be very sassy. I personally think its funny when he is sassy.

A couple months ago Sharon told my parents that someone was going to buy him. After they heard that, they bought him for me!

He is truly the best horse ever, not even a million dollars could buy me a better horse.

"Star" Owner: Jill
	I have always wanted a horse and my dad finally said I could get one. We asked Sharon to help look for us and one day she called my dad and me saying she wanted us to come try out two horses at the barn. We did and Star was one of them. I fell in love with her instantly. I couldn’t ask for a better pony.

"Dakota" Owner: Katelyn
	Every girl deserves to find a knight in shining armor. I found mine in Dakota. He’s sweet, loving and a total gentleman. My mom finally gave into my constant desires for my own horse and it’s been like a fairy tale dream come true. Dakota and I love all the same things....food, riding like a breeze in the air, food, walking the trail, food, dressing up, and did I mention, food??? I wish everyone could be as happy as Dakota and I are together.

"Dakota" Owner: Katelyn

Every girl deserves to find a knight in shining armor. I found mine in Dakota. He’s sweet, loving and a total gentleman.

My mom finally gave into my constant desires for my own horse and it’s been like a fairy tale dream come true.

Dakota and I love all the same things....food, riding like a breeze in the air, food, walking the trail, food, dressing up, and did I mention, food???

I wish everyone could be as happy as Dakota and I are together.