Erin Cardea

About Erin

Erin Cardea has spent her life studying equitation and equine and equestrian science. As a junior rider, she could be found at the hunter/jumper horse shows in Maryland and Virginia and riding on Loftmar Stables’ champion equitation team.

While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Science, Cardea worked as a groom, rider and manager for Olympic show jumper Anne Kursinski.

Since that time, she has held many positions in the industry, including U.S. Pony Club District commissioner, riding instructor, stable manager, show organizer, equine assisted psychotherapy instructor, trainer, professional rider, IHSA coach and owner of Orion Row Stables.

In addition to earning master’s degrees in Equine Science and Equestrian Education, she also holds the highest level of instructor certification with the Certified Horsemanship Association and conducts clinics for aspiring instructors. Cardea is currently working toward additional British Horse Society qualifications and is a Certified PATH International (Professional Association for Therapeutic Riding) Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor.

Sharing her knowledge, experience and skills with future industry professionals has long been a passion and being able to do so at Johnson & Wales is an honor.

Education

• MEd, Equestrian Education, William Woods University
• MS, Equine Science, University of Edinburgh
• BS, William Woods University

Scholarly Interests

Dressage Training, Equine Nutrition, Equine Diseases, Equine Physiology and Sports Therapy, Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies

Courses

• EQN 1010: Equine Physiology & Sports Therapy
• EQN1025 Equine Anatomy & Lameness Lab
• EQN2025 Equine Physiology & Sports Therapy,
• EQN3025 Equine Nutrition
• EQN3010 Equine Reproduction & Genetics
• EQN3280 Intro to Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies