Let us introduce you to our trainer, Christine Nibblett

Nibblett Stables is owned and run by Rick and Christine Nibblett. Christine has over 31 years of equine experience as a trainer, instructor, and rider. Christine owned and operated Tempistar Farm in Salisbury, Maryland for 12 years before moving to Seaford, Delaware, where she and Rick established Nibblett Stables in 2008. The stable is operated with Natural Horsemanship principles, which focus on the mental, emotional, and physical development of horse and rider in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

Christine's horse training expertise lies in her sensitivity to both horse and human. Her lifetime of experience with many instructors and her work in many riding styles, allows her to identify and resolve underlying problems. Christine's talents, combined with her unfailingly positive approach, result is an instructor and trainer who effectively assists students in developing a partnership with their horse that builds a relationship of mutual confidence. Rick Nibblett and his family have been involved in the training and racing of Standard bred horses for over 15 years. An avid trail rider himself, Rick enjoys introducing students to the joy of horses. Rick is always on hand to answer questions from parents, students, and friends of riders. Rick is the not so behind-the-scenes guy keeping the stables, pastures, and facilities well maintained, comfortable, and safe for riders, as well as being a top notch assistant for students.

 

Christine's Training and Experience

Natural Horsemanship

• Levels 1-3 Parelli Natural Horsemanship (formally assessed and passed, original program)
• Level 3 Intensive Clinic, Carol Coppinger, 5-Star Parelli Instructor, Vermont 2004
• Fluidity Clinic, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, International Study Center, Ocala, FL, 2004
• Advanced Level 2 Clinic with Bruce Logan, Parelli International Study Center, Ocala Fl, 2004

Professional-Level Experience In:

• Foundation Training
• Colt Starting
• Thoroughbred & Standard bred Racing: Foundation Training & Conditioning
• Conditioning & Rehabilitation for Injured & Recovering Horses

Dressage

Clinics and private instruction with:

• Marilyn Heath (US Dressage Federation "S" judge)
• Jackie Kinney
• Cathy Morelli (USET World Cup Competitor; Classical dressage training)
• Kelly McGinn (FEI Rider/coach; USDF Silver and Bronze medalist)
• Karen Rohlf (“Dressage Naturally” creator; US Junior Rider Team)

Eventing

Working student for Olympic competitor Karen O’Conner

Western

Clinics and working student with Jack Brainard ("Master" of the Flying Lead Change; Author "If I were to Train a Horse," "Cowboys, Past, Present & Future")

Additional Clinics & Audits

Mark Rashid, Ray Hunt, Clinton Anderson

Whipper-in & Alternate Huntsman

Wicomico Hunt Club

Certificate in Breeding Management

Wonderland Farms

Competitive Vaulting

Massachusetts

 

Christines Services include

• Horse Riding Lessons
• Foundation Training
• Advancement training
• Colt Starting
• Horse Boarding
• Horse Leasing & Ownership

We are very pleased to have Christine working with Morgan Brook Meadows and look forward to a successful partnership promoting the Morgan horse with her showing and training our Morgan, Harwich Dido.