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\u00c0 propos de la famille Kieffer<\/h4>\n
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Nous avons une longue histoire familiale dans le monde \u00e9questre, soit plus de 60 ans. Aujourd\u2019hui, toujours fi\u00e8re et passionn\u00e9e, la troisi\u00e8me g\u00e9n\u00e9ration d’entra\u00eeneurs Kieffer, se d\u00e9voues coeurs et \u00e2mes pour ce merveilleux sport chaque jour. Nous vous invitons \u00e0 en apprendre un peu plus sur chacun des membres de la famille qui a le plaisir de participer au succ\u00e8s de l’entreprise.
\nSitu\u00e9 sur plus de 20 arpents, au coeur de Vaudreuil-Dorion, entour\u00e9 par les r\u00e9gions de Saint-Lazare et Hudson, le centre propose ses services depuis plus de 45 ans. Nous offrons un \u00e9tablissement certifi\u00e9 \u00c9qui-Qualit\u00e9 et des entra\u00eeneurs certifi\u00e9s avec une capacit\u00e9 de 28 chevaux y compris nos chevaux d’\u00e9cole pour tous les niveaux et pensionnaires .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Kieffer family<\/span><\/h4>\n

We have a long family history in the equestrian world, spanning over 60 years. Today, still proud and passionate, the third generation of Kieffer devote their hearts and souls to this wonderful sport every day. We invite you to learn a little more about each member of the family who has the pleasure of contributing to the company’s success.<\/span>
\nLocated on more than 20 acres in the heart of Vaudreuil-Dorion, surrounded by Saint-Lazare and Hudson, the center has been offering its services for over 45 years. We offer a certified \u00c9qui-Qualit\u00e9 facility and certified coaches with a capacity of 28 horses, including school horses for all levels and boarders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c9quipe \u2022 The Team<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Christian<\/p>

Christian Kieffer<\/h5>propri\u00e9taire\/Coach Level 1

Ayant grandi dans une famille tr\u00e8s impliqu\u00e9e dans le domaine \u00e9questre, un jeune Christian
\nKieffer, sous la tutelle de Norbert Major, expert dans plusieurs disciplines \u00e9questres, a domin\u00e9 le circuit provincial de l\u2019Ouest, cat\u00e9gorie plaisance western pour ensuite \u00eatre actif pendant quelques ann\u00e9es dans le Gymkhana. Fier de ces r\u00e9ussites, il choisit de d\u00e9velopper ses habilit\u00e9s pour le saut \u00e0 l\u2019obstacle. Appuy\u00e9 par Cheryl Lanct\u00f4t, une cavali\u00e8re tr\u00e8s reconnue, il devient, avec son fr\u00e8re Alain, un redoutable comp\u00e9titeur sur le circuit. Christian qui est exceptionnellement dou\u00e9 pour l\u2019enseignement et le mentorat, d\u00e9cide alors de diriger sa carri\u00e8re vers l\u2019entra\u00eenement de cavaliers de tout niveau et r\u00e9alise son r\u00eave de fonder sa propre \u00e9curie. Il continue de s\u2019impliquer dans le sport et a contribu\u00e9, en autres, au d\u00e9veloppement du programme \u00c9qui-qualit\u00e9, le programme
\nqu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de certification des \u00e9tablissements \u00e9questres. Certifi\u00e9 entra\u00eeneur niveau 1, il a form\u00e9 au fil des ans un tr\u00e8s grand nombre de cavaliers avec grand succ\u00e8s et est reconnu pour son expertise dans le domaine du sport \u00e9questre. Parfaitement bilingue, Christian partage maintenant
\nson savoir inestimable, ses connaissances in\u00e9gal\u00e9es sur les chevaux et son sens unique de l\u2019humour avec les cavaliers de l\u2019\u00c9curie Kieffer, entreprise familiale qu\u2019il g\u00e8re avec son \u00e9pouse Marleene et ses enfants Jonathan et Laurence.<\/p>\n

Having grown up in a family very involved in the equestrian field, a young Christian Kieffer, under the tutelage of Norbert Major, expert in a number of equestrian disciplines, first dominated the western provincial circuit, western pleasure category and then became active in Gymkhana
\nfor a few years. Proud of these successes, he moved on to develop his abilities for show jumping. Supported by Cheryl Lanct\u00f4t, a renowned horsewoman, he became, with his brother Alain, a formidable competitor on the circuit. Christian, who is exceptionally gifted for teaching and
\nmentoring, then decided to focus his career on training riders of all levels and made his dream of owning his own stable a reality. He continues to be involved in the sport and has contributed, for example, to the development of the \u00c9qui-qualit\u00e9 program, the Qu\u00e9bec certification program for
\nequestrian facilities. Certified instructor level 1, he has very successfully trained a large number of riders over the years and is well known for his expertise in the field of equestrian sport. Fully bilingual, Christian now shares his priceless knowledge, his unequaled understanding of horses
\nand his unique sense of humour with the riders at Kieffer stable, a family-run business he manages with his wife Marleene and his children Jonathan and Laurence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

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\"Laurence<\/p>

Laurence Kieffer<\/h5>Co-Owner\/Coach

Laurence monte depuis la tr\u00e8s jeune \u00e2ge de trois ans. Elle a commenc\u00e9 \u00e0 concourir \u00e0 l’\u00e2ge de 15 ans et a rapidement commenc\u00e9 \u00e0 gagner des prix pour ses comp\u00e9tences. En 2007, elle a remport\u00e9 le titre de recrue de l’ann\u00e9e sur le circuit AERSO. En 2008, elle a remporta le prix ”high points award” avec sa jument No Mercy. Elle a \u00e9galement \u00e9t\u00e9 invit\u00e9e \u00e0 participer \u00e0 de nombreuses cliniques avec de grands noms tels que Amy Millar , Erin Ballard, Michel Robert, Devon Dellin, Mac Cone, Yann Candele, Jill Henselwood, Fran\u00e7ois Lamontagne pour ne nommer que ceux-l\u00e0. Guid\u00e9 principalement par son p\u00e8re Christian, Laurence a obtenue ses cartes de juge certifi\u00e9 canada hippique en 2014, a repr\u00e9sent\u00e9 l’AERSO en tant que chef d’\u00e9quipe sur deux ann\u00e9es cons\u00e9cutives lors de la finale Caballista et au jeux du QC en saut d’obstacle. Aujourd’hui elle se sp\u00e9cialise dans le programme de Concentration sport et l’entra\u00eenement. Laurence est en charge de l’\u00e9quipe de comp\u00e9tition ainsi que de l’achat et vente de chevaux.<\/p>\n

Laurence has been riding since the very young age of three. She started competing at the age of 15 and quickly began winning awards for her skills. In 2007, she won Rookie of the Year on the AERSO circuit. In 2008, she won the high points award with her mare No Mercy. She has also been invited to take part in numerous clinics with big names such as Amy Millar, Erin Ballard, Michel Robert, Devon Dellin, Mac Cone, Yann Candele, Jill Henselwood and Fran\u00e7ois Lamontagne, to name but a few. Guided primarily by her father Christian, Laurence obtained her canada hippique certified judge’s cards in 2014. She has also been the chef d’\u00e9quipe for AERSO at the Caballista finals two years in a row, and was nominated to go at the Jeux du Qu\u00e9bec in order to represent our region in the jumping division. \u00a0Today she specializes in the Concentration sports program and training horses. Laurence is in charge of the competition team, as well as buying and selling horses.<\/span> <\/p>

