Amazing coaches are the key to a successful, fun and safe lesson program
BENNETT MURPHY Bennett Murphy is an Equine Canada Certified Competition Coach specializing in Jumping and is a contracted coach at Sagehil Stables. She has over 15 years of experience in the equine industry and has had the opportunity to work as a trainer, lesson coach, catch rider, stable hand, braider, groom and competitor with various different coaches and horses over the years, including Elaine Banfield and Tristan Caswell. She is also certified in Equine Health and Emergency First Aid through Equi-Health Canada. As a coach at Sagehill Stables, Bennett’s objective is to teach and support riders in developing their riding abilities and to help each rider achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be. She has many students around the province that she helps prep for Equine Canada jumping competitions and certification. Bennett is also a professional photographer! Follow her @bennettmurphyphotography and book her to equine photoshoots, weddings, family shoots and more! |
TESSA WILDERMAN Tessa has 20 years of experience riding and working with horses and is a contracted coach working at Sagehill Stables. Over the years, she has participated in many different equine disciplines, riding both English & Western. She has trained several horses using a foundation of natural horsemanship. She has her Adv. B.A. majoring in psychology and she has a particular interest in the therapeutic qualities that horses possess. Tessa is also a hosipal assistant at Central Veterinary Clinic Tessa focuses on teaching her students how to be safe and have fun with horses while obtaining their personal goals as equestrians. She believes that creating a solid foundation of riding technique and ability to read a horse can allow students to succeed. |
JOSEE LAVERGNE Josee is the Lesson Horse Manager at Sagehill. Josee is a CHA certified coach specializing in jumping! She also specializes in training horses! She owns several of her own horses and has rescued many horses from the auction and local animal rescues, training them and finding them loving homes. She has a special place in her heart for the Lac La Croix and Ojibwae ponies, who she's helped rescue, own, train, and rehome. She is a problem solver and great communicator and likes to help individual students improve and meet their potential. |
JAIME HASIUK Jaime is the Lesson Program Manager at Sagehill and has her business degree from the Asper School of Business, and keeps both coaches and students organized and on track. Jaime has 15+ years experience in the equine industry and coaches both dressage and jumping at Sagehill as a contracted coach! She trained under Ariana Chia and now continues her dressage training with Mackenzie Thiessen. With her horse Alita they compete in local dressage shows. Jaime loves coaching, and helping students achieve their dreams! |
ADRIENNE DORGE Adrienne (also known as Adi around the barn) is the Barn Manager and has been riding and working at Sagehill Stables since she was a young girl. Adi also coaches camp, birthdays, introductory programs and childrens lessons. She loves jumping and trains with Jaime Hasiuk to continue to improve her skills and knowledge base. She owns two horses of whom she's trained herself and has a passion for working with young animals and rescue horses. She has a great outgoing personality and loves helping people and horses! |
ISABELLE HYKAWAY Isabelle has been riding and coaching at Sagehill for many years. She has worked her way up from volunteering to doing barn chores and birthdays to now coaching! She teaches both jumping and dressage and has learned under many great instructors including Jaime Hasiuk, Bennett Murphy and Mackenzie Thiessen. She is professional and positive and a favorite among her students. She is currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba but still finds time for her barn family! |
CALEIGH HOFMANN Caleigh has been riding for many years and has worked her way up from student to volunteer to barn hand to coach and now professional groom! She coaches both jumping and dressage and takes lessons herself in both disciplines to keep improving her skillset and coaching skills, riding under Jaime Hasiuk and Mackenzie Thiessen. She is a student at the University of Manitoba but still spends much of her time at the barn! Students love her calm demeanor and kindness! |
REILY STEFANIUK Reily has been riding since a young age and has been at Sagehill Stables for many years helping with the lesson program and riding lesson horses. She has owned her own horse and has much experience taking care of horses. She has a contagious outgoing personality and is loved by all her students. You can find her coaching introductory programs and children's lessons all year round! |
MADISON BOCSHMAN Madi has been riding for many years as a student at Sagehill and is now a coach, working on her Equine Canada Certification! She has owned her own horse and was instructed under Bennett Murphy, and is currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba. She is very professional and positive with our younger students and is great role model. |
ISABEL HENAULT Isabelle has been riding since a young age and is currently training in dressage under Ariana Chia. With her horse Roe, they compete in local dressage competitions. Isabel is great role model and positive coach, helping beginners get a safe start, while also having the technical knowledge to help them advance and meet their equine dreams! |
JEANNINE TAYLOR Jeannine has a passion for horses and has been riding since she was young girl. She started as a camp coach and has now owned and trained many horses. Jeannine and her son Colby can often be found helping out at our Sagehill events and taking care of their horse Platinum. Jeannine works in the office at Sagehill and is our human resource specialist. She is also the head Leader for the Sagehill 4-H Club |
SHANNON MATTHEWS Shannon has been working with horses since she was a teenager, when she did her CHA certification and was a trail guide and coach at Miracle Ranch. After a break from horses while raising her two children, she is back as a volunteer 4-H leader and coach at Sagehill! She is a favorite of students with her incredibly positive attitude and focus on safety and fundamentals. She is also an amazing photogrpaher - you can follow her instagram at @daydreamingmoments |
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EMMA HILL Emma has been riding at Sagehill since she was a young girl under Bennett Murphy and now works as a barn hand, helping to care for the lesson horses and helping with birthdays and children's and introductory programs. She loves jumping and trail riding, and spends much time taking care of Freedom, one of her favorites! |
MICHAELA HASLBECK Michaela started riding a few years ago at Sagehill and is now working as a barn hand, helping to take care of the horses! She takes lessons with Bennett Murphy. She loves to jump and spend time with the horses, especially her best friend Leo! |
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