Angelia Bean

Ange’s enthusiasm and strong communication skills make her a dynamic educator. Her credentials include USEF ‘r’ dressage judge, ARIA Level 3 certified in Dressage and Stable Management, USDF Bronze (with distinction), Silver (with distinction), and Gold Medal, and USDF Bronze and Silver Freestyle bars.

Her education includes four apprentice years under three well-known trainers (Gina Krueger - USDF instructor, Lorinda Lende - FEI competitor, and Claudia Garner - Bereiter) and on-going long-term study with prominent instructors (Scott Hassler, Jeanne McDonald, Sara Schmitt, and Kathy Rowse), as well an academic background in journalism and biology.

Ange prioritizes her continuing education with annual trips to the FEI Trainer’s Conference and various Judge’s Clinics. This diversity and dept of theoretical base gives her a strong depth of knowledge to find the “right way to make it click” with students. Her commitment to professional development carries over into the competition ring, with both students and horses excelling in multiple disciplines. A regular in the victory gallops herself, her students have been blue-ribbon winners at Dressage at Devon and nationally ranked in dressage, eventing, and endurance.

In the saddle, Ange’s specialty is developing each horse to its potential, regardless of breed. Her horses compete consistently in the dressage ring, with local High-Score, Regional, BLM, and National ribbons in her collection.

Out of the saddle, Ange is often asked to speak to groups such as GMOs, local barns, and Lendon Gray’s WIT program, where her public speaking clearly shows her enthusiasm to educate about her sport. In addition, her thoughts are regularly published in her personal blog, https://ko-fi.com/ange0854 and on Chronicle of the Horse Blogs, various Dressage Newsletters (OVCTA News, DVCTA Newsletter, Centerline Reader, SCDCTA Magazine, Morgan Extensions), and national magazines (Riding Instructor Magazine, American Morgan Horse Magazine and USDF Connections). She also is the founding trainer for Straight Forward Trainer Talks, a web-based, clear, supportive discussion on the highs and lows of dressage horse training.

Ange instructs and develops horses and riders at Straight Forward Dressage in Chester Springs, PA. She also travels thought the United States as a clinician.