Meet Our Team

  • Leah Wilson | Head Instructor, Manager

    Leah is Central Ohio Riding Club’s head instructor. She is also an Ohio open show judge, a graduate of Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre, and a World Champion Western Dressage Coach.

  • Jim Skidmore | Head Trainer

    Jim is a life-long horse trainer specializing in Non-Pro Reining, Ranch, and other Western disciplines. Jim will help you train your horse and is excellent at starting young horses with a gentle touch.

  • Lindsey Shepard | Assistant Instructor/ Trainer

    Lindsey is a graduate of Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre specializing in Dressage and Eventing. She has competed in the American Eventing Championships, as well as the Area VIII Championships. She is a multiple-time World Champion in Western Dressage.

  • Cassidy Shepard | Breeding Manager, Equine Massage Therapist

    Cassidy is a graduate of Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre, 9x World Champion in Western Dressage, and 2017 Leading Junior Young Rider at the Western Dressage World Championship Show. Cassidy is certified in Equine Massage.

  • Dennis Shepard | Facilities Manager, Assistant Breeding Manager

    Debuting his career in the Paso Fino world, then later being involved in the Thoroughbred racing industry, Dennis has 30+ years of experience. He is responsible for the upkeep of CORC’s facilities, equine management, as well as transportation.