Clermont Equestrian
C's Staff
Lead Trainer & Owner of C's
Manon Cremer Ceja
Manon is a multi-discipline rider and trainer with several years of international experience. She focuses on the mechanics, technique, individuality, and horsemanship of riding horses that creates quality riders and strong relationships with horses. She has always loved horses, which comes through when she rides and trains others in the sport.
Manon has 20+ years of international experience with horses, including riding in English, Western and in Parelli Natural Horsemanship. She has shown in hunter jumper, show jumper, cross country, dressage, and western reining. She has 10+ years of experience training horses. Since 2020, she has focused on instructing riders primarily in English riding, but also trains in both Western and Natural Horsemanship.
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She has shown internationally in Europe and in the United States at levels including, French Equestrian Federation (equivalent to FEI or USEF in the USA), Grand Prix, and National Reining Horse Association, just to name a few. Some of the shows she has competed at include WEF, HITS, Tryon, Venice, Fontainebleau, Lamotte-Beuvron, Saint-Lo, and Equita'Lyon.
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She has completed all 1-7 Gallops in the French Equestrian Federation (FFE), as well as all 5 of "savoir" knowledge of FFE horsemanship, and showing at the highest level of dressage, show jumping, cross country and completing an equine written test. She has also completed all 8 degrees of horsemanship with La Cense and is a level one partnership graduate in Parelli.
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She has trained with internationally renowned professional riding instructor and trainer, Andy Booth. In the USA, she trained with a handful of leading equestrians including Debbie Stevens, who constitutes the highest level of competition and has represented the U.S. at numerous team competitions in Grand Prix and held the Ladies' High Jump record at 7'. In France, she trained with Francis Rebel who was the former trainer of the Cadre Noir de Saumur and National Pony Trainer of the FFE, as well as with Micheal Robert who is leading the French International Grand Prix show jumping.
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Manon took a break from showing at the higher levels in 2018 to start a family with her loving husband, Rob Ceja, where they had two beautiful children and opened up C's Horse Ranch. This is where she began to focus on teaching the next generation of great horsemen and women.
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The reason Manon became a trainer is to replicate that smile she had as a little girl, so she can transfer that same passion and love for horses to others. Wether that is teaching beginners the basics, helping riders regain confidence after taking time out of the saddle, or expanding on training with experienced riders, Manon does it all because of the joy she sees riders have with horses. She loves the sport, loves to learn, loves to teach, and loves to inspire generations to come.
Owner of C's
Rob Ceja
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Rob was introduced to horses through Manon and knew of her dream, so they worked together to bring her dream to life. You can read more about the story of C's on our About Us page. Rob is certified in PEMF (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Therapy) for horses and is dedicated to making continuous improvements to C's.
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You can often find Rob maintaining the property grounds, assisting at shows, and offering PEMF treatments to the horses. When he's not at the barn, he's often enjoying quality time with his family, his wife and their beautiful kids.
Barn Manager & Assistant Trainer
Nathalie Zang-Duncan
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Nathalie brings a wealth of knowledge to barn management. She has extensive experience in animal welfare, management, client services, and loving horses. She cares deeply for you and your horse, and knows that you'd want them to be treated as she would care and love for her own.
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Nathalie is also one of our trainers, offering Beginner Level lessons to clients who are interested in starting out in english riding. She has a special touch of knowing how to lift new riders up to feel confident in their skills and move past beginner-hurdles. She does great with young kids who are finding their love for horses through riding and adults who are looking to start a new hobby.
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When Nathalie isn't at the barn, she enjoys photography, loving on her dog, and spending time with her husband.
Equine Welfare Manager
Javier Rivera
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Javier has years of experience with horses, extensive knowledge of equine health, and working at stables. Javier comes from a horse racing background with experience in racing facilities such as Kentucky Churchill Downs. Javier cares deeply for the horses under his care and will treat your horses with exceptional care and attention.
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You can often find Javier with his wife and kids, or riding his motorcycle.
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