Pippa MacPhee has been involved with horses since she was 12 years old. As a teenager Pippa started working for Rick and Jennifer Maynard as a groom, mucker, rider, instructor and eventually their Barn Manager. Pippa has been riding and teaching in the Southlands area of Vancouver for the past 15 years.  She has successfully competed both Nationally and Internationally with horses that she has trained herself since they were young. Pippa achieved her Pony Club “A” in 1998 and has traveled to Spruce Meadows, The Royal Winter Fair, Indio, Germany, and Switzerland to compete in Hunters, Jumpers, and Dressage.

Pippa trains with Rick Maynard and has also received coaching from Jennifer Maynard, Claudia Cojacar and Eddie Macken, as well as numerous dressage, and hunter/jumper clinicians.

In her off time Pippa rock climbs, canoes with her dog jasper, plays with her vintage Landover, skis, camps, surfs, reads, sews, and bakes. Pippa is also the co-coordinator for the highly successful Southlands Country Fair.

  Although Pippa still rides, trains, brings along young horses, and competes in the Jumpers with her horse Pikara, her main focus has shifted towards her coaching, and her student’s pleasure and competitive goals.

Pippa has had over 15 years experience coaching both the young and old. She works with students ranging from beginners, to those working towards Grand Prix, those who have a strong competitive drive, to those who simply want to enjoy riding and learn as much as possible.

Pippa’s strengths as a coach lie in her own riding and competitive experience. Not being a “natural” rider has made Pippa very good at explaining to students why, and how to do things as opposed to just telling them to do it!

She has had experience with different types of horses, and has brought along many young horses to the upper levels of dressage and jumping. She is excellent at working with difficult horses, or those with “problems” that need help sorting out.

E mail me : pippa@pippa.ca

 Pippa’s teaching philosophy is to teach the rider the skills to be able to ride any horse with confidence, and to have a strong background in dressage as well as jumping. Pippa firmly believes that the rider should do as much of the training of their horse as possible- she works with students to fix their issues rather than getting on the horse regularly to fix them herself.

For those looking to advance their beginner skills, or those looking to get back into riding after a break, Pippa is a kind, patient, fun coach. She also has a few horses available for lease, and or weekly lessons.

Last but not least, " have fun in every possible situation- good or bad!"

Pippa and Marta believe in creating community for their students, and hold monthly “social nights”. Here, the students get together, have games nights, mini competitions, or outings and generally get to know each other. Team spirit and friendship is encouraged, because first and foremost riding is about having FUN!

Pippa is also the co-ordinator for the annual Southlands Fair, and she and her students are often involved in this fun event! (press the link above for more info.)

You can contact Pippa MacPhee at pippa@pippa.ca, and Marta Modeleweska at marta@pippa.ca