THE OWNERS & TRAINERS
Lenux Stables is owned and operated by Brooke and Quintus VanderSpuy,
a husband and wife team with a passion for horses and teaching. They
share over 20 yeas of professional experience in training American
Saddlebreds Horses and teaching English Saddleseat Riding. Both are
proud members of the United Professional Horseman's Association, The
American Saddlebred Horse Association, the United States Equestrian
Federation, American Road Horse and Pony Association, and the American
Saddlebred Association of the Carolina's. Brooke and Quintus share
a passion and a life: training the beautiful American Saddlebred Show
Horse and Hackney Pony and teaching English Saddleseat Riding. They
are gifted in training juvenile and amateur horses, young prospects
and hackney ponies. They love to teach riders who come for a weekly
fun ride, or riders who have a goal of becoming a world champion as
well as every rider in between. Brooke and Quintus say they are truly
blessed with a wonderful group of riders, owners and families at Lenux
Stables.
"We invite you to come meet us and become a part of our wonderful barn family!"- Brooke and Quintus
Quintus VanderSpuy - Owner and Trainer
Quintus@lenuxstables.com
Quintus was born and raised in the Republic of South Africa where he first began training American Saddlebred Show Horses. Following his love for the American Saddlebred, Quintus moved to the United States in 1995 to further his career. In pursuit of accomplishing his dream of opening his own training stable, Quintus trained with some of the top Saddlebred trainers in the Unite States. Quintus enjoys training open and amateur horses as well as hackney ponies and babies. Quintus believes that patience is the foundation for training. His "Horse Whisperer" ways have proven him to be a great rider, trainer and teacher. Most recently, Quintus guided his Amateur Road Pony team to a 2008 World Championship Title.
Brooke VanderSpuy - Owner, Manager, Instructor
Brooke@lenuxstables.com
Brooke (Bodenhorst) VanderSpuy grew up riding horses her entire life. Thanks to the expertise of Ceil Wheeler, Brooke won the title of Reserve World Champion in Equitation at a very young age. Riding under two of North Carolina's top trainers, Lewis Eckard and Cash Lovell, Brooke spent her high school and college years showing top contenders all over the east coast. After graduating from Wake Forest University, Quintus and Brooke were married and began their life together by opening Lenux Stables & Riding Academy, Inc. Brooke's love for horses is paired with her gift of teaching. Her true passion is teaching riding lessons. Really knowing her students, their families, and passing on to each of them, her love for horses.
Kelly Nadler - Instructor
Kelly@lenuxstabes.com
Kelly Nadler joined Lenux Stables in May of 2008 as a Riding Instructor. Graduating from William Woods University in 2008, Kelly boasts a degree in Equestrian Science with a concentration in Saddleseat. William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri is nationally acclaimed for its studies in equine science. It was here where Kelly was taught and guided by the best of the best, Ms. Gayle Lampe, a national and international leader in equine science. Kelly trained at Broadmoor Stables and Peeper Ranch, two of the top Morgan training barns, during her summers at William Woods. After college, she made the transition into the Saddlebred Industry, as she believes Saddlebreds are the epitome of a saddle horse. Kelly loves to teach because she wishes to share her knowledge and help others to enjoy the sport as much as she does. She believes that an instructor can teach someone so much more than just riding. When she reflects on how much her riding instructors touched her life, she wishes that she too could be so instrumental in the life of others.
Brooke and Quintus handpicked Kelly to fill the position at Lenux Stables based on her wonderful personality, her ability to connect with her students and her terrific riding ability! "We are thrilled that Kelly came all the way from her home in St. Charles, Missouri to be a part of our team. She is a strong asset to both our Riding Academy and our Training Stable. She is very talented in teaching and training. She is like a part of our family and we see a lot of potential in her, " add Brooke and Quintus.
Lisa Bodenhorst - Instructor
Lisa@lenuxstabes.com
Instructing young riders is a natural fit for Lisa Bodenhorst. Lisa, younger sister of Lenux Stables co-owner, Brooke, grew up around horses and began riding herself at age five. In fact she fondly remembers her favorite horse, "My Bourbon n' Branch" a.k.a. "Baron". Lisa grew up in Abingdon, Virginia, and quickly became familiar with the Saddlebred circuit through sister Brooke's and her own competition experiences.
A graduate of Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, Lisa hold a B.A. in Corporate Communications and a minor in Business. During summers at college, Lisa worked at Lenux Stables as a camp counselor and barn assistant, and moved to Huntersville after graduation to be closer to his sister and her family. After trying her hand at a more traditional "desk job", she soon realized that she needed more human (and horse) interaction. Lisa began teaching lessons at Lenux Stables in the summer of 2010 and has loved every minute of it. "Seeing my riders' faces light up when they show up for a riding lessons or master a new skill is the greatest feeling. I feel lucky and proud to be part of the Lenux family!"
In her spare time, Lisa loves to travel, snow ski and spend time with her family.
