Dressage Clinician:
Carol Lynn Mc Ardle grew up in riding jumpers and eventing, and in Germany learning the "German System" of classical equitation.
After receiving degrees in Zoology and Biochemistry, she trained under Jim Wofford, Jack LeGoff, and Bruce Davidson, subsequently returning to Europe to compete for the USET. She trained with Christopher Bartle for several years, moving to pure dressage under his tutelage in the French Classical system.
Carol competed Grand Prix in Europe, and was short listed for the World Games and the Olympics. She was reserve rider for the Seoul Olympics.
After competing for many years, Carol focused on understanding and learning the similarities and differences between the French, the German, and the Iberian Classical systems. In 2002 and 2003 she was invited to be a student at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, Spain and also to train in Portugal at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
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Carol Lynn Mc Ardle's unique background has been filled with riding, learning and competing succesfully many different discplines. From Dressage to Eventing and more as well as her interest and dedication to learn different "schools" or "philosophies" makes her truly special.
Carol is a gifted instructor with an articulate, calm demeanor who has perfected the art of teaching both the human and the horse. Carol is currently riding Victorioso V, an Andalusian Stallion at the FEI dressage I-One and I- Two levels.
