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About Us

Silver Meadows is a full service competition and recreational facility that believes in building a strong foundation from the beginning. Our programs are designed to ensure that the basic's are taught and achieved by each rider and horse before moving on to the next level.

We embrace accomplishment and believe in empowering our students, teaching them to respect their horses and themselves, building self esteem and self confidence.

To be a successful athlete you must be dedicated, educated and believe anything is possible.

Come in and meet us:

Marli Taylor : Silver Meadows Owner/Operator/Coach Read more.....

Taylor Mulligan: Trainer Read more...

Lila MacKenzie: Silver Meadows Club Manager, Read more...

Tara Piepers: Stable Management/Instructor, Read more...

Tiffany Koen: Assistant Stable Manager, Read more...

Angie Ruffo: Coach, Read more...

Marli Taylor – Owner

Marli started riding at the age of eight and competing in the hunter ring when she turned eleven. She has years of riding, training and competitive show experience.

After starting a family, Marli decided to join Pinecrest Farm in 1997 as head coach and trainer. Over her twelve year involvement with Pinecrest she was an active associate, playing a key role in building and evolving the business. In 2008 the owners of Pinecrest Farm transferred out west and Marli was given the opportunity to lease and completely take over the equestrian facility. In 2009 Marli incorporated into Marli Taylor Equestrian Services Inc. and at the end of 2010 she changed the farm name to Silver Meadows.

Marli has had the privilege to coach many young riders at the Provincial and National Level. Her students are dedicated, committed and talented. Marli empowers her student’s by building their confidence and self belief. She strives to give her students the tools and opportunity to achieve their personal goals.

Taylor Mulligan – Trainer

Taylor started riding at the age of 4yrs old and has never looked back. Her dedication and determination make her one of the best young riders in the area and someone you should consider for your training needs. She has had the opportunity to train with some of the best Grand Prix Riders in Canada including Jill Henselwood.

Taylor competes in the Hunters and the Jumpers at both the National and Provincial level. She has had the honor of showing at the prestigious Royal Winter Agricultural Fair and has competed at beautiful Spruce Meadows.

Taylor has also had the good fortune of learning and expanding her skills by participating in many amazing clinics. Jonathon Millar, Amy Millar, Erin Ballard, Lauren Hayes, Paul Halprin, Kelly Small and Sandi Patterson have all shared their knowledge and expertise.

In 2010 Taylor and her partner “Taylor’s Design” were overall division Champions in the 3”9” Combined’s, Reserve Champion in the Junior Hunter’s and the winner of the Beaulieu Jump Canada Medal qualifying them for the Royal in every division they entered. They also competed on the Provincial Circuit, where they were Overall Champions in the Juniors, Childrens and “A” Equitation O/F & US.

“Taylor’s Design” was five years old when Taylor backed and started her and a year later they were Champions on the National Circuit and Overall High Point Junior Rider on the Provincial Circuit.

Taylor also loves competing in the jumper ring. In 2010 she was Champion on “Emily Murphy EHF” in the Jumper Medal and Reserve Champion in the 1.20m” jumpers. In 2009 she competed with “Rosanne Steel” in the 1.30m and 1.40m traveling to Spruce Meadows.

In 2009 Taylor received sponsorship from the Canadian “Quest for Gold” program who recognized her talent and dedication.

Taylor is more than qualified to start your young horse, introduce your horse to the show ring, compete with your horse at the shows, compete on your sale horse or simply ride your horse if you can’t make it out to the barn.

Lila MacKenzie - Club Manager

Lila started riding at Pinecrest farm in 1997. She bought her first horse from the school a few years later. After a short hiatus Lila reunited with the Silver Meadows Team and became the club manager in 2009.

Lila’s love for horses, attention to detail and dedication to customer service keep the club running smoothly. She is constantly introducing new programs and services to improve customer satisfaction, giving our customers variety, quality and value.

If you have any questions, concerns or would like a tour of our facility please contact us.

Tara Piepers - Stable Manager/Instructor

Tara is a graduate from the Equine Program at Kemptville College. She is certified and qualified to care for all your horses needs. As stable manager Tara is responsible to keep records of all your horses vaccinations, farrier and worming requirements. She develops and maintains an individual feed program for each horse and is in charge of all their daily necessities.

Tiffany Koen - Assistant Stable Manager

Information to come.

Angie Ruffo - CIT - Coach

When I first began riding, I rode extensively on the hunter circuit, on many different breeds and levels of horses. For several seasons I showed successfully, and won reserve champion in the OVHSSA. Looking for a new challenge, I began classical dressage training and this would quickly become my passion.

In dressage, the rider learns to work closely with the horse, aware of each movement, balance and execution in a wonderful partnership.

I competed on the dressage trillium circuit with my morgan/quarter horse mare and finished 1st overall in Eastern Ontario and 2nd in the province for our class, at the provincial championships.

I then spent time as a stable manager and completed my rider levels up to rider level 3 ~ equivalent to rider level 8 under Equine Canada’s new system.

After some time away for university, marriage, and our first child, I returned to dressage, riding a Belgium warm blood that had been shown extensively on the hunter/jumper circuit in Florida. We were able to successfully train him in dressage, and showed him on the gold dressage show circuit with test scores in the mid 60 %, winning some of our classes.

Now after further time off for our 2nd and last child, I have returned to riding with the purchase of my new partner ~ a beautiful Irish sport horse. We train with an Equine Canada certified coach who specializes in classical dressage training. I recently became certified in standard CPR through St. John Ambulance, and am currently working toward my Competition Coach Certification with Equine Canada.

Whether it is to introduce you to classical dressage or to perfect training level movements, I am excited to work with you and your equine partner. Together, our goal will be to produce balanced, supple, relaxed horses.