Leslee Pugh – Head Trainer and Owner
Leslee Pugh is the head trainer and instructor. Together, she and her husband Jason, have 4 children, a daughter Oaklee, two sons – Aiden and Declan, and daughter – Hailee.
Leslee is the owner and founder of Oak Haven Performance Horses. She started riding at a very young age and officially started taking lessons when she was only 3. She has been blessed with many opportunities to learn and further her knowledge of many breeds especially the Arabian breed and showing, including being able to work extensively with nationally renowned trainer, Vickey Bowman. Leslee loves being able to teach and apply the things she has learned! As well as starting beginners, she specializes in teaching advanced techniques to her upper level students in either Western or Hunter Pleasure, as well as Reining. She has a successful show record and has shown in just about everything including Hunter, Western, Showmanship, Reining, Country English, Costume and Show Hack.
Please feel free to contact Leslee with any questions that you might have about lessons, training, showing or her program!
Marissa Burk – Instructor
Marissa has ridden and trained with Leslee since she was 12 years old. Her years of experience in riding and showing are demonstrated in her skill working with students of all ages and skill level. Marissa’s kind and caring nature shows through in her work with beginner students as she patiently guides them through horse care and safety.
Marissa continues her riding and showmanship with her own horse, Bentley.
Oak Haven is grateful to Marissa for her being such an integral part of its equestrian family.