Hunters, jumpers, and eventers may train with Linda Furches. A lifetime horsewoman, Linda is a graduate of Hollins College, VA where she was a member of the equestrian team for four years and student head of riding for two. Linda has 30 years of experience riding hunters, breaking, training, teaching, fox hunting and eventing. With her home-bred horse, Ariandis, Linda competed in eventing at the Advanced Level. Linda's program at Passport includes group and private lessons for children and adults. Pleasure riders and show riders are equally well accommodated. Linda is also available to break and train horses and has a special expertise with young horses. Students show at least twice each month in local schooling shows, the Chester County Horse Show Association circuit, and local "A" rated shows at Ashley Meadows, Our Farm, Quentin, and others. In recent years, students of Linda's have competed at Zone Finals in Harrisburg and national Pony Finals. To contact Linda Furches please e-mail: foxtalefarms@aol.com

Vicki Sher graduated from the Potomac Horse Center's Horsemaster's course prior to attending Penn State University, from which she received a B.S. in Animal Science. At Penn State, she was a member of the horse judging team that competed at the Quarter Horse Congress. With a background in hunt seat, Vicki also showed Appaloosas over fences as well competed in Western Pleasure. As a USDF member for 22 years, Vicki has received the Bronze and Silver Medals on horses which she brought through the levels, and is an L graduate with distinction. Her current mount, Campaign, has placed 1st at 4th level, 4th at Prix St George and 4th at Intermedaire I in the USDF All Breeds awards for Holsteiners.

Vicki's students have achieved high score awards, won championships and placed at BLM Finals and Region I Championships. Several have also earned USDF rider achievement awards and All Breeds awards. Vicki enjoys sharing her knowledge of riding and horsemanship and hopes that others can find the great joy she has found with her horses. To contact Vicki Sher please e-mail: vsher1551@aol.com

Both trainers are available to instruct boarders and outside riders who haul their own horses to Passport. Passport facilities are also available to outside qualified trainers with advance permission from the farm owner. Clinics by prominent practitioners are held periodically throughout the year and are open to outside riders.