24 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Many people go through life striving to make a positive
difference in the world. Recognizing determination and
passion at a young age is a must for those on a mission,
especially when horses are involved. For Danielle
Goldstein, owner of Starwyn Farms in Wellington,
Florida, the drive to do great things in the horse world
came early in life.
“I actually designed the farm, by myself, on a napkin when
I was 15,” she describes about her early vision for Starwyn.
Danielle is also a rising competitive star, currently aspiring to
be the frst female show jumper on the Israeli Olympic Team in
2016. She runs her show jumping training facility like a well-
oiled machine; but property design and Olympic aspirations
aren’t the only goals this young equestrian has. Danielle’s
most recent vision is to bring advanced equestrian education
to a wide range of people, from teens and young adults to
their parents, young professionals or individuals interested in
learning about the equine industry, through a program entitled
the Starwyn Certifcation presented by International Equestrian
Education, LLC.
The comprehensive program will be offered at Starwyn
Farms in conjunction with the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival,
during weeks 1-5, and again during weeks 7-12. It will provide
valuable knowledge, understanding and insight for interested
individuals at all levels of experience, from beginners to
advanced equestrians and even individuals with no equestrian
experience. All the basics of horsemanship will be covered
in this series including topics such as stable management,
grooming, tack and schooling area safety.
In addition, more advanced topics such as FEI and USEF
standards, veterinary and farrier principles, equine dentistry,
jumper course design, legal contracts and business essentials
will be addressed. Those enrolled in the course will also attend
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Making A Difference
a seminar presented by Gillian Higgins of “Horses Inside
Out,” which creatively teaches equine physiology by painting
the outside of the horse to illustrate the inner workings,
biomechanics, muscular and skeletal structure and other
systems.
The Starwyn Certifcation is designed to draw young people
into the sport, promote equestrianism and produce educated
equine professionals to contribute to the job market of the
horse industry. Danielle, in collaboration with Equestrian Sport
Productions and the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival, will be
awarding scholarships to high school students and members
of the local community as a way to engage individuals with a
passion for horses. All graduates who have met the criteria of
the 5-week International Equestrian Educational program will
receive a Starwyn Certifcate of Profciency.
Danielle is also a pioneer equestrian in the sport of
showjumping, aspiring to be the frst female show jumper on
the Israeli Olympic Equestrian Team. She is a dual citizen of
both the US and Israel and her work at Starwyn is a testament
to her dedication to the equestrian community and to making a
difference for the future of equestrian sport.
For enrollment or more information, contact Danielle
Goldstein at (917) 544-3349 or dani.goldstein@gmail.com.
Danielle Goldstein
Photo by Sportfot
Kicking It
Up a Notch
for Equine
Education
Program held
weeks 1 - 5 and 7 - 12 of the
Winter Equestrian Festival