"My eleven year old daughter and myself have been taking western riding lessons with Irinel for over 3 years. Irinel has taken us from weekend trail riding to competing in Reining Alberta Shows.

We have gone to several schooling shows and recently the Reining Alberta Spring Classic where my daughter finished 5th in her class and I placed 8th out of 51 entries in the RA Ltd. Non-Pro class.

The success that we have had is a credit to Irinel's program. She coaches each of her students based on individual goals and ability in a fun and easy to learn environment"

Sandee Hauger , June 2006 

"Irinel has been coaching my daughter for the last 2 years. She has brought my daughter all the way from taking basic reining lessons to showing in schooling shows and just recently the Spring Classic in Red Deer.

 The success at the Spring Classic this year shows Irinel's depth as a coach. She has been able to take my 10 year old and mentally, emotionally and physically prepare her and her horse to place successfully in classes such as Beginner Reiner and Youth Classes. She went on to place in all other classes due to Irinel's dedication and determination as a coch.

Due to our Northern location we at times have felt limited because of our lack of access to facilities in our area. Irinel continues to show her committment to the sport of Reining and her students by providing us with an indoor arena coming this July. We couldn't be happier." 

Cathy Steed , June 2006

"I have been coached by Irinel on a regular basis for 4 month. During this time I have been able to expand my knowledge and gain experience in the sport of Reining. With encouragement from Irinel and her emphasis on making every learning expereince positive, I decided to become competetive in the sport.

On May 14th, 2006 I attended my first Reining Alberta Show. With Irinels guidance we chose two classes to compete in. Irinel made sure I knew which patterns I would be running and ensured that I was at the gate at the right time. She was available through the warm up period and was always ready to give me words of encouragement.

Overall I would say the whole experience couldn't have been more positive, I had fun, I learned a lot and I placed in my classes"

Kimberley Jeffs , June 2006 

"Irinel is a very confident and trusted horse trainer as well as a Level 2 coach. I have personally sent horses to Irinel to train and advance their skills. I have been very pleased with the results. She also successfully coaches riders and gives lessons to children and adults"

Carol Sellin - Past President and Organizer of Reining Alberta Peace Country 

Irinel was also the receipient of the 2002 Alberta Equestrian Federation's Charlene Baker Award .