"a very thorough and comprehensive horsewoman"

From: Arch Kingsley, Race horse Trainer and Champion Steeplechase Jockey

"I have worked with Vanessa over the years and found her to be a very thorough and comprehensive horsewoman that understands many of the finer points of her trade. She has maintained a consistent work ethic through the years, and is worthy of my trust and respect. "Nice seat and great set of hands"."

"Vanessa is a very patient insructor"

From: Selena O'Hanlon, 2008 Olympic Team Member

"I knew Vanessa growing up in the horse world. My mother is Morag O'Hanlon and we trained together at Sagls Equestrian center in Milton, Ontario. I looked up to Vanessa for help and guidance with my own horse and riding. Vanessa is a very patient insructor with a great depth of knowledge. She is very approachable, so I went to her often to ask questions about horse care and management. I watched her take lessons from some of the worlds best like Bruce Davidson and Stephen Bradley. As well as compete baby horses at the lower levels and her own horse at the intermediate level. She was very successful thru dedication and a great attitude. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants their horses looked after with love, pride and experience."

"I trust her completely to do what's correct in any instance with my horses"

From: Jane Cloyd Kirby

"I am a member of The Camden Hunt in Camden, South Carolina where I serve as Field Master. It is in Camden and through my horses that I came to know Vanessa Koper Hanscom. Vanessa is an extremely talented and knowledgeable young woman.

It is my good fortune that she keeps my horses exercised, oversees their nutrition, and takes care of any and all injuries which do not require veterinary attention and procures veterinary attention when needed, and takes responsibility for the horses' grooming and for my equipment and its safe maintenance.

She does all this and much, much more and has always been most responsible in her duties. I trust her completely to do what's correct in any instance with my horses.

Aside from the day to day caretaking abilities, this young woman has an amazing connection with the horses. When her car pulls into the drive, they begin calling her. They work hard for her and give her things no one else would get from them. The adore her and in consequence are happy and better working horses for it.

Through this relationship I have come to have great respect for and admiration for Mrs. Koper and would highly recommend this exceptionally gifted young lady for anything she chose to do. She would be an asset to any endeavor. "."

"the most honest, caring and sensible horse trainers"

From: Katherine Fanning, Honorary Whipper-In and co-Secretary for The Camden Hunt

"Vanessa is one of the most honest, caring and sensible horse trainers and caretakers I know. I have total confidence leaving her in charge of looking after my horse. She is also a great instructor with "lots of patience" with both horse and especially rider!"

"a dedicated and educated horsewoman"

From: Morag O'Hanlon at Hawkridge Farm

"Vanessa Koper trained with me for ten years, from 1985 to 1995 in a large multi discipline barn outside Toronto. She started as a riding school student, progressed to buying her own horse and trained her next horse from 'off the track' to Intermediate Eventer while at my barn. Vanessa became a full time working student and successfully sat the Canadian Coaching Level One Examination. She aided in the breaking and training of many horses of different types, including stallions. Her experience also includes handling mares and foals and restraining both mares and foals during stallion covering. Vanessa has also assisted in the preparation, care, riding and handling of the stallions themselves.

Vanessa has a good work ethic and is quick thinking, self motivated, energetic and hard working. She is a dedicated and educated horsewoman, very polished in the saddle and on the ground. She is very strong in all aspects of fitness, health, turnout, feeding and maintenance of high level sport horses. Vanessa is also a good instructress.

I would also recommend her as a completely honest person, trustworthy in every way, and a knowledgeable and responsible horsewoman."

"great deal of experience in the breaking and education of horses"

From: Sue Sensor,race and show horse owner and fox-hunter -Camden, SC

"Vanessa has the gift of making the learning process for the horse a fun experience due to her sheer love of the animals. She is a true all-around horsewoman with a great deal of experience in the breaking and education of horses no matter what discipline is involved. She can gallop a race horse in the morning and school a hunter in the afternoon;then clip, braid and turn a horse out in A show condition. She is very tuned in to the horse and pays strict attention to details such as saddle fit,shoeing and general conditioning. A pleasure to be around and ride with!"

"an intuitive horseman who has a superior work ethic"

From: Fran Summerlin Histed (owner, manager, trainer) at Summerworth Downs

"I highly recommend Vanessa Koper Hanscom as a riding instructor and as a trainer for the horse. I have known Vanessa, as both a student and friend, for over 15 years.

She is both a talented and an intuitive horseman who has a superior work ethic, as well as compassion for her animals. Vanessa has had the opportunity to train with some of the best equestrians in the world, and can apply this experience to benefit any horse or student. One would be very fortunate to have the opportunity to work and train with her."

"Thank you Vanessa for working with my horses!"

From: Holly Swartz

"I love the way Vanessa treats my horses. She is so quiet and relaxed when she rides. She clips my hunt horse and my show horse and pulls their manes and they always look great. Thank you Vanessa for working with my horses!"

"an asset to any farm or barn"

From: Roger Smith

"Vanessa is an exceptional horse woman. I know because she puts the horse first in her life. Her skills and experience in the equine industry abound. She is hard working, reliable and would be an asset to any farm or barn. I am glad she contributed to my education and knowledge of horses. "."