Marianne Surmann

We came upon Jenna Rogerson and Skyland Stables 8 years ago now.   In the years she has coached my daughter Lucia, she has made revolutionary changes in her riding but more over her confidence. Jenna cares about people.  She pulls strengths, both physical and emotional, from within her students and makes the magic happen from the inside.  Her straightforward and no nonsense method makes the impossible seem possible.  She has a gift for simplicity that is extremely effective on horse and rider. She helps riders shed their inhibitions and excuses that we create - often unknowingly. By removing these inhibitions, Jenna allows her students to see and realise their potential, and their horse’s potential. When Lucia began riding with Jenna both she and her horse Cora were green. Lucia had never competed on the A circuit and Cora had only been backed for a year. They started in the Beginner Children’s 2’6” hunters and finished the season a couple years later with consistent placings in the Junior Hunters at 3’6”. She also competed in the equitation classes and crossed over to the jumper ring for a season. Most recently Lucia competed in the 3’ Younger Adult Hunters finishing 7th Overall for the season and qualifying for the Royal Winter Fair which fulfilled a big dream for our family. 

Jenna understands that the care and well-being of our horse Cora is paramount.  Each horse at Skyland Stables is treated with unparalleled care.  Because of that our horse enjoys the beautiful life she deserves.  

Although, Jenna and her team at Skyland Stables has lead my daughter and her horse Cora to tri colour ribbons countless times – the reward has been the relationship we’ve created as a team.   Skyland Stables and Coach Jenna Rogerson has been the best thing that has happened to my daughter.