Our Staff Team
Jasper R
Owner and Head Coach
Coming from a humble background with no financial or family support, Jasper built Windfall Acres through hard work and determination. His experience managing, riding, and teaching at a wide range of barns shaped his belief that true success in the horse industry lies in the health and happiness of the horses; not ribbons, titles, or flashy facilities.
Earlier in his career, Jasper specialized in training and rehabilitating difficult and dangerous horses, focusing on problem-solving, biomechanics, and understanding behaviour rather than force or quick fixes. Training horses was once his primary passion when he was still able to ride, and it continues to strongly influence how he teaches today.
Jasper specializes in biomechanics, foundational dressage, “dressage for all disciplines,” and jumping/eventing, all grounded in correct and ethical horsemanship.
He is deeply passionate about doing things slowly and correctly, stepping away from modern trends and returning to classical, proven methods with an added ethical focus to ensuring both horse and rider can thrive long-term.
Unfortunately due to a chronic medical condition, Jasper is no longer able to ride. This does not stop him from sharing his knowledge and building a future of correct, compassionate riders.
Geniveve D
Beginner Riding Instructor
Geniveve brings a diverse and well-rounded background to Windfall Acres. She began her riding career in the hunter/jumper world, from childhood through her teenage years, before moving into exercise riding racehorses, show jumping, and working with a variety of client horses in both training and competition settings.
After joining Windfall Acres a few years ago, Geniveve shifted her focus toward dressage and eventing, where she continues to develop her skills under Jasper’s coaching. She is actively taking lessons and remains committed to ongoing education, refinement, and correct horsemanship.
Geniveve’s principles and methods are deeply aligned with Windfall Acres’ philosophy: prioritizing horse welfare, correct foundations, and ethical training over quick results. She is especially passionate about working with beginners, creating a safe, supportive, and confidence-building environment where riders learn proper basics from day one; without pressure, ego, or shortcuts.
Taylor S
Barn Manager
Taylor has spent most of her life working in barns and learning the industry from the ground up. She began in a large hunter barn at a young age, helping with basic chores in exchange for riding lessons, which sparked a long-term commitment to barn life and horse care.
By her early teens, Taylor was assisting with camps and beginner lessons, and by sixteen she was grooming at horse shows, handling barn maintenance, and helping with the day-to-day logistics of running competitions. At nineteen, she moved into the standardbred racing industry, gaining valuable experience with conditioning, grooming, and managing performance horses.
At twenty years old, Taylor took on the role of managing a 40-horse barn, where she developed strong skills in organization, health monitoring, and overall barn operations. She has always worked in barns to support her own riding and horses, giving her a practical, realistic understanding of the industry.
Taylor joined Windfall Acres in 2023 and became Barn Manager in 2024. She brings extensive experience in rehabilitating underweight horses, managing injuries, and maintaining consistent, high standards of care. Her approach is simple and unwavering: horse welfare always comes first.