MEET THE TEAM

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Nori Scheffel grew up as a member of the Canadian Pony Club, learning proper horsemanship from an early age. Many lessons, rallies and events later, Nori successfully moved into the hunter/jumper world, where she showed on the "A" circuit.

After an intense family journey with three show horses and all their belongings, Nori, her parents and her two sisters ended up in San Diego, CA, where she continued her career in the Del Mar area. She took an 18-month hiatus from showing to broaden her knowledge at the Yorkshire Riding Centre, where she received a British Horse Society Instruction Certification (BHSAI) for teaching equine skills. With her diploma in hand, she ventured to Germany to advance her dressage skills and basic equitation knowledge.

Upon her return from Europe, Nori started a successful freelance, lesson and training business in California. She also spent over five years coaching the Fallbrook Pony Club, where she prepped a team for the United Stated Pony Clubs Championships held at the Kentucky Horse Park.

After falling in love with farrier Dave Scheffel, the two married and took a trailer full of belongings with them on a five-day, cross-country journey to their new acreage named Scheffelridge Farm. A true labor of love, Nori utilizes Scheffelridge to share her horsemanship, sportsmanship, and a program for every aspiring rider with her barn family, running a successful, family oriented, lesson, boarding and training facility.

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NORI SCHEFFEL

Head Trainer

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Elliette plays an integral role in developing horses and riders within a program rooted in integrity, consistency, and responsible horsemanship. Her loves for the horse has been prominent since she was a little girl, building a lifelong passion for the sport and a deep respect that continues to guide her work today.

She graduated from Midway University with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, bringing both industry knowledge and a thoughtful, organized approach to the program.

Elliette’s training style emphasizes correct fundamentals, clear communication, and long-term success for both horse and rider. She is dedicated to helping riders build confidence and feel supported while ensuring each horse is developed with care, patience, and sound practices.

As part of the Scheffelridge Farm team, Elliette contributes to training, lessons, the IEA program, and schooling shows—helping create a positive, team-oriented environment where riders of all levels can learn, grow, and succeed.

ELLIETTE BAKER

Assistant Trainer

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Our Facility

Scheffelridge Farm in Paris, KY, is a multi-faceted equestrian venue that has been in business for over two decades. Convenient to both Georgetown and Lexington, the 120-acre farm is just 14 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park. Barn owner and co-owner Dave and Nori Scheffel pride themselves on being a family-oriented facility that caters to the needs of you and your horse with an all-weather 100x200, lighted outdoor arena; an indoor arena; a round pen; and a full cross-country course with jumps up to Novice height. We offer a lesson program tailored to suit individuals needs and budgets, with the focus on the hunter, jumper, equitation and dressage horse and ride.