3* Event
rider
Certified Course Designer
Cross Country
Course builder

About

Known for keeping tracks fresh and new, Ali is available for hire on both a formal event setting and schooling areas. Alessandra has her “R” course design license and FEI  Level 1. She has designed at Arrowhead HT, Galway Downs HT, Spring Gultch HT, Mill Creek Pony Club HT, and Herron Park, along with other private facilities.  Ali runs Ride Sharp, her jump-building and designing business that specializes in creating courses and jumps for specific areas.  

Alessandra is the assistant trainer at JARBA Farms in Kalispell, MT.  She rides and competes multiple horses year round from beginner novice thru the international level in eventing.  She sees and rides at courses all over Area VI and VII. In her spare time, she geeks out with other professionals in the sport about course flow, jump builds, and teaching horses how to answer the questions we ask.  

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whether she's on horse back, or behind the wheel of a tractor, Ali is knowledgeable, Helpful and resourceful

course building

When it comes to implementation, Ali has first hand experience developing and installing her course designs.  You will often find her behind the wheel of a front loader or with shovel in hand, she is a hands on builder.

course design

Ali has held her course design license since 2018. She now hold her “R” license with the USEA and FEI Level One.  Ali can help you design a course that fits your needs.  Whether it’s an up and coming event venue or a private farm, she has the flexibility and know-how to accommodate your needs.

jump building

Designing Jumps are her jam, she has built and developed cross country jumps.  She implements both log and hand built designs into her process.  She is open to custom design and works side by side with some of the best chain saw artists in the business.

Riding and Training

Ali is the assistant trainer at JARBA Farms in Kalispell, MT.  She rides and competes multiple horses year round from beginner novice thru international level in eventing.  She sees and rides at courses all over area VI and VII. In her spare time, she geeks out with other professionals in the sport about course flow, jump builds, and teaching horses how to answer the questions we ask.

Ali is available for clinics and private lessons.

Ali Allen-Shinn Jumping in Stadium Course

Passion for all things eventing

Fully immersed in the sport from sun up to sun down, Ali loves horses, scheming up ways to challenge humans on horses and training young horses.  

It’s not often you find the right mix of upper level eventing and course design PLUS a love of construction, Ali is a great fit for your next project.

Ali has worked shoulder to shoulder with a number of designers and builders in the west, learning and workshopping course design and constuction.

HIRE ALI

Ali is available for full cross country course design and implementation or just parts, open to travel both domestically and internationally.

Ali can start from scratch, or update existing.  Cross country course jump building, jump construction and more.

Small private locations to public facilities, inquire for details and a customized quote for your personal needs.

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CONTACT

Ali Allen-Shinn

(719) 339-5588

ali@ride-sharp.com