ICET Coaches
Audra Ravo-Putnam
Audra Ravo-Putnam is the manager of If Only Farm and Head Coach for the Ithaca College Equestrian team. She began as assistant coach in 2006 and has led the 35-strong squad since 2011. As an undergraduate at Ithaca College, Audra joined the If Only family in 2002. She competed in the Open division and went on to win the Alumni Equitation Over Fences division at the IHSA Nationals in Los Angeles. Growing up in Westchester County, Audra started riding at the age of 7. She became a prominent rider on the East Coast showing "A" circuit, winning classes at the Hampton Classic, HITS, Fairfield and Old Salem. Audra is loved by her students for her natural ability to build a calm confidence in both rider and horse. She prides herself in taking every student - from beginners to advanced Hunter, Jumper and Equitation competitors - to the next level. In 2006, Audra earned her Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Ithaca College.
Liza Bourdon
Liza is the newest addition to our instructors here at If Only. She joined the If Only family in 2012 as a freshman on the Ithaca College Equestrian team. She competed for 4 years on the team with Audra as her coach. Liza completed her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College in 2017. She currently works as an Occupational Therapist in a nearby school district. Growing up in New Hampshire, Liza competed on the “A” circuit, mainly in the jumper divisions on the east coast. She travelled to shows including: Vermont Summer Festival, HITS, and Fieldstone. Liza is a frequent face at the State Fair in Syracuse, many local shows, and the World Equestrian Center in Ohio. She travels to Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia to ride with, and learn from top trainers in the sport. She loves to continue her education to be able to pass on the knowledge and techniques to her students and horses. Liza is known for her kindness and patience with the young horses. She enjoys retraining off-the-track thoroughbreds for their new careers and starting young horses for their initial careers. A steady, slow start with basic ground manners builds a strong foundation.