SARKIS EQUINE
Shaping Places, Horses and People for All Life.
EQUINE TEAM
Excellence in developing a horse occurs only with a top-notch team.
I cannot thank you enough
THE VILLAGE
Giants on whose shoulders we stand.
This sport is a lifestyle and for some a life purpose. Horse life brings people together to learn, collaborate, share, envision, compete, practice, go beyond boundaries, celebrate and restore together is a life worth living. There are not enough words to thank all those that currently or in the past-or future- are contributing. You are the giants whose shoulders I stand on. Namely, Cathy Inch, Rick Smith, Jean-Pierre Briand, Shelley Hood, Michael Grinyer, Mary Frances Gaglio, Molly Ashe-Cawley, Margie and Tom Gayford, Bruno Rocuet, Harold Chopping, Fred Michelon, Marjorie Covarel Johannes Farce, Anne Auty, Krystal Johnstone, Leo Chapman, Kristen Hillier, Gilbert Doerr, Luke Proulx, Gordon Skinner, Olin, Malik and many, many more. Thank you.
SOUHAILA SARKIS
Founder
Successfully competed many horses to CSI *** level in France, and Canada and US 'A' circuit. Trained under several excellent mentors, Mike Grinyer, Bruno Rocuet, Harold Chopping, Molly Ashe, Margie Gayford, Mark Hayes. Trained and competed many young and sale horses in in Canada and France, as well as managed show stables, starting as groom working student. Earned Mention of Distinction in Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at University of Guelph and developed equine facility design practice, Sarkis Equine since 1998. Designed and oversaw construction of equestrian facilities in France and Canada, including Thornbury Horse Park , and water complexes 3-day eventing for 2015 PanAm games.
BRUNO ROCUET
Horse Ownership Partner
Trainer and dealer of an uncountable number of horses competing throughout the world, Bruno is gifted in finding and developing top quality young horses with his team at Ecuries Bruno Rocuet, in France. The horses he produces can be found in competing up to the five star level in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia. Under his mentorship, he has also developed many riders to be accomplished professionals, representing their countries.
MARGIE GAYFORD
High Performance Coach
A passionate and professional hunter / jumper trainer, coach and clinician, Margie generously shares her talent and life-long expertise with each horse or student she encounters.
An NCCP certified Level 3 (high performance) coach,
Margie thrives on teaching green to Grand Prix level
riders and developing young and experienced horses.
Daughter of gold medal Olympian Tom Gayford, and
carries her father’s competitive spirit in her friendly,
personable way.
BODY WORKERS
Krystal Johnston, Fred Michelon
Cranio-sacral, fascia and muscle body work. These two are excellent in complement to each other. Their refined skill and fine intuition keeps horses in their peak shape, comfortable for competition and training.
VETERINARIANS & FARRIERS
Manning Equine Veterinary Services
Leo Chapman
Essential and devoted technical expertise, responsiveness, premier craftsmanship skills and professionalism. They an integral part of the life of a competition horse.
LUTRA WOODLAND FARM
Our Farm
Today we are designing and building one of the first regenerative horse stables. Our farm is dedicated to producing more nature. Our people and horses are seamlessly integrated as positive contributors to the ecosystem. To this end, the stables are a pollinator haven, harbouring several flourishing species at risk and horses have the leisure to go in and out of their stalls from their paddocks of their own free will.
Check out all our activities on the farm at www.lutrawoodlandfarm.com