Brandon Aby
Brandon & Jet competing at the PFR Finals.
Brandon is an experienced horseman, having worked with horses and other large and small animals all his life. Brandon is experienced in both English & Western; however, he has more experience in the Western discipline. He had competed with local organizations for over 10 years now on his horse gaming horse, Jet. The duo has traveled to the Pennsylvania Farm Show each of the 5 years to compete in the Pa Flag Racing Finals. Aside from gaming, Brandon has also successfully competed in eventing and in the hunter/jumper ring with his event mount, Bright Image. Brandon has been producing solid gaming horses and has helped develop a strong foundation for our current gaming students. In addition to riding, Brandon is also the owner of B&J Lawn Care, which is a landscaping business based in Chambersburg, PA and is a proud sponsor of Safe Haven Stables. When he can find time, Brandon also enjoys taking Kat (Bright Image) out foxhunting with Blue Mountain Hunt or camping with the horses down at Assateague Island, MD.
NOTE: Brandon is currently taking a break from teaching!
NOTE: Brandon is currently taking a break from teaching!
Augusta Spandler
Augusta & Panda schooling at Loch Moy
Augusta is an experienced horsewoman, also having worked with horses and other large & small animals all her life. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Hood College (Frederick, MD) and currently works full time as an Senior Business Systems Analyst at enGen (part of Highmark Health). She also actively volunteers with HLAA - Capital Region Chapter, which is a local chapter to support those with hearing loss. She is experienced in both English & Western; however, most of her riding experience is in the English discipline. Augusta competes in western gaming competitions such as Pennsylvania Speed Horse Association shows along with Brandon. Along with Brandon, Augusta and her main competition horse, Pantalaimon, have traveled to the Farm Show to compete in the PA Flag Racing Finals. Panda and Augusta are the 2014 Keystone Flag Racing Association Co-Champions. They have also competed at Training level in eventing, schooling prelim in their free time. The duo has competed successfully in jumpers as well as raced both flat & over fences. Augusta also enjoys playing polocrosse on her former flat racing mount, Rubber Check. Augusta & Panda have enjoyed some foxhunts with Blue Mountain Hunt as well whenever the duo can find time in between training, lessons, and competitions!
Together, both Brandon and Augusta have a vast amount of experience in many disciplines of riding. They are experienced in working with younger children, as well as older adults. Please feel free to Contact Us if you have any more questions about us and/or our experience.
Together, both Brandon and Augusta have a vast amount of experience in many disciplines of riding. They are experienced in working with younger children, as well as older adults. Please feel free to Contact Us if you have any more questions about us and/or our experience.
Augusta Spandler is a top Shippensburg, PA horseback riding lessons instructor on NewHorse.com!