Private Lesson:
- on a horse of your own
- at a mutually agreed-upon time
- in Wellington, Florida
- this season or next
Cindy Cruciotti and her daughter, Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen, are prominent figures in the American equestrian show jumping community, both contributing significantly as riders and trainers.
Cindy Cruciotti:
- Founder and Head Trainer at Serenity Farm Show Stables:
- Established Serenity Farm in 2004, located in Wellington, Florida.
- Developed a training philosophy emphasizing the U.S. style of riding with a focus on equitation.
- Training Accomplishments:
- Produced numerous champions across hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines.
- Recognized as Best Equitation Trainer at both the Capital Challenge Horse Show and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen:
- Early Career Highlights:
- Began riding at age four, under the guidance of her mother, Cindy.
- Won the USEF Pessoa Hunt Seat Medal Finals in 2015, with her horse Monterrey.
- Professional Achievements:
- Became the youngest rider to win the Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon.
- Represented the U.S. at the 2019 Longines FEI World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden, finishing 16th.
- Secured victories in multiple CSI3*, 4*, and 5* Grand Prix events, including the Coca-Cola Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center.
- Current Role:
- Serves as Associate Trainer and Resident Grand Prix Rider at Serenity Farm Show Stables.
Together, Cindy and Kelli have built a family legacy in equestrian sports, combining their expertise to train and mentor riders at all levels, fostering excellence and sportsmanship within the equestrian community.