Carpe Diem Farm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing trainer, Patricia M. Demers, of Carpe Diem Farm!

Carpe Diem Farm is located in the Antelope Valley in Lancaster, CA.  If you are looking for a facility that offers plenty of room to drive and a quiet, family atmosphere, where FUN and SAFETY are stressed, here it is!

I specialize in training carriage horses for pleasure driving. I also offer my training services for starting young horses for both riding and driving using resistance free methods and bomb proofing, confidence building for both the horse and rider/ driver.  Lesson driving and riding horses available.  Additionally, I offer dressage, side-saddle, and basic horsemanship instruction.  So, if you are interested in showing or just pleasure riding, we’ve got you covered.

About me      

Patricia M. Demers – Trainer/owner

 

I am a very multi talented trainer whose years of experience are extremely varied.  I am a professional driver who has worked for various commercial carriage companies providing wedding, hay ride and scenic ride services. At the time of employment, I was only the 3rd woman driver Knott’s Berry Farm had ever hired!

 

I have recently received my Level I instructor status as recognized by the Carriage Association of America (CAA). This is a new program in 2008 for the U.S.A, and is a program based on the British Driving Society’s program. I earned a level II certificate and am currently working on level III the highest level, with hopes of becoming an evaluator. 

I was a Sergeant/Supervisor for 4 years. I rode for Alpha & Omega Mounted Patrol Services, whose elite Troopers provide customer and crowd control services throughout the U.S. at venues including shopping malls and rock concerts. I performed crowd control during the 2000 Millennium Celebration in Las Vegas.

My many years of driving training experience includes: single to multiple hitches, Minis to Drafts, and Mules.  I specialize in pleasure, obstacle, and combined driving.  I enjoy starting horses in harness and under saddle.  My training methods stress gentle, quiet obedience with a willingness to please.

 

I am also an accomplished rider who rode hunters astride for many years before trying hunters side-saddle!

 

I am very active in many local driving clubs around southern California, and have been chairman for driving division of the ETI National convention show for numerous years. I attend many clinics and seminars throughout the year to increase my equine knowledge so that I may become a better instructor and trainer.      

I have taught carriage driving at Pierce College thru the community extension. I also offer my expertise for clinics.

Contact me for more information  carpediemfarm@aol.com