Meet Our Instructors

     Danielle McNamara

    Dry Water Farm’s Manager

Danielle has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Vermont in Animal Science, Equine Studies. She has been riding since the age of eight;  her   equestrian experience includes time spent abroad in Germany as a working student.  She continues her training under the supervision of:  Susan Anderson,   John Zopatti, Martijn Stuurman,  Carmen Berger-Mangelkramer, Bill McMullin and Bill Warren.

Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson has been teaching professionally for over thirty years, specializing in dressage for the last twenty years.  The major influences in her training have been European, ranging from participating in USDA and NEDA sponsored instructors’ seminars and clinics with Major Anders Lindgren (Sweden) and Colonel Aage Sommers (Denmark), to hosting clinics with Els Schotman (Holland).  In Germany she trained with Holger Schmeza and Carmen Berger-Mangelkramer and in the United

States primarily with Volker Brommann, Lockie Richards and John Zopatti.

     Susan has an outstanding reputation for helping her students navigate the difficult concepts of dressage.  She enjoys working with all levels of riders and horses.  Appropriate schools horses are available for lessons with Sue at DryWater Fram.  When not teaching Sue might be viewed riding her FEI mare Inka or starting under saddle her youngster, Alexia. 

Chris Slinko

Chris Slinko holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Animal Science, Equine Science.  She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Equine Industries from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  Chris is a Licensed Massachusetts Riding Instructor specializing in basic Balanced Seat,  Equitation Dressage instruction as well as Hunt Seat Equitation.  She has previously taught at Stonecroft Farm in West Bridgewater, as well as Hawkswood Farm in Rehoboth.  She has experience with all ages and specializes in

beginning riders, by building their confidences and basic skills. Her youngest student has been 3 years old all the way to 60 years old!  Chris presently trains with Susan Anderson of Rehoboth as well as John Zopatti of Wellington, Florida.