Iolanda Logan -Iolanda is the owner and manager of Blue Moon Equestrian and is dedicated in teaching the next generation of equestrians.  She has a strong belief in creating a solid foundation, a center seat and horsemanship will lead to strong, competent and confident riders. Iolanda was born into a horse focused family, her father, Mr Vince, won the 1989 World horse show and she spent her childhood traveling to shows with him, riding, and showing. Iolanda teaches Hunters, Dressage, Western Dressage and Western Pleasure

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Sarah Thiel-Gymkhana & Jumper Trainer:  Sarah is a wife & mom of 4, who grew up with horses in her backyard & still has 4 of her own at their home. Sarah has been riding since she could sit up and began showing hunters and jumpers at 8 years old. Sarah has worked in all elements of the horse world since she was a teenager. As an adult she has stayed involved in the horse world, as a competitor, horse show mom, and helping manage jumper, hunter, and gymkhana shows. Sarah is passionate about helping people learn and grow in their skills and confidence as equestrians. She believes strongly in the fundamentals of horsemanship and effective well-rounded riding. While jumpers is Sarah's bread and butter, she believes that a rider must have a strong foundation to be an effective rider/competitor. She looks forward to working with riders of all ages and skill levels to help them achieve their riding goals.

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Olivia Thiel-Substitute InstructorOlivia has been riding since she could sit up. She began showing in hunter leadline as a toddler and has experience in the show ring in western pleasure, hunters, gymkhana and jumpers. Olivia found her true passion for jumpers and gymkhana when she was 12. She is an accomplished rider who has trained her own show horses for their gymkhana and jumpers careers. She currently has 3 of her own horses at home & is hoping to bring her young OTTB into the show ring in 2024. She was the 2023 BRC Grand Champion with both of her show horses in their Jumper and Gymkhana divisions. She believes that strong horsemanship fundamentals lead to happy & successful show days. She loves working with kids and has plans to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in her future. She loves helping riders overcome their obstacles and reach their goals no matter what discipline they choose.

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Vince "Mr. Vince" Tucciarone - Vince is the one who started it all.  He created and nurtured the love of horses in his family.  He is the original created of Blue Moon Equestrian decades ago however his equine rehab business is Fox Tale Stud.  He and Iolanda work alongside each other everyday and love teaching the next generation of horse lovers.