Proudly Introducing

The Team

Meet Your Team

We are thrilled to be able to offer a top-notch team of coaches, management, and grooms to help you get to the highest level of competition. This combination and our well-equipped facility in a prime location will help you meet your goals.

Jeremy Ockey

Owner / Coach / Rider

Jeremy Ockey

Jeremy’s passion for coaching shines through in his dedicated approach to teaching. With over eight years of successful coaching experience and 23 years of riding and competition experience in jumping, he brings a wealth of knowledge.

Jeremy’s goal is to instill in his students a deep appreciation for the positive benefits of riding for both horse and rider. When he’s not on horseback or teaching, Jeremy enjoys outdoor activities with friends and family, embodying the spirit of equestrianism.

Join Jeremy and the Silver Haven EQ team on an incredible journey of horsemanship and personal growth.

Accomplishments

Jeremy has accumulated many Champion and Reserve Champion awards in prestigious competitions over the last 23 years showing up to 1.40 meters. Some of his many notable accomplishments include:

  • Spruce Meadows
  • Thunderbird Show park
  • Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
  • Milner Downs
  • Thermal CA

Certifications

Jeremy holds certifications throughout the equestrian community which include:

  • Equine Canada English – Instructor
  • Equine Canada English – Rider Level 8
  • Equine Canada English – Jump Instruction Module
  • Alberta Equestrian Federation – NCCP Equestrian Theory Course

Affiliations

Memberships and Current Affiliations:

  • Federation Equine International
  • Equine Canada Platinum

We are proud to offer excellence in instruction with a group of certified coaches who provide a high standard of instruction in a top-quality facility with a positive focus on education and rider safety.

Manager / Coach / Rider

Nikki Larson

Nikki’s lifelong passion for horses began at the age of 13. With 17 years of experience in the equine industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Silver Haven Equestrian. With a particular interest in horse care and management, Nikki is dedicated to teaching young equestrians riding skills and guiding them in developing essential personal qualities such as a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and heightened awareness. She firmly believes in the power of working together for the betterment of the horses, fostering a community built on positive peer relations.

At Silver Haven Equestrian, we strive to create a supportive environment where horses and riders can thrive. Join us on this incredible journey of horsemanship and personal growth.

Accomplishments

Nikki has accumulated many Champion and Reserve Champion awards and placings in prestigious competitions over the last 17 years. Some of her many notable accomplishments include:

  • Spruce Meadows, Thunderbird Show Park, Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, Amberlea Meadows, Desert International Horse Park, Washington National Horse Show, Kelowna Riding Club.
  • Professional groom for more than ten years at national and international levels shows.
  • She worked alongside multiple Olympians and Canadian and Irish Team members.
  • Nikki’s experience spans the hunter jumpers, dressage, and western horses. Buying and selling horses, equine photography and videography, social media presence/promotions/marketing, and equine rehabilitation.

Certifications

Nikki holds certifications throughout the equestrian community, which include:

  • Equine Canada Licensed Coach
  • Equine Science Diploma – Majoring in English Horsemanship (Olds College)

Affiliations

Memberships and Current Affiliations:

  • Equine Canada Gold License member
  • Alberta Equestrian Federation member
  • United States Equestrian Federation member