Ali Oakley
Director
Ali was born and raised in Wellington, Florida. She has been training riders in the hunter, pony and equitation divisions at the top A show level for the past eight years. She has a very positive fun-loving approach to training which has helped numerous riders of all ages advance from beginner to champion at the most competitive AA shows in the country.
Shane Sweetnam
Trainer
Shane Sweetnam, a Country Cork, Ireland native, began his Grand Prix career at sixteen and has since participated in classes in both North American and Europe. He moved to Florida four years ago and now has students competing at every level of show jumping. With an approach to training that is both exciting and refreshing. Shane guides all of his riders, from novices to advanaced Junior Jumpers, to excel in the ring.
At Sweet Oak we strive to combine results with having fun, learning with inspiration, and responsibility with enjoyment. Our students appreciate the love of the horses and we work to match every student with a horse or pony that fits their skills.
Located in the heart of Wellington, Florida we are conveniently located near the WEF showgrounds for year round showing. Our facilities include oversized stalls, several outdoor rings, grass turnout and a large Grand Prix jumper field.
Our services include training, lessons, buying and selling of horses and ponies, and showing at all levels. Our students run the gamut from short stirrup, pony hunters, junior jumpers, amateur owner hunters and jumpers, equitation and every division in-between.
Shane Sweetnam shows in the professional hunter and jumper divisions, and competes regularly at the FEI level and has represented the Irish Team on numerous occasions. Ali Sweetnam has been training, riding and showing horses and ponies for the last 20 years.
