ABOUT US
Head Trainer,
Teal Pedersen-Grippo
For Teal Pedersen, horses have never been a hobby—they have been a way of life.
Raised in one of the nation’s most accomplished Thoroughbred racing stables, Teal grew up alongside her mother, Jennifer Pedersen, whose career included training a Kentucky Derby starter, three Preakness Stakes starters, a Belmont Stakes starter, and numerous graded stakes competitors. From an early age, Teal was immersed in the daily management of elite equine athletes, learning that championship performances are built through exceptional care, meticulous preparation, and an unwavering commitment to the horse’s physical and mental well-being.
As a junior, Teal competed successfully on the hunter/jumper “A” circuit before continuing her equestrian career as a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) team at Morrisville State College. Winning numerous Championship titles and athlete of the week. Competing on unfamiliar horses strengthened her adaptability, feel, and ability to quickly develop trust and communication with each individual horse—skills that continue to define her training program.
150+
20+
Years of Experience
Happy Clients
Working in a top-level racing environment, she learned that successful horses are developed long before they reach the show ring. Her foundation includes conditioning, nutrition, soundness, rehabilitation, and the daily attention to detail required to maintain equine athletes at peak performance. She also developed a sharp eye for subtle changes in behavior and movement, understanding that consistency and longevity come from meticulous care, not talent alone.
This background shapes her approach to the hunter/jumper sport. Teal blends the discipline and horsemanship of the racing world with the precision and patience required to develop show horses. She believes every horse is an individual, and that success is built through thoughtful management, correct training, and a strong commitment to both physical and mental well-being.
Today, Teal continues to campaign hunters and jumpers with the same philosophy she was raised on: exceptional care produces exceptional performance. Her focus is not only on results, but on developing each horse to its fullest potential through sound horsemanship and dedicated, individualized care.
Barn Manager & Owner,
Jackie Davis
Jackie's love of riding began when she was just 3 years old, when she first started riding with her family while vacationing in Mexico. She then began taking riding lessons on Long Island and her passion only grew. She started competing and ranking in local and national horse shows, in the equitation, hunters, and jumpers.
Jackie's passion only grew as she aged. She attended Long Island University where she was barn manager and captain of the division one equestrian team. In college Jackie continued to compete, she received numerous accolades including ; Zone 2 Region 4 Cacchione Cup, High Point Open Rider, and was reserve champion in multiple classes at Zone Finals. Jackie also ranked amongst great company in IHSA Regional finals, Zone Finals and National finals. She graduated LIU in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre- Veterinary medicine and Veterinary Technology.
2022
20+
Years of Equine Experience
Bachelor of Science Veterinary Technology
After graduating college, Jackie went on to work for Olympian Ashlee Bond in Wellington, Florida. There she furthered her knowledge of horses and worked with horses at the top of the sport, including green, young, and horses competing at the Olympic level.
Jackie then returned to Long Island, where she began working for Brooke Chasin as barn manager at her facility in Old Brookville. She gained more insight into sport horse and facility care, organization, and maintenance. Jackie also continued to compete and ride her own horses and client's horses.
In 2024, Jackie purchased her own beautiful facility in Medford, NY. Now known as East End Equestrian, she completely renovated the existing barn and property while worked as a Veterinary Technician at Assisi Veterinary Hospital. Now Jackie continues her passion for horses at East End Equestrian, where she dedicates all her time into the care of her own horses and client's horses alike.
50 Middle Island Avenue Medford, NY 11763
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