ABOUT US
Ø Jannie Giles has been surrounded by wonderful horses of all breeds and disciplines her entire life. As a child she trained her families Hackney and Shetland Ponies. During this process she learned many skills and techniques. Training and showing from an early age helped her to develop a special relationship with the horse, her theories combined with her attachment to the animal are essential to her training program today.
As a teenager Jannie was a top rated Equitation Rider, she was instructed by the matriarch of Saddle Seat Equitation, the late Mrs. Helen K. Crabtree.
Jannie’s independence and persistence along with her talent and compassion for horses inticed many people to send her training horses while she was still in her teens. Her professional career has been well documented with Regional and National wins. Jannie was the first woman to win the National Show Horse Five Gaited Grand Championship. In addition she has instructed many champion Saddle Seat Equitation riders.
Jannie is very well respected in the American Saddlebred industry for her ability to turn out top young prospects as well as re-inventing the careers of many older show ring campaigners. The consummate horse woman Jannie is patient and caring as she directs the training of both horse and rider. Amateur and Junior Exhibitors have been a big part of Jannie’s success for almost three decades.
Many years ago Jannie became entranced with the beauty and athletic ability of the Friesian Horse. As luck would have it the first Friesian she owned started as a school horse and ended up a show ring legend. Robin ut de Warren and Jannie dominated the show ring from coast to coast. Together they enjoyed an incredible run of six undefeated seasons besting World Champions from many breeds.
By setting the standard of excellence for the Friesian Saddle Seat division, Jannie is considered one of the most talented and respected trainers nationwide.
Ø Peter T. Fenton, a third generation horseman serves as a consultant to Black Horse Manor. A very successful horse show announcer, Peter works many of the finest horse shows. Well known throughout the country as a horse show manager, Peter’s name and reputation keep him on the road most of the year. Honored in 2007 with the Herman B Miles Horse Show Manager of the Year Award by the United Professional Horseman’s Association.