St. Charles, Illinois (October 8, 2009) St. Charles Farm announced the addition of Liz Haben to its growing list of skilled instructors. Liz will work with students to instruct them in Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Western Showmanship and Training.

Any time we can add someone with the education, talent, and experience of Liz its a no-brainer, says Casey Ratay, owner of St. Charles Farm. Interest in Western riding has been growing in this area for some time. With Liz joining, we will be able to help fill that need.

Liz holds Associate in Applied Science degrees in Equine Science and Modern Horse Technology from Black Hawk College. She has over 19 years of riding experience and 8 years of experience as an instructor. Her specialties include Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Western Showmanship, and breaking/training young horses.

Liz will join Nora Fink, Ashley Ratay, Ralph Berquist, Robert Nathan, Ashley Gallo, Mel Sheldon and Mindi Marqui at St. Charles Farm. Together, this group of trainers has over 100 years of horsemanship experience; instructing children and adults in English, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Western Showmanship and breaking/training young horses.

St. Charles Farm is a family owned riding and equestrian center serving Kane and DuPage counties. They provide unequaled service and facilities for all areas of horse care, training and lessons. SFCs multi-use facility balances the needs of English Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Western Pleasure disciplines. Trainers take students to competitions in NIHJA, B and A circuit levels. To find out more, visit www.sfcfarm.com or call 630.587.5820.