Owner
Dover Bull
Dover Bull has been immersed in the equestrian world since the age of eight, when she first learned to ride bareback on a family friend’s pony. From an early age, horses became both her passion and her creative outlet—a connection that continues to define her work today.
As a junior rider, Dover was deeply involved in the sport, competing in equitation, participating in Pony Club, fox hunting, and eventing, and working in local barns to support her riding. At fourteen, she was awarded the prestigious ASPCA Henry Bergh National Horsemanship Award and began training with George Morris. She went on to compete in the AHSA Medal and ASPCA Maclay, later working for Hunterdon under George Morris, traveling the national show circuit and spending winters in Wellington, Florida.
As an adult, Dover competed in the hunters and jumpers and founded DCB Equestrian, where she trained riders and horses, competed, and imported warmbloods from the Netherlands. She later transitioned into a successful career in pharmaceutical marketing, rising to President of a medical communications agency and ultimately founding CONNX Clinical Solutions, LLC, where she continues to provide strategic medical content to the pharmaceutical industry.
Over the past decade, Dover has returned to her roots with a deep focus on equine bodywork and rehabilitation. Her approach integrates a lifetime of horsemanship with advanced training in sports massage and interactive bodywork techniques that work with the horse’s nervous system to release tension, restore balance, and improve performance.
Owner
Phoebe Bull
Phoebe Bull, originally from Bucks County, has cultivated a lifelong passion for the equestrian sport, characterized by her exceptional ability to connect with horses. From her early days riding ponies in her backyard—where she fondly recalls doing homework beside her pony in the stall—Phoebe has developed an innate understanding of equine body language, which she skillfully integrates into her training methodology.
Classically trained under the guidance of her mother, a protégé of renowned equestrian George Morris, Phoebe has a rich competitive history. She has progressed from local cross-rail shows to prestigious equitation classes, including the Medal, Maclay, and USET, as well as the junior hunter division and children’s jumpers. Growing up within a professional equestrian business, she gained invaluable experience working with challenging horses and training young horses, honing her skills as both a rider and an instructor from an early age.
Phoebe’s dedication to her craft led her to international experiences in Belgium and Holland as a working student. In Belgium, she rode for a boutique exporting business specializing in training horses for the U.S. market, allowing her to ride multiple horses daily and accompany the owner in sourcing horses around Belgium. Her subsequent role in Holland at Stal Hendrix, one of Europe’s leading breeding and training facilities, further enhanced her understanding of the industry. Here, she was responsible for a 10-stall barn and gained firsthand insight into the intricacies of horse breeding and training. As well as aiding in attending horse shows, showing horses to top US professionals and honing her riding abilities.
Continuing her education, Phoebe earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature with a minor in Education from Mount Holyoke College, where she played a pivotal role in leading the equestrian team to the IHSA National Collegiate Team Championship and the Tournament of Champions title. Her commitment to mentorship and teaching has been significant, fostering the development of her teammates and other riders.
With a second bachelor’s degree in physics, Phoebe delved into the science of biomechanics, enhancing her comprehension of equine movement and behavior. Her research into the neurological processes of horses has deepened her appreciation for their instincts and communication methods, allowing her to forge a deeper bond with these remarkable animals.
As an adult, Phoebe has worked with elite hunter/jumper barns, gaining insights into competitive equestrianism. Her time at Bucks County Equine expanded her knowledge of equine veterinary medicine and nutrition. As a head trainer at a local barn, she effectively managed over 100 students weekly while riding multiple horses, applying her extensive experience to refine her training techniques.
Throughout her career, Phoebe has remained committed to ongoing education, continually advancing her skills in horse training and student instruction. Her passion for equine bodywork stems from her dedication to promoting the health and well-being of the horses she works with.
In her current endeavor, Phoebe has partnered with her mother, Dover Bull, to merge their expertise and elevate the health and welfare of these extraordinary creatures that enrich our lives and culture. Together, they strive to enhance the understanding and care of horses, ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment.