Spotlight on Demo Rider: Leslie Bean
Leslie Bean has been riding for 16 years. She began riding at the age of 12 in the hunter/jumper arena. She then began eventing at the age of 18 and began training with United States Olympic Team Coach, Jimmy Wofford in Ocala, Floridain 2004. Leslie's love for dressage grew while she was eventing and she eventually moved to Wellington, FL in 2005 to train in the discipline of dressage full time. 
Leslie trained under Catherine Morelli and Cesar Parra for 3 years in Florida. She earned her United State Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medals while showing in Wellington, Florida. Leslie moved to Alpharetta, GA in 2006 and began training with Jason Canton. While training under Jason Canton, Leslie had the opportunity to ride with Henk Von Bergen, International Dressage Team Coach from the Netherlands. Leslie also spent time training in the Netherlands and Germany with Jason Canton.
Currently, Leslie is riding with International French Dressage Coach, Christophe Thaellet. Leslie plans to have her personal horse, Apollinaire, qualified for Gladstone in 2011 as well as showing at the FEI Grand Prix level. The dressage building blocks are never complete and can always be built upon on a daily basis. Leslie continues to build on her dressage skills every day and looks forward to learning from other skilled riders and trainers.
Look for Leslie on Miss Pamela doing Dressage Demonstrations in conjunction with the Irish Village at the World Equestrian Games. 
Leslie Bean has been riding for 16 years. She began riding at the age of 12 in the hunter/jumper arena. She then began eventing at the age of 18 and began training with United States Olympic Team Coach, Jimmy Wofford in Ocala, Floridain 2004. Leslie's love for dressage grew while she was eventing and she eventually moved to Wellington, FL in 2005 to train in the discipline of dressage full time. 
Go Apollo! Is is such a gentle giant! And GO LESLIE!!! She's such a great trainer and instructor.😊
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