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~Jaime Topinka Nunn~ As a child Jaime rode with Lynn Span, working on her seat and core strength. Lynn encouraged her to ride in Pony Club, where Jaime became rated to C-3 before changing her focus to dressage. Jaime went to Morvan Park, VA, in the summers to ride with Tad Coffin and Raul de Leon, attending an hour-long lecture each day on different aspects of dressage and eventing. Jaime found the experience she gained in gymnastics jumping useful for dressage. During the winter she continued riding and training a bit with Lynn Span. Jaime continued to show dressage and have a few horses competing up to 3rd level, while having her Prix St.Georges horse at home but not showing him.
     At twenty five Jaime decide to become a working student for Gail Hoff-Carmona. Working for Gail for 2 years, she gained her experience with young horses, which included in-hand training, backing, and dressage training, as well as giving these youngsters their first show experience.  Jaime built on this experience when she moved on to work for Michael Barisone, where she trained and showed upper level horses to Intermediate I. She has been training with Michael since 2002. Along the way she has ridden with Bo Jenna, Alex Chterba, Tom Dvorak, Lars Petersen and Lendon Gray.
     Jaime now has a thriving business in Millstone, NJ. She has taken young horses up to the Prix St.Georges level, and has taken young riders up to Intermediate I. She also has many happy clients who just want to have fun with their horses.

Jaime's Competition Horses:

Ghostbuster: Owned by Jeannie Santos, Ghostbuster spent two seasons in Florida with Jaime. Jaime showed him in the Prix St. Georges and Intermediate I, scoring up to 68%.



Eden Roc: Eden was bought for Jaime as a 4 year old.  Eden was broke when Jaime got him, but Jaime has brought him along and is continuing to bring him up the levels hopefully to the Grand Prix. As of now, Eden is 8 coming 9 showing in Florida at Prix St. Georges and working on Intermediate I. They will keep us updated on their progress!

   

L.A. Baltic Coppelia: Jaime bought Coppelia as a weanling, imprinting her, breaking her, taking her to her first shows, and trail riding her. Jaime taught her how to do lines of three and four tempi changes, and was working on canter pirouettes, all by the time Coppelia was 8 years old. Jaime took Coppelia out as an 8 year old scoring 68% at Third Level. 



 

 

~Melissa Reese~ Assistant Trainer at Topinka Nunn Dressage, Melissa started riding dressage at 8 years of age, and has been riding with Jaime since 2005. Melissa has earned her USDF Bronze and Sliver Medals. In 2010 she competed in the FEI Young Rider classes at Dressage at Devon and also qualified for the USDF Region 1 Young Rider Team. She was also the 2010 ESDCTA Year End Champion for Jr/YR Intermediate 1. Along the way, Melissa has won year-end championships at Training, First, Second, and Third Levels on two different horses. While working with Jaime, Melissa has also taken lessons with Michael Barisone, Lendon Gray, Lars Petersen, and Heather Mason. Melissa graduated from Rutgers University in January 2011 with a degree in Animal Science, concentrating in Equine Science. Melissa also has several years of experience teaching beginner students of all ages.


~David Nunn~ Jaime's husband, David, is heavily involved in thoroughbred racing. David's passion is helping ex-racehorses find new careers:

Go Chandler: In 2006 Chandler was the Introductory Level Champion at the ESDCTA Dressage Championships with rider Dina Browne.



                  Captain: Captain found a new career in eventing with Wendy Lewis, successfully competing up to Prelim and working on Advanced. Captain is currently owned by Lucy Disston.

  

                  Chapter 2: Chapter is currently owned by Beth Couturier and has begun training as an event horse.

                   Rolled Up: Roo is currently owned by Dawn Melley and has begun training as a dressage horse.


                 ~ If you are interested in rescuing a thoroughbred, please contact us. ~

David and Jaime also run a lay-up farm in Millstone, NJ. They live on the farm and have horses from all disciplines residing there. From racehorses to jumpers, dressage to pleasure mounts, all are welcome. As each horse has specific needs, each horse has a program designed specifically for them. From stall rest to 24 hour turn out, special feed or exercise requirements,  they offer top quality care for each and every horse.
   

Jaime's Students:

One of my passions is my students.  I have worked with most of them for the last 6 years and have been lucky enough to have them as devoted to me as I am to them.  Many are showing and doing very well, riding from Training Level up to Prix St. Georges with scores in the mid 60’s. I also have students that just ride for fun. We set small goals and work on putting the pieces together slowly, while having fun. I would like you to meet some of my students:

Kathryn Reese

Kathryn started riding with me in 2001 before I went away for more training. At that point Kathryn was about 10 years old and came with a goal – to turn LEFT!  Kathryn shortly learned how to turn left and even started showing intro, and winning! When I started my own business Kathryn and I started working together again. Kathryn and I have been back together for 3 years now. Kathryn finished up the 2007 show season riding First Level at recognized shows with scores in the 60’s and she came in 5th at the BLM’s. In 2008 she successfully showed at Second Level.

Bonnie Halka

Bonnie came to me in 2005, brand new to dressage. In 2008 she was the Region I Training Level AA Champion and is currently showing at First Level. Bonnie recently won the First Level Adult Amateur Challenge at Centerline HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, NY, placed 2nd in First Level with scores in the 70's at the ESDCTA Schooling Show Championships and qualified to ride at First Level at the BLM Championships.

 Sam Pinto

Sam started riding dressage in 2008, and in the past year she has been concentrating on the theory of dressage. Her dedication has paid off and in her first recognized show she scored a 69% in training level and placed 2nd in her class.


 

 

Jaime Topinka Nunn
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