Nikki Ventresca Bogaert

Nikki Ventresca Bogaert started her professional career after graduating from Centenary University of New Jersey in 2016. Nikki completed her studies with a degree in Sociology concentrating in Human Services and minored in Biology. During her time at Centenary, she rode competitively on both the IHSA and Hunter/Jumper Team. Immediately following, she started her first job at Fairfield County Hunt Club where she gained experience riding and coaching students who were competitively ambitious. Nikki uses her charismatic energy to create a positive learning atmosphere for both horse and rider. She takes pleasure in encouraging her students to try new skills and focuses on teaching proper techniques from an equitation foundation. Prior to her professional career Nikki’s love for horses started when she began riding at the age of seven. Since then, it has been her priority to make her passion for horses and the equestrian sport an integral part off her lifestyle. She enjoys spending time caring for the horses she works with and teaching her students the importance of practicing good horsemanship. Nikki has an accomplished career showing in Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation. She has had success in helping her students qualify and compete at local and regional level horse shows that are recognized by CHJA, CHSA, M&S, NEHC, USEF/USHJA. Nikki has been a certified USEF Competition Manager since 2021.