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About our Trainers

​Lead Instructor
Dora Willey
Dora has over 25 years experience with horses and over 12 years experience with education. The main focus of her program is to teach riders how to understand the needs of their horse for more enjoyable rides. She is educated in Hunters/Jumpers, Western Pleasure, Ranch Work, Pleasure Cart Driving. She continues to strive to give her best back to the equine community with an interest in Miniature Horses. She was an apprentice of Jerry Tindell for two years where she helped with Tindell's Horse & Mules School, Humans Too! Dora's unique experience adds to the education she provides for Pearblossom Academy's Equestrian Program. Having 2 young children herself, she is great with kids around horses and offers shorter lesson options to match their attention span.
Lead Natural Horsemanship and Beginner Instructor
Rusty Goldman
Rusty has been involved in supervising distance learning education since 1990. Presently, Rusty serves on the board of directors of Pearblossom Academy. Her real-world experience contributes to the offering of practical elective courses that can stimulate a student's interest in pursuing such fields as anatomy and physiology to forensic science, engineering, agriculture, equestrian, and many others. Natural Horsemanship is the focus of her program, encouraging students to explore the relationship with their horse, the result of which has helped to improve behavior of both horse and rider, and help develop clear communication skills with her students. Through hands-on equestrian training, her students manifest higher self-esteem. They have learned the responsibility that comes through proper care of an animal and the meaning of team work by working with other horses, riders and instructors. Her students start to strive to imitate the good traits as seen in their peers and instructors. Rusty has been involved with the Parelli Program for over 20 years, she has shown in both English and Western disciplines and has won over-all championships in both disciplines at local shows in the Los Angles, California area. She is great in her patience with beginner riders helping them to progress in their own time and at their individual pace.
Remote Project Manager
Casondra Goldman
Casondra has over 25 years experience with horses and over 20 years experience with training. The main focus of her program is communication and understanding, however she is diverse in skills such as Dressage, Barrel Racing, Endurance Riding, Western Pleasure, Pleasure Cart Driving and Hunter/jumper. Casondra believes in the strong foundation of communication between horse and rider, it is in that understanding that she does her best to pass on the knowledge she has gained over the years. She loves to work with the "problem" horses and is ready to step up to the challenge with grace and ease! She completed her Equine and Canine massage training course through Equissage at the end of 2017. Casondra grew up in the Los Angles, California area, she has shown and won numerous awards such as ribbons, belt-buckles, halters, blankets, saddles, saddle pads, bridles, trophies, and cash prizes both in local shows and on the 'A' circuit, and would like to help other riders do the same. She has trained horses in California, Texas, South Dakota and Mississippi.

Professional & Horse Development Specialist
Maurice Thibault
Maurice comes out to visit for clinics here at Pearblossom Academy at least once times a year. If you would like to know when his next clinic is scheduled please contact us using the link above. Maurice comes from his 3L Ranch in Tehachapi, California. A link to his website can be found in the "Links" tab above.
Accomplished Barrel Racer
Ali Anton
Ali comes out for clinics here at Pearblossom Academy at least once a year. If you would like to know when her next clinic is scheduled please contact us using the link above. Ali has accomplished so much in her 15 years of experience in her chosen discipline. Some of her accomplishments include 2019 WPRA CA Circuit Member, 2018 Filled WPRA Permit, 2017 American Qualifier, 2012 BFA Derby Reserve Champion, 2012 BFA Open Go Round 2 Champion, 2012 Go Round Winner at West Coast Barrel Racing Finals, Las Vegas NBHA Super Show Record Holder for 3 Years in a row, and Multiple 1D Wins. A link to her website can be found in the "Links" tab above.