HEAD TRAINER & RIDER - Jody Fraser
Jody is the manager and head trainer for Byden Farm. Her experience as a professional rider in high performance show jumping sport, serves her well when promoting her clients horses in the competition arena. Jody mentors a small dedicated group of students in training including children, teens and adults of all ages. Jody's well rounded knowledge base, built with skills acquired throughout her career from highly acclaimed coaches and sport professionals world wide, are passed forward with care and dedication..
Jody began riding as as a toddler, at the same time she began to walk. It was during her formative teenage years training in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA, she turned a passion into a career.
Jody's commitment to her profession as an equestrian athlete was cemented when selected as a Canadian delegate at the Children's International Invitational Jumper competition in Venezuela. International experience continued with top podium results garnered at numerous competitions in Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium and the USA.
Byden Farm Equestrian Services invites you to meet Jody personally, either at a horse show or at the home stable in Ottawa (Metcalfe) Ontario. www.jodyfraser.com
Jody began riding as as a toddler, at the same time she began to walk. It was during her formative teenage years training in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA, she turned a passion into a career.
Jody's commitment to her profession as an equestrian athlete was cemented when selected as a Canadian delegate at the Children's International Invitational Jumper competition in Venezuela. International experience continued with top podium results garnered at numerous competitions in Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium and the USA.
Byden Farm Equestrian Services invites you to meet Jody personally, either at a horse show or at the home stable in Ottawa (Metcalfe) Ontario. www.jodyfraser.com
Support Staff
Meet Moonie! Professional meet & Greeter, Pigeon hunter, and lap dog!
Meet Moonie! Professional meet & Greeter, Pigeon hunter, and lap dog!
Meet Jade! Certified mouser and pest control expert. Don't forget to give her a good scratch behind the ears!
Certified Coach: Chris Renwick
Chris is excited to be a part of the Byden Team and is looking forward to meeting new faces! Chris is a certified judge, and has been a part of the Equine industry for more than 30 Years!
Sandra Fraser
Co-founder of Byden Farm in 1972, Sandra Fraser has acquired a varied and diverse professional background in horses, business and marketing. Since 1978 Sandra has participated primarily in show jumping through leadership in sponsorship development and marketing initiatives within equestrian sport.
From 2002 - 2010 she focused on the future of equine interests and created a program for increasing public recognition and acquiring new financial partners for equestrian show jumping. Sandra developed, produced and managed the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, a national Grand Prix Show Jumping Tour, hosted in eight key locations coast to coast across Canada, with over 533,000 annual spectators. Along with developing the live action sport entertainment events, Sandra also created and produced a 3 season, 39 half hour episode Canadian Television Series 'Along For The Ride'. Currently (2014), the Series is airing in many languages around the world, following its initial 8 year Canadian broadcast.
Building on her passion, Sandra Fraser set the standard for promoting and marketing equine based businesses across Canada.
A professional equestrian coach since 1985, Sandra Fraser remains committed to all aspects of horse health and welfare; and continues to focus on equine sport promotion and development.
REFERENCES:
"I doubt you would find anyone more knowledgeable or energetic than Sandra Fraser. With the experience she has gained from running the very successful Kubota Cup Series, any organization that has Sandra Fraser on their team is truly fortunate."
John Gilliand - General Manager Sales & Marketing, Kubota Canada Ltd.
"I have known Sandra Fraser for many years. She is dedicated to excellence and strives for the best in herself as well as those she works with. As a result of Sandra’s creativity and dedication I believe she is an asset to any team and any company."
Ian D Millar - Order of Canada: Canada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee; 10 time Olympian; the most decorated Canadian Show Jumping Athlete - Captain Canada
"Sandra is a strong leader and I am confident that any project she undertakes will be executed with excellence."
Janet Whitney - Director Corporate Partnerships Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
From 2002 - 2010 she focused on the future of equine interests and created a program for increasing public recognition and acquiring new financial partners for equestrian show jumping. Sandra developed, produced and managed the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, a national Grand Prix Show Jumping Tour, hosted in eight key locations coast to coast across Canada, with over 533,000 annual spectators. Along with developing the live action sport entertainment events, Sandra also created and produced a 3 season, 39 half hour episode Canadian Television Series 'Along For The Ride'. Currently (2014), the Series is airing in many languages around the world, following its initial 8 year Canadian broadcast.
Building on her passion, Sandra Fraser set the standard for promoting and marketing equine based businesses across Canada.
A professional equestrian coach since 1985, Sandra Fraser remains committed to all aspects of horse health and welfare; and continues to focus on equine sport promotion and development.
REFERENCES:
"I doubt you would find anyone more knowledgeable or energetic than Sandra Fraser. With the experience she has gained from running the very successful Kubota Cup Series, any organization that has Sandra Fraser on their team is truly fortunate."
John Gilliand - General Manager Sales & Marketing, Kubota Canada Ltd.
"I have known Sandra Fraser for many years. She is dedicated to excellence and strives for the best in herself as well as those she works with. As a result of Sandra’s creativity and dedication I believe she is an asset to any team and any company."
Ian D Millar - Order of Canada: Canada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee; 10 time Olympian; the most decorated Canadian Show Jumping Athlete - Captain Canada
"Sandra is a strong leader and I am confident that any project she undertakes will be executed with excellence."
Janet Whitney - Director Corporate Partnerships Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
AFFLIATED STABLE
MAPLEWOOD EQUESTRIAN, OHIO, USA
2951 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Waynesville, Ohio
Trainer: Jordina Thorpe
MAPLEWOOD EQUESTRIAN, OHIO, USA
2951 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Waynesville, Ohio
Trainer: Jordina Thorpe
Dr. Glenn Smith - Dundas Veterinary Services
Dr. Glenn Smith is our herd health veterinarian and has been welcomed by Byden Farm Equestrian Services since 2006. With his knowledge and professionalism, Dr Glenn and his team of veterinarian associates, maintain our horses welfare with their top standard of care.
FARRIERS Christopher Boland
Chris Boland maintains all of Byden Farm's horses with an exceptional standard of skill and knowledge. Having trained under the renown Conrad Solomon, who has been the Farrier for Byden Farm for over 33 years, Chris follows in his mentors footsteps staying abreast and up-to-date on the most current shoeing techniques and studies in equine locomotion. Byden Farm is honoured to have this level of expertise available to them and their ultimate service and commitment for improved performance, from the ground up.
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