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“After training with Donna at Nautilus Farm for nearly a year in their picturesque Easton location, I have nothing but positive remarks for Donna! Each and every horse receives some of the best care and attention I’ve seen in my over 12 years of riding. Not only is riding a main feature at Nautilus Farm, but so is the care and well-being for the horse and rider alike. Donna’s calm, encouraging, yet professional teaching manner has replaced a confidence in my riding that I have lost many times prior. Donna recognizes the strengths that I have as a rider that no trainer has seen in me before. Both my parents and I are extremely pleased with the progress I have made in the short time I have been with the barn, and we cannot wait to see where the future takes me!” — Isabelle Bussolotta |
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My daughters and I are starting our 5th year training with Donna and Nautilus Farm. Donna does an amazing job of tailoring her instruction to each of us - who have very different interests and skill levels from Hunters to Jumpers to casual adult rider. She also has a wonderful holistic approach to horse and pony performance and well-being." |
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My daughter Caleigh loved riding with Donna at Nautilus Farm. Donna is a patient trainer whose love of horses (and ponies!) is infectious. My daughter not only learned to ride and show confidently, Donna and her daughter Cira taught her the value and responsibility involved in horsemanship. Donna also guided us as parents through all things equestrian with patience and exceptional knowledge. Choosing Donna to train our little pony rider was a first rate decision!" |
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Donna is a great trainer- one of the best my daughter and I have been lucky enough to train with. She is experienced in all disciplines and has a calm and kind teaching style. My daughter did the jumpers and was one to beat, all thanks to Donna!" |
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Donna is an absolutely fantastic trainer and all around person. I started riding with her when I was a nervous 8 year old, and she taught me not only how to be a competitor in the show ring, but how to properly love and care for my horses (as well as stay organized myself). My mom put her ultimate trust in Donna, as we spent hours on hours together at local and away horse shows – we would both consider her my second mom growing up. I am now in my upper 20s and am still in contact with Donna and ride at Nautilus Farm whenever I am in the area. Both Liza, my pony, and I were incredibly lucky to learn and grow from Donna – I could not recommend this farm more!" |
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We are so happy to be part of the Nautilus Farm family! I have known Donna for many years, and am delighted she is now teaching my daughter to ride. She is in excellent hands as Donna helps her grow safely and confidently as a young rider. We truly appreciate the personalized care taken by both Donna and Cira as our daughter develops her horsemanship skills." |
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My daughter Julia has ridden with Donna and Nautilus Farm for over 9 years and has had an amazing experience. Donna has taken her from a timid young rider into a confident equestrian both at home and in the show ring. Donna is patient and kind and very devoted to strengthening both riding skills and well as horsemanship skills in the barn. She is also very patient with pony and horse moms as well! We give her, the barn, and her daughter Cira the highest recommendation!" |