08/27/2026
Get feedback before you make your debut at the Linden Hall Derby! On September 19, Serenity Farms is offering 90-minute group clinics with the derby judge 📋 on the Linden Hall Derby Field the day before our annual event. Groups are matched by skill level. Cost of clinic is $150/rider.
Fill out the form in the comments 👇 to sign up.
🏇🏿Registration for the September 20 Linden Hall Hunter Derby can be found on horseshowing.com
Our clinician for the day is the Hunter Derby Judge, James Morris “r”, who brings years of experience teaching, coaching, and judging within the Hunter/Jumper industry. Growing up as a working student in Massachusetts, he trained with some of the country’s top professionals who instilled in him the importance of helping riders build a strong, effective foundation and developing well-rounded equestrians through quality instruction and supportive coaching.
James graduated from The University of Findlay in Ohio where he was a member of the 2001 IHSA National Championship team. He then joined Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts as the Assistant Director of the Equestrian Center. Serving as their Head IEA Coach and Assistant Coach to the IHSA Team, James coached several National Championship teams and individual riders. James took on the role of Director of Riding at Chatham Hall in Virginia for 9 years and coached the IEA team to three qualifications to the National Championship Finals, placed fourth in 2016, and won Reserve National Champion Team in 2015.
As a USEF “r” Hunter and Jumping Seat Equitation judge, James judges throughout the country at rated USEF, USHJA, IEA, NCEA and IHSA shows. He also serves as lead Examiner for the USHJA Instructor Credential program.
Whether teaching at home, coaching at a competition, or judging in the booth, James shares his knowledge and experience with equestrian athletes from the scholastic and collegiate level through the A circuit. James stays current with industry trends while maintaining the principles of the American Forward Riding System and dedicates attention to the next generation of equestrians.
Beautiful and peaceful 46 acre farm nestled in the Berks County countryside. We specialize in hunter / jumper, but welcome any discipline.