Schnell Equestrian | Professional Equestrian Training and Coaching
Jessica Schnell
Jessie graduated from the University of New England in 2009 with a degree in biology that led to three years as a veterinary assistant and technician in an ER and General Practice followed by a career with IDEXX Reference Laboratories; a veterinary technology company. She started and led the University of New England's Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Team from 2005 to 2009 while gaining experience by working and training at multiple hunter/jumper barns including Meadow View Equestrian Center and Chez Chevaux Equestrian Center.
Jessie has been riding and competing for 20+ years and teaching since 2013, with a focus on the hunter/jumper discipline. She currently serves as a member of the board for the Maine Hunter Jumper Association (www.mainehunterjumper.com) and cross trains in dressage and eventing with Patricia Garthwaite Towle of Tatra Farm in Clinton Corners, NY and Allison Springer of Allison Springer Eventing at Beverly Equestrian in The Plains, VA.
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Most recently, Jessie took the second half of the 2018 season off to focus on home and family with her partner, Jon. They welcomed their son, Carson, on December 22nd and can't wait to bring him to the farm for his equine debut! Heading in to 2019, Jessie looks forward to picking back up with consistent training, teaching, clinics, and a successful show season.
Awards & Accomplishments
2015
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Maine Hunter Jumper Association Special Working Hunter Grand Champion with Friendly Frolic
Maine Hunter Jumper Association Thoroughbred Hunter Reserve Champion with Friendly Frolic
Maine Hunter Jumper Association Puddle Jumper Reserve Champion with Friendly Frolic
Western Maine Dressage Association Beginner Novice Grand Champion with Friendly Frolic
Western Maine Dressage Association First Level Sixth Place with Friendly Frolic
Maine Dressage Society First Level Third Place with Friendly Frolic
Maine Dressage Society Breed Achievement First Level with Friendly Frolic
Third Place Finish Groton House Farm Schooling Horse Trial with Friendly Frolic
Third Place Finish Pipestave Horse Trial with Friendly Frolic
Allison Springer Eventing Clinic @ Life’s a Ride Saco, ME – August – w/ Friendly Frolic
George H. Morris Jumping Clinic @ Westbrook Hunt Club Westbrook, CT – November – w/ Friendly Frolic
2016
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Wester Maine Dressage Association Introduction Level Sixth Place with Shake Me Like A Monkey
Maine Dressage Society Introduction Level Third Place with Shake Me Like A Monkey
Maine Dressage Society Breed Achievement Award Introduction Level with Shake Me Like A Monkey
Allison Springer Eventing Clinic @ Life’s a Ride Saco, ME – August – w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
Adam Cropper Dressage Clinic @ Life’s a Ride Saco, ME - March– w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
Suzanne Hamilton Dressage Clinic @ Life’s a Ride Saco, ME - April– w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
2017
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Adam Cropper Dressage Clinic @ Life’s a Ride Saco, ME – February – w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
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Maine Hunter Jumper Association Easy Does It Hunter Grand Champion - w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
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2018
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Maine Hunter Jumper Association Low Working Hunter Reserve Champion - w/ Friendly Frolic
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2019
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Maine Hunter Jumper Association Pre-Green Hunter Reserve Champion - w/ Shake Me Like A Monkey
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