Owner/Manager

Regina Esterman M.S.

After earning an A.S. degree in Horse Science from The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in 2000, and a B.S. degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University, Regina came to Gainesville, Florida to pursue graduate work in Animal Sciences at the University of Florida. She completed an M.S. degree in Reproductive Physiology in 2006 and is continuing studies toward a Ph.D. in the Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology Program.

Regina began showing horses in 4-H and Pony Club in Ohio, taking entries to the Ohio State Fair twice. At Colorado State she was a member of the polo team and interned at Royal Vista Equine reproductive center. Upon coming to Florida, Regina embarked on her first farm venture, operating Shady Grove Farm, a small boarding and training facility. Eclipse Sporthorses LLC was created to encompass the existing boarding and training services, offer greater leasing opportunities, and better promote the expanding sporthorse breeding program.

Trainer/Instructor

Jeff Broederdorf

Jeff Broederdorf started riding horses at the age of seven.  He rode for several years at a local riding stable before moving his horses home. He later began riding with Kim and Yvonne Barteau in Northern Illinois, learning the fundamentals of dressage and how to teach them to other people and their horses.  Jeff soon began operating his own lesson and training business in Northern Illinois, never forgetting his strong roots in dressage. He uses the dressage foundation with every horse he rides and every lesson he teaches and believes dressage is the foundation of all the riding disciplines.

In 2007, Jeff relocated to Florida to expand his dressage career working for Petra Wilder, a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. Jeff learned a tremendous amount from Petra and had the opportunity to ride some of her upper level horses. He then progressed to work for Brian MacMahon, a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist, and Eugene Abello, who collectively taught him to finesse his skills to have the horses achieve the highest level of competition while remaining comfortable and happy. Although dressage is Jeff’s specialty, he also has experience teaching jumping, western, and driving. Jeff’s primary concern is always safety and comfort of the horses and riders.