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About Holly

Holly Hugo-Vidal is originally from the east coast, growing up in Westchester County, New York, mainly Bedford Village, where she lived for many years. It was during this time when she had the opportunity to train with the legendary horseman (and current USET Chief D'Equipe) George H. Morris, who has remained a strong influence throughout her professional career, as well as writing the forward for her book.

Rodney Jenkins, another legendary figure also played an important role as one of the most naturally gifted riders (hunters and jumpers) of all time. His influence of always putting the well being of the horse first as well as his tremendous understanding of horses is always with Holly.

Another strong influence was former husband, Victor Hugo-Vidal, with whom she ran the successful show barn, Cedar Lodge Farm in Stamford, Connecticut. Victor's great teaching aptitude along with Rodney's unique riding ability and George Morris' dedication and high standards all contribute to Holly's method used today.

Many of Holly's methods and exercises are very evident in her new book, "Build Confidence Over Fences" published by Primedia. Holly specializes in hunters and equitation and works with juniors and adults, with the main requirement being a love for horses and learning.

Holding a registered judge's license in the hunter and hunter seat equitation divisions, she has judged many horse shows and given clinics all across this country as well as Panama and New Zealand.

Holly gives clinics, judges and writes for several magazines, including Practical Horseman and a monthly column in the Equine Journal. Above is a photogrqph of Holly judging in Greenwich, CT.

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