About
K. Clarke Equine
Kendra Clarke
Welcome to K. Clarke Equine! I am a Level 2 Centered Riding instructor and a licensed Franklin Method Equestrian Pelvic trainer specializing in horse and rider biomechanics. I graduated from Delaware Valley University (Nee College) with a Baccalaureate in Equine Training and Instruction. During my time at DelVal, I spent a semester at Hartpury College (Gloucester, England), where I studied Equine Biomechanics. I later went on to earn my Master’s in Business Administration from DelVal.
meet your trainer
I have trained with several FEI trainers throughout my career, most notably Louise Davison of Tamworth, England. There I rode Louise’s many upper-level horses, most frequently her Grand Prix schoolmaster under the watchful eyes of Conrad Schumacher. While in England, I also attended lessons with Carl Hester, MBE, and Sandy Phillips.
training abroad
learning from the best
In the United States, I have spent countless hours alongside David Donnelly of French Light Dressage. At French Light, I spent years learning and applying the training methods of Nuno Oliveria and the Boucherist school. Before focusing on dressage, I competed in the hunter/jumper rings, reining and western riding (including competing at IHSA Nationals and often the high point rider), and low-level eventing.
My wide variety of knowledge across disciplines has created approachable techniques for horse and rider combinations. Currently, I compete in USDF shows and continue to train students in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumpers at all levels.
"I continue to refine the art of teaching and training classical French dressage movements with an emphasis on a correct foundation that leads to correct upper-level movements."
"Kendra is a fantastic instructor who thrives when it comes to explaining things to her students in a way that makes sense and is applicable to real life."
"Riding with her I have been able to fix years worth of bad habits and feel more confident in my own riding ability. I currently am lucky enough to be riding Giselle a super powerful and talented mare who makes me feel as though I’m flying. Kendra had given me so much confidence through her teachings and her belief in my riding abilities I truly feel as though with her help I will be able to conquer anything."
- lena
"Absolutely love Kendra!"
"If you want quality instruction with major attention to detail, and someone who is supportive in your journey with your horse, K.Clarke Equine is the right fit for you!"
- hayley
"K.Clarke Equine shipped my newly adopted Draft with the utmost care, attention to detail, & skill."
If you are in search of someone highly experienced, with great communication, and fully insured to help you with your equine needs look no further than K.Clarke. A+ Service!
- richard
"I have a horse who forces us to think outside the box, and Kendra had done that and more!"
"In a year with her she has taken our partnership to a new level and helped me bring Goose from an easygoing but often hard-headed and ring sour horse to an animal who is light, responsive, and nicer than I could have imagined. I highly recommend Kendra for any training needs!"
- lyss
