Our Staff
Olivia "Liv" Coleman | BCRA Head Trainer & Program Director | liv@bellcanyonequestriancenter.com
Olivia Coleman is an LA native who has been riding horses since she was six years old. She has competed in dressage and Hunter/Jumpers and is currently combining her skills in all disciplines to enter the world of eventing on her OTTB, Ribbons, that she trained herself. Olivia is currently a college student majoring in criminology but always finds herself happiest on a horse. Liv oversees the riding school program, teaching and sharing her knowledge while growing the curriculum, the school, and its family of riders and horses. She has 3 years of camp experience and loves working with our ponies and kids!
McKenzie Collins | Instructor
McKenzie Collins is an LA native, born and raised, who began riding at age 5. Her passion for horses started with the local school barn, eventually moving up to a competitive show barn. Through her junior years, she actively showed on the AA circuit in Equitation, Hunters, and Jumpers throughout Southern California. Following her college career, she continued to ride as well as work in various industries, including film, television, and marketing.
Corey Stein | Instructor
Corey began riding at age 5, spending every day possible at the barn. After growing up riding hunt seat, they adopted their first horse, Pepper, a blind Appaloosa, at 14. Pepper was a huge part of Corey’s equestrian and spiritual journey. Corey spent many years showing Pepper and their other horse, Dexter, at local shows in both english flat and western dressage, as well as the USHJA Gold Coast circuit. Corey now enjoys sharing the love of the sport with others by teaching beginners how to ride. In addition to horses, they are also a children’s art teacher with a degree in Psychology from California State University, East Bay. Corey specializes in helping riders achieve confidence both in and out of the saddle as well as helping students learn about horsemanship, groundwork, and overall equine health.
Corinne Batchkoff | BCRA Instructor
Corinne grew up in Los Angeles, spending her youth devoted to the performing arts, but, at 17 years old, she fell in love with horses and began training in English riding with a focus in dressage. More recently, she has dipped her toes into the world of Hunters and Jumpers, as well as working equitation. As an instructor, Corinne focuses heavily on natural horsemanship and loves to teach others how to find relaxation and connection with horses. She also loves to work with horses on the ground, at liberty, and is an avid trail rider.
Grace Schifrin | Special Projects
Grace Schifrin is an LA native who began riding at the age of 5. She grew up riding dressage, classically trained, with a little jumping thrown in the mix as well. Through high school, Grace competed through IEL as well as continuing up the ranks at rated shows up to third level. She loves children and has worked around 6 years as a camp counselor and arts and crafts director. Grace is currently a Psychology major at California Lutheran University, but spends most of her free time around horses and kids. Grace specializes in our youngest riders, working with camps, pony rides, and the Sapling program.
Ashley Forchelli | BCEC President (Volunteer)
BCEC Board Member Ashley Forchelli is a Bell Canyon homeowner and constant presence at the barns. She combines many years of successful entrepreneurship with a deep love of horses and is excited to lead the BCRA into a new era. Along with her passion for riding, Ashley is an avid photographer and mother of two.
Lisa Riccomini | BCEC Vice President (Volunteer)
BCEC Board President Lisa Riccomini is a country girl from central California who brings a passion not just for horses, but for innovation and community outreach, to the BCRA development team. Whether it's fundraising, program designing, student outreach, scouting horses, or even just mucking stalls, Lisa stays involved with the BCRA on a daily basis. Her other full-time jobs? Co-presiding over the BCA Board, being a mom to another spunky equestrienne, and helping CSUN students reach their highest academic potential.