COCOMEAU EQUESTRIAN - Key Persons
Bedford native, Courtney Comeau has been riding horses since she was eight years old. She has a BS in Equine Industry and Management from UNH. Courtney has taught jumping lessons at UNH under the supervision of Liz Oertel and an advanced dressage class under the supervision of Sarah Hamilton.
Throughout her college career, she traveled every spring to Belgium. There she rode and groomed for several eventing riders on the Belgium Olympic Eventing Team, including five-time Olympic Eventer Karin Donckers and Joris VanSpringel. In 2012 she groomed at the London Olympic Games for Joris VanSpringel. Her most recent trip in 2013 included grooming at the European Championships for Belgium rider Lisa Sabbe. During this trip overseas, she competed at the "M" level, which is equivalent to Preliminary/Intermediate level eventing in the USA.
Emily fell in love with being around horses when she started at 7 years old. She has been riding for over 20 years. She has competed in school and Area events. A highlight of her early career was a 10 day riding excursion in England through the Devon Moore.
Currently she has been involved in eventing, her true passion. She has a 16 yr.old Paint/Percheron cross who has competed through the intermediate level and has completed the CIC2. Emily teaches beginner and intermediate students on Saturdays. She currently works at Easter Seals as a therapist for adults with mental health issues and intellectual disabilities.