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\"Jonathan<\/p>

Jonathan Kieffer<\/h5>Co-Owner\/Manager

Jonathan a, naturellement, grandi dans l\u2019univers des chevaux. D\u00e8s l\u2019\u00e2ge de trois ans il apprend \u00e0 monter \u00e0 cheval et devient un cavalier chevronn\u00e9 au fils des ans. Il partage avec les membres de sa famille un d\u00e9vouement exceptionnel pour le bien-\u00eatre des chevaux. Jonathan, dont l\u2019\u00e9thique de travail est exemplaire, est le visionnaire derri\u00e8re le d\u00e9veloppement et l\u2019am\u00e9lioration continue des installations de l\u2019\u00c9curie Kieffer. Polyvalent, talentueux et menuisier hors pair, il est dou\u00e9 pour tout ce qui est r\u00e9novation, maintien des b\u00e2timents et entretien des terrains et des \u00e9quipements de l\u2019\u00e9curie. Grandement appr\u00e9ci\u00e9s par les cavaliers, les r\u00e9novations \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9curie et au
\nman\u00e8ge int\u00e9rieur, l\u2019am\u00e9nagement des enclos attestent clairement du souci qu\u2019il accorde \u00e0 la beaut\u00e9, \u00e0 la qualit\u00e9 et \u00e0 la fonctionnalit\u00e9 des installations. Travailleur inlassable, Jonathan continue de centrer ses efforts \u00e0 l\u2019am\u00e9lioration de l\u2019\u00e9curie et de ses installations. Toujours \u00e0
\nl\u2019aff\u00fbt de nouvelles fa\u00e7ons d\u2019optimiser les ressources de l\u2019\u00e9curie, il transforme, par exemple, le fumier produit par les chevaux en un compost tr\u00e8s pris\u00e9 par les jardiniers!<\/p>\n

Jonathan has clearly grown up in the world of horses. He started riding when he was three and over the years has become an experienced rider. He shares his family\u2019s exceptional commitment to the well-being of horses. Jonathan, whose work ethic is exemplary, is the visionary behind the<\/span>
\ndevelopment and continuous improvement of Kieffer stable. Multi-skilled, talented and an accomplished carpenter, he undertakes all of the stable\u2019s renovations, the maintenance and upgrade of its facilities and the upkeep of its land and equipment. The upgrades to the stables, to<\/span>
\nthe arena and to the paddocks attest to Jonathan\u2019s attention to beauty, quality and functionality and are greatly appreciated by the riders. An untiring worker, Jonathan continues to focus on improving the stable and its facilities. Always on the look-out for ways to optimize the stable\u2019s<\/span>
\nresources, he transforms, for example, the manure produced by the horses into gardeners\u2019 much sought-after compost!<\/span><\/p>

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\"Marleene<\/p>

Marleene Kieffer<\/h5>Co-Owner

Montr\u00e9alaise de naissance, Marleene a choisi la vie \u00e0 la campagne il y a plus de 40 ans
\nlorsqu\u2019elle et Christian ont entrepris les toutes premi\u00e8res \u00e9tapes afin de r\u00e9aliser leur r\u00eave d\u2019\u00eatre propri\u00e9taires de leur \u00e9curie. Pleinement investie depuis le tout d\u00e9but dans tous les aspects de l\u2019\u00c9curie Kieffer, Marleene est un des piliers de l\u2019entreprise familiale, partageant pleinement les
\nresponsabilit\u00e9s qui s\u2019y rattachent. Son amour et sa compassion pour les chevaux sont clairement au coeur de ses contributions au succ\u00e8s grandissant de l\u2019\u00e9curie et \u00e0 son charmant environnement.
\n\u00c9galement reconnue pour ses talents en cuisine, incluant son d\u00e9licieux g\u00e2teau au chocolat et son pouce vert, cette femme d\u2019exception est tr\u00e8s appr\u00e9ci\u00e9e par la communaut\u00e9 de l\u2019\u00e9curie et par tous ceux qui ont la chance de la c\u00f4toyer.<\/p>\n

More than 40 years ago, Montreal-born Marleene chose a life in the country when she and Christian took the first steps to realize their dream of becoming owners of their stable. Fully involved from the start in all aspects of Kieffer stable, Marleene is one of the pillars of the family<\/span>
\nbusiness, sharing in all its responsibilities. Her love and compassion for horses are clearly at the centre of her contributions to the growing success of the stable and to its lovely environment. Also known for her talents in the kitchen, including for her delicious chocolate cake as well as<\/span>
\nfor her green thumb, this exceptional woman is much appreciated by the stable\u2019s community and by everyone who has had the chance to spend time with her.<\/span><\/p>

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