Born with a passion for horses, Brenda has spent most of her life working with and learning about the horse and she feels very fortunate to be able to share her experiences, knowledge and passion with others

Brenda has owned and operated Beare Equestrian Services and Training (B.E.S.T.) since 1993. In both Dressage and Eventing, Brenda has successfully introduced horses and riders to the sport, many of them excelling to win local, state, regional and national awards.

Brenda believes in continuing education, as she feels that there is always something new and valuable that someone can teach us, and with horses, the learning never ends. Brenda started taking professional riding instruction at the age of 10 and has tried not to miss an opportunity to learn ever since. Brenda gained experience with different riding styles and disciplines for several years before finding her real niche was in the sport of Dressage and Eventing. She regularly clinics with FEI Dressage trainer and USEF “R” judge Heidi Gaian and her eventing coach is past USEA president, Brian Sabo. Over the past years, Brenda has participated in many clinics and trained with professionals such as Alfred Knopfhart, Gerhard Politz, Gunter Zach, Rachel Saavedra, Bruce Davidson, Richard Mead, Capt. Mark Phillips, Jil Walton, Denny Emerson, Joe Farges and many others. Brenda also attends and participates in symposiums, seminars, lectures and workshops put on by USDF, CDS, USEA and other equestrian organizations.

Brenda accepts and enjoys working with riders of all ages and levels of experience who share the passion for horses and the desire to learn more about them.

Brenda has been successful working with all types of breeds and finds that creating a partnership with each one has been very rewarding.

Sophie Tice is from Danville, California and has known Brenda Beare since she began riding at nine years old. Now, in her early 20s, she is currently training her young horse, Viva, to progress up the levels in the sport of Eventing. She has previously competed up to the intermediate/ FEI 3* level and has a background in the Pony Club program. As a young rider, she had been selected two years in a row to participate in the Developing Riders Under 18 program to train with Olympic gold medalist, Leslie Law. She was also selected by the Area VI (California and Hawaii) team to compete in the North American Youth Championships at both the CCI 2* and CIC 3* level.  In 2024, Sophie attended the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S as a groom for James Alliston.  Sophie has many goals that she aspires to achieve within the sport of Eventing including competing at the 5* level and representing the U.S. in future Olympics. With these aspirations of her own, Sophie is passionate about helping others achieve their riding goals. She aims to provide specialized training that makes her students feel safe, secure, strong, and connected with the horse.