OUR STORY
For many riding students in the Claremont, ON area, the Pickering Horse Centre feels like a home away from home. Its familial air comes as no surprise, as the equestrian facility is run by the Yaghdjians, comprised of Danielle, Gary, and their daughter, Emily.
A knack for coaching runs deep in the Yaghdjian family veins.
Danielle Yaghdjian is an Equestrian Canada (EC) Certified Competition Coach and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Master Coach Developer, and won the title of EC Coach Developer of the Year in 2018.
Gary Yaghdjian, an EC Certified Competition Coach Specialist for both English and Western, was named the Ontario Equestrian 2018 Coach of the Year and is an FEI Level 2 Reining Steward.
Emily Yaghdjian has followed in her parents’ footsteps as an EC High Performance Coach. Emily owns and operates a show team out of Wulffden Equestrian.
The Yaghdjians aim to enable their students to be independent, problem-solving riders with a comprehensive knowledge of the theory behind the skill.
Read more of Equestrian Canada’s interview with Gary and Danielle at the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Meet Our Family
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GARY YAGHDJIAN
PRESIDENT & HEAD SHOW TEAM TRAINER
- Certified Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach & Level 2 Western Coach
- Licensed Coach Status
- Equestrian Canada Judge
- Ontario Equestrian Past President
- Ontario Reining Horse Association Past President
- Has worked full-time in the Equine industry since 1978
AWARDS
- Ontario Equestrian Coach Of The Year – 2018
- Central East Trillium Outstanding Contribution Award - 2018
- Ontario Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2015
- Province of Ontario Syl Apps Volunteer Achievement Award - 2010
- Ontario Equestrian Hall of Fame Inductee - 2010
- Ontario Equestrian Gary Convery Memorial Award of Distinction - 2009
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DANIELLE YAGHDJIAN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
- Certified Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach
- Licensed Coach Status
- Equestrian Canada Master Coach Developer
- Past Chair of the Equestrian Canada National Technical Coaching Committee
- Equestrian Canada Rookie Riders Master Facilitator
- Equestrian Canada Rider Level Program Examiner
AWARDS
- Equestrian Canada National Coach Developer of the Year Award – 2018
- National Coaching Certification Program Community Coach Developer Award - 2014
- Equestrian Canada Developer for Program Delivery Award – 2014
- Equestrian Canada Pro Chaps Coaching Excellence Award – 2012
- Equestrian Canada Coaching Leadership Award – 2012
- Central East Trillium Outstanding Contribution Award - 2011
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EMILY WULFF (YAGHDJIAN)
OWNER/OPERATOR OF WULFFDEN EQUESTRIAN
- Certified Equestrian Canada High Performance Coach
- Licensed Coach Status
- Equestrian Canada Rider Level Program Evaluator
AWARDS
- Ontario Collegiate Equestrian Association – Central Zone Supporter of the Year - 2018