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Nine-Tenths of education is encouragement.

-Anatole France

 

Joell Dunlap, Square Peg founder has taught hundreds of students to ride. An equestrienne since childhood, she has participated in many different disciplines including racing, polo, hunting, jumping, three-day eventing and reining. Joell has worked professionally in many facets of the equestrian industry including racing, marketing, special events, and breaking and training of young horses, in addition to teaching.

However, Joell has always been passionate about changing the way people teach and is an advocate for alternative education. Joell has been published nationally in equestrian publications regarding a gentler and more creative approach to teaching students and training horses.

Since she started working with developmentally challenged children, Joell has been developing a unique teaching method which resonates. Her philosophy of “Inspire, Guide, Challenge” and her sensitive style of instruction have helped hundreds of students to achieve important goals.

Chris Dunlap is Square Pegs co-founder and Joell’s husband. He is a veteran of four high-tech firms, including 13 years at Silicon Graphics in services and support. Chris has managed large teams, run multi-million dollar operations and developed and run programs with global reach. He’s adept at building sustainable businesses and replicating successful programs and ideas into new environments. Chris has also been an active volunteer, most recently at the Computer Clubhouse for Kids in Half Moon Bay.