ICET Coaches
Audra Ravo-Putnam
Audra Ravo-Putnam manages Aspen View Farm and serves as Head Coach for the Ithaca College Equestrian Team. She started as assistant coach in 2006 and has led the team since 2011. Audra first joined the ICET community in 2002 as an undergraduate at Ithaca College. She competed in the Open division and later won the Alumni Equitation Over Fences division at the IHSA Nationals in Los Angeles. Audra grew up in Westchester County and began riding when she was 7. She became a well-known rider on the East Coast "A" circuit, winning classes at the Hampton Classic, HITS, Fairfield, and Old Salem. Her students appreciate her ability to help both riders and horses feel calm and confident. Audra enjoys helping every student, from beginners to advanced Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation competitors, reach their next goal.
Sara Rodbourne
Sara first discovered her love for horses when she earned her Horse Lover’s badge as a 10-year-old Girl Scout. That first ride on Misty, a little grey Shetland pony, changed everything and made her realize that horses would always be a big part of her life. Whenever things get tough, she finds comfort and happiness at the barn. In high school and college, she was very active in Pony Club and loved learning about and practicing good horsemanship. Her passion for horses and riding has lasted for more than thirty years. Sara enjoys teaching beginner and intermediate riders. She focuses on helping her students build a strong foundation in horsemanship and loves showing them how to develop a secure, balanced seat—skills that are useful for any riding style. Sara especially enjoys working with ponies. Even though they are small, ponies have huge hearts and always give their best. Sara is proud to call Aspen View Farm her home in every sense.