Head Trainer & Owner
Martin Douzant, from Vaucluse in the heart of Provence, France, has a degree in Teaching and Riding from Sport Études de Castelnaudary, the illustrious equestrian high school in Toulouse After graduating Martin went on to work for Olympic medalist Ian Stark. With deep knowledge and experience starting young horses, as well as a passion for furthering the classical education of both horses and riders, Martin was able to open the doors of The Frame Sport Horses USA in early 2008 in France and in The Plains, Virginia in 2015.
Associate Trainer & Young Horse Program Director
Originally from Pennsylvania, Joe has a background in jumpers, showing across the East Coast and working at Spy Coast Farm in Kentucky. His passion for young horses brought him to The Frame Sport Horses in 2020 to train under Martin. As associate trainer and young horse program director, Joe focuses on backing, starting, and developing young horses, including OTTBs and those not yet ridden by their owners. He and Martin share a similar training philosophy and management approach.
Barn Manager
Saerina's passion for horses began at age five, sparked by her aunt’s introduction to the equestrian world. She joined The Frame Sport Horses when her young dressage filly, Ophelia, was ready to be backed. With a strong dressage foundation, she is now exploring eventing with her leased OTTB, Mo. Her experience as a barn manager and exercise rider for a private foxhunting farm adds valuable skills in conditioning horses, and she’s excited to keep learning with TFSH.
Rider & Assistant Barn Manager
Originally from Pennsylvania, Alese brings a lifelong passion for horses and a strong foundation in horsemanship to The Frame. Before joining the team, she gained experience at a variety of programs, including The Grier School and her family’s Spring Meadow Farm, working with everything from young prospects and OTTBs to established competition horses. Alese plays an integral role in both the daily management of the farm and the development of the horses in the program. Alese holds a degree in Business Management and values building strong relationships with clients and owners. She is excited to continue expanding her knowledge under the guidance of Martin and Joe while pursuing her long-term goal of developing her own training and sales program.
Experience top-tier equestrian training rooted in the European system at The Frame Sport Horses. Our program emphasizes holistic development for both horse and rider, offering hands-on experience in:
This is the perfect opportunity for dedicated individuals passionate about advancing their equestrian knowledge and career.
