About the Author

Merilee Ventura is the Owner/Operator of ByWay Farms, a Hunter-Jumper barn, training horses for Hunter Equitation or Jumper careers, located in Carthage, NC. A licensed USEF "R" judge in Hunter & Hunt Seat Equitation and 'r' judge in Jumpers, Merilee has over 40 years’ professional experience and currently serves on the board of the NCJHA. She has had the privilege of training with some of the most well known equestrians throughout her career. It is because of the generosity of these trainers that she has a passion for sharing her knowledge with others.